Tag: Hunger
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Recognizing the Strength and Resilience of Indigenous Communities
June is National Indigenous History month, a time to honour the history, heritage and diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada and recognize the strength and resilience of these communities. “We…
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Salvation Army Parenting Program Empowers Single Father to Succeed
Being an only parent is hard. For Chris, 27, it is important for him to have a supportive team of people that he can rely on. The Salvation Army’s Bethany…
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The Salvation Army in Fort Erie Meeting Increased Community Demand
More food hampers are being distributed to vulnerable individuals and families in Fort Erie compared to pre-pandemic numbers and The Salvation Army is there to provide any level of community…
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New Winter Café Helps Vulnerable Feel Lifted and Loved
In Truro, Nova Scotia, a revised program at The Salvation Army is giving vulnerable people a place to socialize, be warm and well-fed. “On any given day, 100 people walk…
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Salvation Army Mobile Units Combating Winter Worries in Saint John
A warm place to come home to and a comforting meal is part of daily life for most, but for those experiencing homelessness, it is a luxury that is not…
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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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Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announces an extra $30 million to help vulnerable Canadians access food
December 22, 2021 – Ottawa, Ontario – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced a $30-million top-up for the Emergency Food…
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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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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…
