Tag: Community and Family Services
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Clothe-a-Family Program Gives Access to Warmth this Winter
As the winter season settles across the country, costs rise for most people as they try to stay warm. From high heating bills to new winter wear for children, the…
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From Refuge to Community Through The Salvation Army
Atti Houshangi arrived in Vancouver in 2023, escaping political oppression and civil unrest in her native Iran. With no friends or family, the transition was difficult, but it was a…
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High School’s Food Donation Helps Salvation Army Fight Hunger in Yellowknife
It has become an annual tradition for students from St. Patrick High School in Yellowknife to support The Salvation Army during the holiday season through food donations. As part of…
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A Newcomer’s Story of Strength and Courage (WATCH)
Isaac, a caregiver student originally from Kenya, shares his journey of coming to Canada in search of a better future for his family. Arriving in Canada with only one small…
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Salvation Army Snowsuit Drive Keeps Children Warm
With winter well underway, The Salvation Army in Napanee, Ont., stepped up early this year to ensure children had appropriate cold-weather attire. For the third consecutive year, The Salvation Army…
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Young Donor Teams Up with The Salvation Army to Keep Children Warm
What started with a single $5 donation has now become an annual tradition for Owen Hewett, a 12-year-old from Napanee, Ont., who is passionate about ensuring less fortunate children have…
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Family Finds Belonging and a Christmas Tradition at The Salvation Army
Since arriving in Canada just over three years ago, Leota Menezes and her household have been actively involved in community activities and programs in Winnipeg. One of these has been…
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Salvation Army Brightens Newcomer Family’s Christmas
Leah (not her real name) and her family have lived in Canada for five years. Now a little more settled, they can look back on their first holiday season in…
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Christmas Assistance Program Lifts a Family in Need
For a long time, Charles Judson was the sole financial provider for his family, while his wife stayed home to care for the children. However, everything changed after Charles sustained…
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A Life-Changing Christmas
The year was 1980. Sheryl Rooth had just turned 12 and, despite her young age, she was experiencing a difficult time at home. She recalls fighting and painful memories that…
