Tag: Hope Stories
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Salvation Army in Fredericton Delivers Food to Doorsteps
Last year, The Salvation Army in Fredericton launched Operation Senior Food Box Delivery, a program to bring groceries to seniors and help combat their loneliness with a visit. Little did…
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After Schools Close, Salvation Army Continues to Feed Hungry Children
In 2012, when The Salvation Army in Regina learned that there were children attending school without nutritious lunches, they stepped up to help feed as many vulnerable families as possible.…
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Video Conferencing Connects Families with Loved Ones in Long-term Care
Keeping loved ones connected is critically important as long-term care and seniors’ homes are restricting visitations to protect residents from illness. With this in mind, The Salvation Army’s Ottawa Grace…
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Salvation Army in Williams Lake Provides Mobilized Lunch Program During COVID-19
For those experiencing homelessness and food insecurity, the COVID-19 pandemic has many without access to their most basic needs. With cafés and community centres shut down, more hungry people are…
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Why One University Student Stepped up to Volunteer During COVID-19
Less than three weeks ago, Paige Sharp was in class, in the final semester of her degree, when she learned that buildings and lectures were shut down to reduce the…
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Salvation Army Feeds Truckers Who Keep Supplies Flowing
As the COVID-19 pandemic escalates, it’s harder for truckers to be behind the wheel as facilities and restaurants close. In Port aux Basques, Newfoundland, The Salvation Army is working with…
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Salvation Army Assists with Two Pop-up Shelters in Downtown Halifax
While many Canadians are social distancing and safely self-isolated in their homes, others are simply unable to take these necessary precautions to protect themselves, especially those experiencing homelessness. In Halifax,…
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How Mental Health Support Changes Lives (WATCH)
On January 29th, Bell Let’s Talk will continue its necessary conversation about Canada’s mental health. The reality is that, in any given year, one in five people in Canada experience…
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From Hurt to Hope
Evelyn’s life has been about surviving the storms of life. But she couldn’t do it alone. “The Salvation Army helped me believe that things could be better, that there was…
