Tag: Homelessness
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Family Finds a New Beginning with The Salvation Army’s Support
When the pandemic struck, Jessica, a single mother of three, had to deal with several challenges that significantly impacted her family’s life. She lost her job, and her mental health…
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Remembering Daniel’s Journey with The Salvation Army’s Street Ministry
The Salvation Army in Orillia, Ont., has been running a weekly street ministry since 2016, providing essential help to the vulnerable population. Every Friday, a parked Emergency and Disaster Services…
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Community in Bermuda Unites to Build a Garden at The Salvation Army
Throughout October, The Salvation Army in Bermuda took part in the “Housing4All” Campaign. This movement brought different organizations in Bermuda together to take part in various events to raise awareness…
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Bermuda’s Addiction and Life Skills Program Transforms Lives
Every participant at The Salvation Army’s Harbour Light Addiction and Life Skills Program in Hamilton, Bermuda, has a story to share. The goal is that by the end of the…
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Women’s Shelter Provides More Than Just Safety
The Salvation Army in Calgary offers a 24-hour shelter for women who need a safe place. It accommodates 18 women fleeing domestic violence, eviction, human trafficking, addiction, or homelessness and…
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The Salvation Army in Williams Lake Offers Shelter from the Heat
The first week of July was recorded to be the hottest one ever according to the World Meteorological Organization. Here in Canada, summer temperatures have been above average and in…
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Café Connection in Whitby Provides a Haven for Salvation Army Friends
Café Connection happens every Wednesday. It is a place where friends of The Salvation Army in Whitby, Ont., have a chance to get together to enjoy meaningful conversation, connection, and…
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The Salvation Army in Brandon Offers Mobile Water Delivery During Hot Days
To help battle the heat this summer, The Salvation Army in Brandon, Man., has developed an initiative to assist priority communities in the city’s main core. On days when the…
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Former Salvation Army Client Now Advocates for the Most Vulnerable
In 2010 Al Wiebe’s life took an unexpected turn. Without warning he lost his job as an advertising sales executive, where he was earning a six-figure salary. After having to…
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From Experiencing Homelessness to Finding Purpose with The Salvation Army
În the winter of 2017, Bob Pollakis, 57, was forced to leave his home. After a harrowing incident a few years prior, Bob had been taking medication to deal with…
