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Before arriving at The Salvation Army’s Harbour Light in Vancouver, Kuljiwan Singh Sekhon, who goes by “Gee”, described his life as being controlled by addiction. He felt lost, hopeless and…
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The city of St. Catherines, Ont., like many other places across Canada, has seen homelessness rise in recent years. As the city continues to see an increase in encampments, The…
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For Brandi, her journey of addiction recovery has been long and at times challenging. “I’ve been in and out of recovery for quite a few decades. On Valentine’s Day in…
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Pink Shirt Day, celebrated on the last Wednesday of every February in Canada, promotes kindness and stands against bullying. Across the country, The Salvation Army runs Red Cap, a program…
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Launched in February 2022, Parking Lot Pizza began as a simple way to “lavish love” on local students in Halifax during the pandemic. What started as a month-long initiative in…
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On Feb. 22, Human Trafficking Awareness Day is observed in Canada, shedding light on an obscure crime that has affected an estimated 27.6 million people worldwide, according to the United…
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Over the past month, Manitoba has faced bitterly cold temperatures that have put vulnerable people and those experiencing homelessness at risk.  To prevent anyone from being left out in the…
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For people who are experiencing homelessness, the first few months after transitioning into housing can be challenging. The transition can come with financial stresses, food insecurity, trouble navigating systems and…
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Many of us have clothing or household items we no longer use but continue to store at home.  Donating unused possessions to The Salvation Army Thrift Store can support shoppers…
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