Tag: Homelessness
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Former Salvation Army Client Offers Others Hope and Assistance
Every day Kellie Edwards, family services coordinator at The Salvation Army’s North Street Citadel in Bermuda, comes to work and does her best to help people through times of despair..…
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Thrift Store Manager Shares Her Salvation Army Journey
A few years ago, Nicole Ryder found herself in a difficult situation. Despite being fully employed, she was unable to find an affordable place to rent, which led her to…
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Finding Family Within The Salvation Army
Throughout most of her life, Terry-Lynn Murray has been on her own. She grew up on the streets and dealt with homelessness and addiction without much support. Thankfully, Terry-Lynn found…
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London’s Emergency Disaster Services Team Joins Forces with the City to Serve the Vulnerable
From July to December of 2023, The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) team in London, Ont., worked with other agencies to aid the vulnerable population. The initiative was created by the City of…
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Former Shelter Resident Now Leads a Salvation Army Street Outreach Program
For three hours, six days a week, Maxwell Assing and his team of volunteers go to the outskirts of Bermuda to deliver meals, drinks, and necessities to people experiencing homelessness.…
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Salvation Army Shelter Provides Lifeline for Client Experiencing Homelessness
Throughout his life, James Booth felt like his family was against him. In recent years, their betrayal left him homeless. James’ family was part of a cult. As he was…
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Grateful Client Shares her Appreciation for The Salvation Army’s Critical Support
The Salvation Army in Williams Lake, B.C., has been in Simone Widdoes’ life for decades. She has received support in different ways, but the most significant assistance to her has…
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A Salvation Army Act of Kindness Saves a Life
As Gerald Jorgensen walks down the streets of Ottawa today, it is hard for him to process that less than two years ago, he was living in these same streets,…
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Salvation Army Shelter in Victoria Expands Capacity During Extreme Weather
While Victoria, B.C., is on average the “warmest city in Canada”, these past weeks’ temperatures have not lived up to that title. The city has experienced record-breaking low temperatures, well…
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Langley’s Salvation Army Shelter Allows Pets to Keep Families Together
One of the main focuses of The Salvation Army’s Gateway of Hope shelter in Langley, B.C., is to ensure that residents have accessibility and comfort. To promote a welcoming and…