Tag: Homelessness
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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…
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How Your Donations are Offering Hope, Belief and Possibility in Fort McMurray (WATCH)
The Salvation Army has served the community of Fort McMurray, Alberta, meeting critical needs of the most vulnerable, since 1979. “You help us to help others,” says Major Stephen Hibbs.…
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Ryan’s Recovery from Addiction
Nearly 21% of Canadians will experience addiction at some point in their lives (Canadian Mental Health Association). There is a chance that you know someone who has fought, or is…
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Salvation Army Shelter Saves a Life (WATCH)
Joseph had $30 in his bank account when he turned to The Salvation Army in Windsor for help. Alone and homeless, he was given a roof over his head and…
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Overcoming Homelessness and Improving Mental Health
Eric grew up in Alberta B.C., enduring an unfortunate childhood—his family being a victim of his father’s repeated beatings. By the age of four, Eric had suffered multiple concussions and…
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Salvation Army in St. John’s Serves the Vulnerable for More Than 100 Years
For more than 100 years, The Salvation Army has been a haven for the vulnerable and lost in the heart of St. John’s, N.L. The effects of poverty, homelessness and…
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The Rogers Family and The Salvation Army Team Up for COVID-19 Relief
TORONTO, ON, June 15, 2020—Today, the Rogers family donated $10 million to The Salvation Army to help support Canadians affected by COVID-19. It is the largest private donation the charity…
