Tag: British Columbia
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How Summer Camp Supports Immigrants and Refugees in Burnaby
In a town where more than 50 percent of the residents are immigrants or refugees, The Salvation Army’s Summer Adventure Club Camp in Burnaby, B.C., offers a safe place where…
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Back on Their Feet
A Saanich, B.C., woman who cares for her autistic teen nephew says she was greatly helped by The Salvation Army during a breaking point in her life. With no children…
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Finding a Family in British Columbia
Imagine living in a country where you’re not free to speak your mind or express your values, without worrying about repercussion? There are many places in the world where this…
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Salvation Army Responds to Floods Across British Columbia
The Salvation Army’s emergency disaster services (EDS) have been serving British Columbians in multiple communities—from Abbotsford and Chilliwack, to Hope, Merritt and Kamloops—sharing hope amid great hardship. Living in Merritt,…
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A Personal Story of Addiction
For three decades, drugs and alcohol were Norman’s solution to numb the heartache of abandonment, betrayal, violence and emotional abuse. Then, after meeting his first grandchild, he really wanted to…
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Help The Salvation Army in Canada Respond to British Columbia Flood Relief Efforts
The Government of British Columbia has declared a state of emergency as the Lower Mainland is experiencing the worst flooding it has seen in a century. Floods and landslides have…
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Salvation Army Responds to British Columbia Wildfires
As nearly 300 wildfires burn across the province of British Columbia, The Salvation Army continues to respond, providing practical assistance and emotional and spiritual care in several locations. So far,…
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The Salvation Army and the Community of Abbotsford Support Those Affected by Fire
At 1:30 a.m. on Valentine’s Day, a massive fire ripped through the Delair Court apartments in Abbotsford, B.C., leaving more than 100 individuals and families homeless. The complex contained 57…
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Moving to Canada Alone
When Mahmood arrived with his family of five in Canada in 2017, he hoped they could finally feel safe. Four years earlier, he had no choice but to leave Iraq,…
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Mobile Feeding Unit a Welcome Site for the Vulnerable
For the past two years, and every Saturday night, The Salvation Army’s mobile feeding unit in Williams Lake, B.C., has been a lifeline for those experiencing homelessness and the vulnerable.…
