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Volunteers are the Driving Force of the Portage la Prairie Food Bank
The Salvation Army Food Bank in Portage la Prairie thrives thanks to a supportive community and wonderful volunteers. “Portage really is special” says Major Brenda Hammond, explaining that the need in Portage is greater than in nearby Winnipeg or Brandon. During the pandemic, the food bank became indispensable, a truly essential service and they were…
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United Way of Saskatoon Partners with The Salvation Army on Warm Up Centre
The Salvation Army Crossroads Residential Services in Saskatoon is now able to accommodate more people seeking shelter from frigid prairie winter nights. With a generous grant from United Way Saskatoon and Area, The Salvation Army warm up centre is the only space in the city where people can come in from the cold between the…
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For The Love of Giving – Bonnie’s Very Special Christmas
Bonnie is a senior, living alone in Fort Frances, Ontario, on an extremely limited income. “I really haven’t had a lot of money to have a Christmas with my family and my grandchildren” she says. But in 2021, She reached out to The Salvation Army for a Christmas Hamper so she could host her family…
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For The Love of Giving – Barry Finds Hope at Saskatoon’s Crossroads Residential Services
My name is Barry. I am 55 years old and it wasn’t very long ago that I had a “normal life”. I was a government healthcare worker who attended the Salvation Army church and volunteered doing Emergency Disaster Services work for the Salvation Army. I was also the President of the Saskatchewan Green Party. I…
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Run, Rebecca, Run
Rebecca Foat from Winnipeg, Manitoba, is no stranger to strapping on a pair of sneakers and hitting the pavement (or snow) for a good run. 2021 is the second time she will run the Santa Shuffle. “My first Santa Shuffle was in 2019. Up to that point, I had run nine races of varying distances…
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A Saskatchewan Woman Uses Dough To Raise Some Dough for The Salvation Army
A Swift Current woman, Doreen Martens, found a great way to make her donation go even further to help her local Salvation Army food bank. Doreen Martens poses for a photo at The Salvation Army Swift Current Food Bank while dropping off the funds she raised from selling her bread. In March of 2020, COVID-19…
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“Nutrien Food on The Move” Volunteer Returns To Help His Community in Regina, SK
The Nutrien Food on the Move program delivers nutritious lunches, Monday through Friday, to children at several locations in Saskatoon and Regina again this summer. The program strives to fill the summer nutrition gap for the growing number of children who rely on breakfast and lunch programs at their schools. Not only would The Salvation…
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The Salvation Army Prairie Golf Classic Has Been Postponed Until 2022
We have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 Prairie Golf Classic in Winnipeg. Unfortunately, pandemic concerns continue to weigh heavy in the hosting province of Manitoba. We do not expect a great change in time for this year’s tee-off. Please plan to join us in 2022 as plans are already in place for…
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Hit The Links With The Salvation Army And Help Make A Difference To Those In Need
The Salvation Army Prairie Division is excited to announce the 1st Annual Salvation Army Prairie Golf Classic, September 14th, 2021 at the St. Boniface Golf Course in Winnipeg, MB. Join us for a great round of golf on a beautiful course and help raise funds for those less fortunate in your community. Each golfer’s registration…
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16 Year Salvation Army Volunteer Says He Won’t Stop Helping His Community
Not only does Salvation Army volunteer Boris Kolisnyk have a big baritone voice…he also has a big generous heart. Boris decided to become a volunteer in Winnipeg, Manitoba, 16 years ago after participating in The Salvation Army Golf Tournament. At the event, he was invited to take a tour of The Salvation Army Winnipeg Centre…
