Tag: Maritimes
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New Program Helps Kids Learn Cooking Skills in Moncton
The Salvation Army in Moncton, New Brunswick, has a new summer program to teach children about healthy eating and kitchen safety. Each Tuesday, up to 15 children attend “Kids in…
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Salvation Army Serves Hundreds of Meals to Truckers Stranded at Provincial Border
When hundreds of truckers ad individuals were suddenly stranded at the Nova Scotia-New Brunswick border due to protests, The Salvation Army corps/church in Truro and Springhill stepped up to provide…
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Kind Gesture from Salvation Army Lasts a Lifetime
For 93-year-old Faye Kavanagh, there was no doubt that she would give a gift to The Salvation Army in her will after a kind gesture made by the Army more…
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Salvation Army Steps up to Help Families Isolating in Halifax
As cases continue to increase and more people are in self-isolation, The Salvation Army is stepping up to help by delivering food bank boxes to individuals and families in need.…
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After-school Program Boosts Children’s Mental Health
The pandemic has impacted many things, including children’s mental health. In Spryfield, N.S., The Salvation Army’s after-school program is boosting children’s spirits by giving them the opportunity to socialize in…
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Salvation Army Moncton Helps Newly Single Parent Get Back on Her Feet
When Cindy was separating from her husband, she lived on a limited budget, without a vehicle or job to support herself and her children. “I was experiencing a separation, which…
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Single Mom Pays it Forward After Getting Back on Her Feet
Each Christmas and throughout the year, Jodi gives back to The Salvation Army. Grateful for the help she received when challenges came, she is paying it forward to help others…
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Memories of The Salvation Army During Wartime
From Normandy’s beaches to the liberation of Holland, Dartmouth native Henry proudly served his country during the Second World War. Throughout the years, he shared many war stories with his…
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Salvation Army Snack Program Combats Hunger in Cape Breton Classrooms
School may look different this year, but hunger and bullying continue to be a reality for thousands of children. In Cape Breton, The Salvation Army’s ABC Snack Program is providing…
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New Canadian Gives Back During Pandemic
Less than a month ago, Augustine Ansong-Owusu was one of hundreds of Canadians who volunteered to help The Salvation Army provide essential services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. “When I came…
