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Stories of Hope–Rebuilding Dignity and Transforming Futures

Finding Healing and Peace Through Salvation Army Transitional Housing

24th April 2025
Richard Dobbyn had a tough upbringing. Living with nine siblings, it wasn’t easy to be heard and understood. His father’s drinking made things even more hostile at home. At 16,…

Rising Again with Support from The Salvation Army

10th April 2025
For many years, David relied on The Salvation Army during his times of need. He faced challenges such as homelessness, struggles with addiction and mental health issues. With the Army’s…

Salvation Army Helps Client Overcome Some of Life’s Biggest Challenges

27th March 2025
The Salvation Army has been there for David during low points in his life. The organization has helped him in different ways during different stages. As a teenager in the…

The Fight for Freedom and a Fresh Start in Canada

12th March 2025
Zara arrived at The Salvation Army’s Florence Booth House in 2022, but her story of resilience, strength and commitment to a better life began years earlier. As a woman living…

Fleeing War and Finding Hope Through The Salvation Army

13th February 2025
Life was very different for Yana Chupylka and her family when they lived in Ukraine three years ago. Most days, part of a common routine was to take cover in…

Unique Program Sets War-affected Youth Up for Success in the Canadian Workforce

11th February 2025
Each year, at The Salvation Army Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre in Winnipeg, at least 50 war-affected youth are realizing their dreams through LEEP (Life & Employability Enhancement Program) and…

A Successful Second Chance with The Salvation Army

4th February 2025
Ryan recalls the moment he decided to turn his life around as if it were the climax of a film, where the main character experiences a realization that leads to…

Dog Therapy Brings Joy to Windsor Centre of Hope Residents

24th January 2025
The Salvation Army Centre of Hope in Windsor recently welcomed a furry friend —Bentley, a Great Dane therapy dog who has become a beloved source of comfort for residents, staff…

Salvation Army Helps Client Heal After Escaping Abuse

24th December 2024
A few months ago, Nicole (not her real name) from Truro, N.S., lived in an unbearable situation. She dealt with daily domestic abuse, which affected her physically and mentally. To…
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