Tag: housing
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Government Invests $34 million to Help Salvation Army Repair, Rejuvenate and Preserve Affordable Housing
November 15, 2024 – The Salvation Army and the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) have agreed to a three-year project that will offer dedicated repair and renewal dollars to…
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Salvation Army Shelter Provides Lifeline for Client Experiencing Homelessness
Throughout his life, James Booth felt like his family was against him. In recent years, their betrayal left him homeless. James’ family was part of a cult. As he was…
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Marathon Runner Finds Hope Thanks to The Salvation Army
Joshua Koromei has only been in Canada for three months. Despite his short time in the country, he has lived in three different provinces. Throughout his journey, The Salvation Army…
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Former Client at Salvation Army Sober Living House Provides Support to Others in Their Recovery
For 43 years, Craig Smith struggled with drug addiction. He started using in his early teens and suffered multiple overdoses. He is fortunately still here to share how The Salvation…
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Langley’s Salvation Army Shelter Allows Pets to Keep Families Together
One of the main focuses of The Salvation Army’s Gateway of Hope shelter in Langley, B.C., is to ensure that residents have accessibility and comfort. To promote a welcoming and…
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Therapy Cats Bring Joy and Support to Residents at Edmonton’s Centre of Hope
Participants of four programs from The Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope, now share their living space with some friendly four-legged friends. Dr. Bob, Wilson, Freddie, and Leroy are the names…
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Salvation Army Research Finds 1 in 5 Canadians and Nearly Half of Single Parents Are Struggling to Cover Their Basic Needs
2023 Canadian Poverty and Socioeconomic Analysis reveals growing demand for social services, allows The Salvation Army to better serve those in need. December 18, 2023 – TORONTO – New research…
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Salvation Army in Edmonton Offers Safe Place for Women on Their Journey to Wellness
Recovering from addiction involves more than just achieving sobriety. Staying sober can also be a challenge, especially if the person is in an environment that may trigger a relapse. The…
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Former Salvation Army Shelter Resident Finds a Second Chance at Life
Overcoming addiction was the first step Kazumi Shimabukuro took to change his life. After being in and out of recovery and on the streets for some time, he joined a…
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Salvation Army Food Banks Are More Than Just a Service
Food banks are often seen as places where people in need can come to get food to survive, and, while this perception may be true, it doesn’t paint a full…
