Sharon’s life has been a battle against drug addiction, a struggle that kept her from realizing her full potential. Her journey is marked by resilience in the face of adversity, as she navigates the challenges that shaped her life. “We were poor and always living off food banks,” Sharon recalls. “My mom was a Sixties  […]

The confidence that Seth enjoys today is a far cry from the anxious young man he once was. Growing up in a sheltered home, Seth says he was often a “nervous wreck”, hiding under a table whenever someone knocked on the door or called on the phone. His anxiety was so debilitating that he would  […]

With the compassionate support and guidance from The Salvation Army, Lori says she’s been saved from a life of homelessness and despair. Lori’s challenges started at a young age when she moved with her mother to escape her abusive father. In Grade 11, she had to leave high school after becoming pregnant with her daughter,  […]

Kate’s unwavering love for her son and her yearning for a brighter future propelled her to Pathway of Hope, a transformative journey that completely changed her life. After dedicating two and a half years to the Pathway of Hope program in Wiarton, Kate is determined to provide a better life for her six-year-old son, Desman,  […]

Like a spark from a welding torch, Trades Start has ignited Jacob Ostrom’s passion and direction in life. The 17-year-old Owen Sound high school student is learning how to weld through Trades Start, a 12-week education and life skills program funded by The Salvation Army Community Church in Wiarton. The welding instruction takes place at  […]

Wiarton, ON-  On Thursday April 24, in the Salvation Army church auditorium in Wiarton Ontario, various community dignitaries, students, donors, contractors, local area social clubs, council members and the media cheered and clapped as the Peninsula Community Food Bank Upgrade Project’s new facility was officially opened.  The newly renovated and expanded food bank boasts enormous  […]