Tag: Homelessness
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Help! I Can’t Pay my Rent
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the vulnerability of many Canadians when faced with unexpected economic impacts. When Allan’s work crew was reduced due to health risks of COVID-19,…
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Winter Help for Those Who Truly Need it
All of Canada is having to deal with extreme cold. But for people experiencing homelessness, bitter temperatures can be deadly. Every night, they just try to survive. The Salvation Army…
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Rebuilding a Broken Life
For decades, Graham, 41, suppressed traumatic memories of growing up with an alcoholic mother and an absentee father. Stifling the neglect and emotional badgering insured survival. When disturbing images resurfaced,…
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A Resurgence of Board Games Give New Life to Vulnerable Men in Regina
When residents at The Salvation Army’s Waterston House in Regina sit down to play board games each week, there is more than a lot of roaring laughter and fierce competition.…
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Free Washer and Dryers Meet Needs at Salvation Army in Moncton
Having clean clothing is a basic necessity of life that many take for granted. For those who are experiencing homelessness or are low income, paying to wash clothing at a…
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Paying Hope Forward
Brian* has never forgotten his journey, and how our community of supporters at The Salvation Army helped him along the way. Today, he shares some of his story and why…
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From Sleeping Rough to Helping Others Who Call the Streets Home
“I love what I do because it changes lives,” says Maxwell Assing, co-ordinator for the Harbour Light street outreach program in Hamilton, Bermuda. “I want to give a hand up…
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Islamic Relief Canada Partners with The Salvation Army to Help Vulnerable Canadians
There is no better path to solving challenges than the famous saying, “Two heads are better than one.” The Salvation Army’s supporters and partners know the unique needs of vulnerable…
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Emergency Shelter Provides a Safe Place and Support for People in Crisis (WATCH)
Studies show that the number of Canadians experiencing homelessness are higher than reported—and are on the rise due to #COVID19. The Salvation Army’s Gateway is a 120-bed emergency shelter in…
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New Multimillion-dollar Facility in St. John’s Boosts the Army’s Capacity to Serve
On December 1, 2020, in the middle of a pandemic, The Salvation Army’s Ches Penney Centre of Hope in St. John’s, N.L., held its grand opening. The long-awaited, multimillion-dollar facility…
