Tag: Homelessness
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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…
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Halifax Street Ministry Provides Meals for Those “Living Rough”
According to a municipal registry, there are currently more than 1,000 individuals without a home in Halifax, N.S. This figure includes people who live in shelters or are couch surfing.…
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The Salvation Army in Saskatoon Provides an Emergency Overnight Warm Space
This winter, The Salvation Army in Saskatoon is providing an emergency overnight warming centre so people experiencing homelessness can avoid the frigid temperatures. The Army’s warming centre is open from…
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Mobile Warming Stations are Transforming Extreme Weather Aid
As Canada deals with a blast of frigid temperatures, Salvation Army warming centres work hard to ensure high priority populations can remain safe and warm. The Salvation Army in Calgary…
