Tag: low income
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Budget Management Program Teaches Clients How to Control Their Finances
The Salvation Army in Saskatoon’s Budget Management program is helping individuals learn how to become more financially independent. The program operates on a case-by-case basis. Working individually with clients, caseworkers…
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Salvation Army Virtual Tax Clinic Helps People Navigate Through Tax Season with Ease
Tax season is a stressful time for many people. It can be overwhelming to ensure that all your documents are in order, and hiring a professional to assist you can…
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The Salvation Army’s Coats for Kids Program Keeps Families’ Hearts and Bodies Warm
For the 29th year, The Salvation Army in Cobourg and Port Hope, Ont., hosted the Coats for Kids program. This event provides families in their community with much-needed winter coats…
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Demand Grows for Salvation Army Back-to-School Backpack Programs
Ahead of the back-to-school season, numerous Salvation Army ministry units across Canada are running backpack programs to ensure all students have the supplies they need for school. Some Salvation Army…
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500 Lunches Each Week Fill Hungry Bellies in Weyburn
A summer lunch program in Weyburn, Sask., that began during the pandemic has been extended so that healthy meals don’t end after the last school bell. “I enjoy making the…
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350 Backpacks Ensure Low-Income Students in Northern Ontario are Ready for the School Year
On the first day of school this fall, some 350 backpacks full of goodies will be distributed to eight Kenora area elementary schools, helping students get a good start to…
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Salvation Army Brings Backpacks to Families in Need
Starting a new school year can make students feel excited, anxious, relieved, and many other emotions. Although this year’s back-to-school experience will be entirely different, those experiencing poverty, including 560,000…
