Tag: Community and Family Services
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Salvation Army Backpack Program Returns to Support Vulnerable Families
As fall approaches, families prepare for the new school year. Supplies such as backpacks, notebooks and pencils may seem like simple purchases, but costs can quickly add up, creating financial…
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New Food Bank Model Reduces Waste and Restores Dignity
The Salvation Army’s food bank in Vernon, B.C., has changed the way people access its services by launching a new points-based shopping system that provides greater flexibility, dignity and choice.…
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Salvation Army Supports Newcomer Family Through a Fresh Start
When Nadia (not her real name) and her family moved to Canada just over two years ago, they were eager to work hard to achieve their goals. They moved into…
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Salvation Army Food Bank Client Receives Life-Changing Support
For six months, Louva Taylor went through one of the most difficult times of her life. After relocating to Vernon, B.C., she experienced homelessness and struggled to make ends meet.…
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Food Bank Supports a Volunteer Facing Difficult Times
For Nadine Franklin, from St. Catharines, Ont., The Salvation Army has been part of her life for some time, first providing an opportunity to give back and now offering support…
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Fundraiser for The Salvation Army Helps Send More Children to Camp
A group of motorcycle enthusiasts hit the road for a good cause just ahead of summer, helping raise funds so more children can experience The Salvation Army’s Beaver Creek Camp…
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Bermuda Food Bank Responds to Growing Demand with Nutritious Options
In Bermuda, The Salvation Army’s North Street Food Bank is seeing a rise in demand as summer approaches. Thankfully, the Centennial Bermuda Foundation recently made a big donation to different…
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Anonymous Donation Allows Salvation Army Food Bank to Reopen
In early June, as shelves became empty and contributions diminished, The Salvation Army’s food bank in Sarnia, Ont., was temporarily closed. However, thanks to an anonymous donation, it reopened quickly.…
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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…
