Tag: addiction
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A Salvation Army Act of Kindness Saves a Life
As Gerald Jorgensen walks down the streets of Ottawa today, it is hard for him to process that less than two years ago, he was living in these same streets,…
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Former Client at Salvation Army Sober Living House Provides Support to Others in Their Recovery
For 43 years, Craig Smith struggled with drug addiction. He started using in his early teens and suffered multiple overdoses. He is fortunately still here to share how The Salvation…
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Salvation Army Helps Retiree Get Sober and Find Purpose Again
Before retiring, Leonard Ord had a very active life. He loved his role at a large company, which allowed him to interact with people and travel for business regularly. Despite…
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Former Salvation Army Client Helps Others Break the Cycle of Addiction
While facing incarceration in 2018, Spencer Kell decided to change his life and break free of a cycle of jail and addiction. He reflected on the ways his behaviour and…
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Beloved Support Worker Spends Final Days with Salvation Army Friends by His Side
Rodney Beamish is described by those who knew him as a selfless, gentle person with a deep love for God and people. He put his passion for helping others while…
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Bermuda’s Addiction and Life Skills Program Transforms Lives
Every participant at The Salvation Army’s Harbour Light Addiction and Life Skills Program in Hamilton, Bermuda, has a story to share. The goal is that by the end of the…
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Tana’s Journey to Recovery and Hope
For five years, Tana Ballard battled with alcohol and drug addiction. Her struggle had a negative impact on her life. “I lost my house due to my addiction and I…
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Breeze’s Home Away from Home
“Home is what you make it”. This is a famous saying you might have heard before. It implies that a home is not necessarily tied to a location, but rather…
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Kyle’s Path to Recovery
In December 2018, with no money, no clothes, and weighing only 130 lb., Kyle Arnold came to The Salvation Army’s Journey to Life Centre in Thunder Bay, Ont. He wanted…
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Salvation Army in Edmonton Offers Safe Place for Women on Their Journey to Wellness
Recovering from addiction involves more than just achieving sobriety. Staying sober can also be a challenge, especially if the person is in an environment that may trigger a relapse. The…
