Tag: Community and Family Services
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Manna Café Turns Waiting into an Opportunity for Connection
The Salvation Army in Simcoe, Ont., hosts a welcoming space where neighbours can enjoy a cup of coffee, socialize and learn more about the organization’s work. It is called the…
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Thanksgiving Season Marks the Launch of New Community Meal in Calgary
Just before the Thanksgiving long weekend, The Salvation Army’s Glenmore Temple will start an initiative to bring neighbours together around the dinner table. Beginning Oct. 7, it will host a…
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Twenty-eight Years Transforming Lives at The Salvation Army
Chandra-Lee Bascome has been involved with The Salvation Army’s Harbour Light shelter and street outreach ministry in Bermuda in a range of capacities for the last 28 years. Throughout this…
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Musician Reflects on Salvation Army Support
Over the last couple of years, several events in Justin’s (not his real name) life changed his trajectory and left him facing financial insecurity. “I had to use my savings…
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From Homelessness to Hope: Sylvain’s Story (WATCH)
After a workplace injury left him unable to work, Sylvain Gonthier’s life quickly unraveled. Struggling with addiction during the opioid crisis, he lost his home, his family, and hope for…
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Kim’s Journey to Find a Place to Call Home
For much of her life, Kim McEachern struggled to find a stable home where she could feel safe and secure. She grew up within the children’s aid system and as…
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Long Connection with Salvation Army Helps Client Overcome Challenges
For Murray Crook, The Salvation Army in Hamilton, Ont., has stood by at different points in his life, supporting him through difficult periods and giving hope. This connection initially began…
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Salvation Army Helps Single Mother Set her Children up for Academic Success
A few years back, everything changed for Sarah (not her real name), as she suddenly became a single mother of three. Since Sarah was at home caring for her family,…
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Young Brothers Turn Lemonade Stand into Fundraiser for The Salvation Army
Chase, 10, and Rylan, 8, are two brothers who, despite being only 15 months apart, have different personalities. While one enjoys cozy days indoors building LEGO, the other likes spending…
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Back-to-School Drive Brings Halifax Community Together
Across Canada, The Salvation Army runs many back-to-school programs that provide families in need with classroom essentials just before the fall. While each location is well equipped to serve its…
