Tag: Alberta
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Newcomer Family Thanks The Salvation Army in Calgary for Their Support
Like thousands of families each year that are victims of violence, “Jane” (not her real name) was forced to flee to Canada along with her children, with virtually nothing. Once…
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Hope and Help for a Sudden Caregiver
Michelle lived with few responsibilities until she was chosen to care for her two younger teenage siblings. This meant a huge change in a short amount of time. Finding it…
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New Community Kitchen Program at Edmonton’s Centre of Hope Celebrates First Graduating Class
Recently, The Salvation Army’s Edmonton Centre of Hope (ECOH) celebrated their first Community Kitchen graduating class, a new program aiming to empower participants to thrive in recovery with nutrition education.…
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Produce Pantry Eases Burden of Skyrocketing Food Prices
Every Monday for the past two months, Major Carolyn Hale notices a line of people out her office window at The Salvation Army Castledowns Church in Edmonton, Alberta. A popular…
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Recognizing the Strength and Resilience of Indigenous Communities
June is National Indigenous History month, a time to honour the history, heritage and diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada and recognize the strength and resilience of these communities. “We…
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One Donor’s Heart
Cordell’s first recollection of donating to The Salvation Army was dropping change into a kettle at Christmas time. Then, when the military recommended that service members have a will, he…
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Ryan’s Journey
At 28 years old, Ryan is an upgrading student with a bright future ahead of him. However, the classroom hasn’t always been an environment that’s brought out the best in…
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Putting the ‘Merry’ Back into Christmas
As the coronavirus crisis continues to impact lives, there is a lot of uncertainty and its hard not to wonder what will happen next. With the Christmas season just around…
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The Salvation Army’s Camp-in-a-Bag Brings Fun to Families at Home
While the pandemic has put an end to traditional camping programs this year, parents are trying to fill the empty days and organize fun activities for their young ones. This…
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Salvation Army Responds to Flooding in Fort McMurray
The four-year anniversary of the Fort McMurray,Alta., wildfire is days away and, yet again, thousands of residents of the entire lower townsite are under a mandatory evacuation. Flooding and rising…