Tag: Community and Family Services
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Salvation Army Food Bank Helps Client When It Is Most Needed
When Carrie moved to Wiarton, Ont., she faced financial and personal hardships that made it difficult to put food on the table each month. “Every day felt like a challenge,”…
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New Mobile Feeding Program Serves Breakfast and Encouragement
The Salvation Army in Nanaimo, B.C., has made an effort to expand its services in several ways to meet growing local demand. One of its newest initiatives is a mobile…
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Preparing Adults With Developmental Disabilities to Be Independent
For adults living with developmental disabilities, uncertainty can loom over future employment and social life in general. The Salvation Army’s Broadview Village in Toronto offers a program designed to support…
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Salvation Army Program Offers Free Tutoring for Children
At The Salvation Army’s Westminster Park Community Church in London, Ont., students are developing their reading and math skills through iREAD+, a free after-school literacy and numeracy program for children…
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New Salvation Army Space Brings Hope and Dignity Amid Rising Food Insecurity
In recent years, The Salvation Army in Neepawa, Man., has seen a rise in demand for community services. Higher grocery and gas prices are affecting more families, causing financial hardship…
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Prom Dreams Made Affordable Through Salvation Army Initiative
As summer approaches, preparations for graduations and proms are getting underway. While this is an exciting time for teens reaching the end of their high school journey, the cost of…
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How Food Bank Support Changed One Woman’s Life
When Caroline Chalmers first connected with The Salvation Army in Prince George, B.C., she was dealing with a lot in her life. “At the time, I didn’t have a job,”…
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A Mother’s Journey with The Salvation Army
A few years ago, Courtney from Fort Frances, Ont., connected with The Salvation Army during a difficult period. She was a single mother raising a young daughter while trying to…
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Salvation Army Program Empowers Young Entrepreneurs
The Salvation Army’s Yorkwoods Community Church in Toronto runs a program that teaches teens real-life skills and encourages them to discover and develop their business potential. Enterprising Youth is open…
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Volunteers Who Make a Difference Behind the Scenes
This year, during National Volunteer Week, The Salvation Army is showcasing supporters whose contributions may not always be visible but are essential for maintaining services and helping communities. Turning Gratitude…
