Tag: community services
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Community Garden Helps to Fight Food Insecurity
As spring rolls in, many Salvation Army locations across Canada offer community garden programs. This initiative allows gardening enthusiasts to borrow a plot, grow their own vegetables and help to…
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Salvation Army Drop-In Program Helps Young Adults Build Connections
For young adults struggling to find their place, The Salvation Army in Guelph, Ont., offers connection and friendship. The Young Adults Drop-In was an initiative that started in 2022. The goal is…
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Salvation Army Research Finds Food Bank Usage on the Rise as Food Security Challenges Persist
Spring 2024 Canadian Poverty and Socioeconomic Analysis highlights an increase in demand for social services across Canada. June 11, 2024 – TORONTO – New research from The Salvation Army Canada…
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Salvation Army in Saskatoon Partners with Local Cree School to Assist Students
În the province of Saskatchewan, Indigenous Peoples account for more than 14 percent of the population. A significant portion is located in Saskatoon, where the local Salvation Army has been…
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Salvation Army in Edmonton Launches Play Café and Toy Library Programs for Children
The Salvation Army’s Edmonton Temple has launched two exciting new programs geared toward parents, caregivers, and their children – The Play Café and Toy Library. The Play Café runs every Thursday…
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Budget Management Program Teaches Clients How to Control Their Finances
The Salvation Army in Saskatoon’s Budget Management program is helping individuals learn how to become more financially independent. The program operates on a case-by-case basis. Working individually with clients, caseworkers…
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Salvation Army Virtual Tax Clinic Helps People Navigate Through Tax Season with Ease
Tax season is a stressful time for many people. It can be overwhelming to ensure that all your documents are in order, and hiring a professional to assist you can…
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Salvation Army Anger Management Program Addresses Emotions of Bullying
In many communities across Canada, The Salvation Army’s Red Cap anger management program for children ages 8 to 12, incorporates sessions into the school day or as an after-school program.…
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Healthy Snacks Program Fills in a Gap for Struggling Families
Throughout the entire school year, The Salvation Army in Abbotsford, B.C., runs a program that allows students ranging from kindergarten to Grade 12 to have access to nutritious snacks at…
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Kids’ Club Helps Empower Children and Builds Bonds
Every Wednesday, The Salvation Army in Brockville, Ont., hosts a fun initiative called the Kids’ Club. This program provides children with learning, games, and even a meal after school. Additionally,…
