Tag: Homelessness
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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…
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Emergency Shelter Program Offers a Safe Place for Families in Danger of Homelessness
To help families that are having trouble finding stable housing, The Salvation Army’s Bayside Mission Centre in Barrie, Ont., is currently running a 24/7 Family Emergency Shelter program. The main…
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Salvation Army Shelter in Bermuda Helps Resident Get Back on Her Feet
For some, coming to a Salvation Army shelter may be a last resort to avoid homelessness and financial hardship; however, a resident of The Salvation Army’s Emergency Housing Shelter in…
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A New Salvation Army Winter Program Seeks Out Those in Need
For many years, The Salvation Army in Calgary has hosted warming stations for people living on the street during the winter months. However, this year they’ve implemented a change to…
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Meal Delivery Makes a Difference
For three years now Salvation Army staff and mission partners with the Community Mobile Outreach Program in Port Hope and Cobourg can be found bringing healthy meals to anyone in…
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Corey’s Homelessness Story
When 43-year-old Corey broke his leg, he had treatment in a hospital away from home and family. Upon his release he had nowhere to go and slept in his wheelchair…
