Tag: Ontario
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Toy Lending Library Helps Children Develop New Skills
The Salvation Army in Guelph, Ont., in collaboration with Hand Print Kids, offers a free Toy Lending Library to support families who need toys to promote their child’s development. The…
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From Experiencing Homelessness to Finding Purpose with The Salvation Army
În the winter of 2017, Bob Pollakis, 57, was forced to leave his home. After a harrowing incident a few years prior, Bob had been taking medication to deal with…
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Supporting her First Nation Community Through Meals and Kindness
Cheryl Jones has dedicated the past decade to assisting her First Nation community of Neyaashiinigmiing, Ont., by battling food insecurity through her involvement with The Salvation Army’s Nawash Food Bank.…
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Salvation Army Residential Support Program Helps Client with Autism Thrive
For over three decades, Arpi Tokmak and her family have dedicated most of their time to taking care of their son Sam, who has autism. After much consideration, the family…
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Salvation Army Provides Affordable Options to Help Students Shine at Prom and Graduation
As the end of the school year approaches, graduating high school students start looking forward to graduation and prom. And while these events are fun and memorable, sometimes finding the…
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Two Schools Raise Over 1,500 Pounds of Food for Local Salvation Army Food Bank
As food prices continue to rise, more families are turning to Salvation Army food banks to fulfill their needs. To support their community, elementary school students in Kirkland Lake, Ont.,…
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Salvation Army Community Garden Increases Socialization and Reduces Food Insecurity
To teach participants how to grow their own vegetables, The Salvation Army’s Community Church in Belleville, Ont., in cooperation with the Community Development Council (CDC) of Quinte, organizes the community…
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Emergency Shelter Program Offers a Safe Place for Families in Danger of Homelessness
To help families that are having trouble finding stable housing, The Salvation Army’s Bayside Mission Centre in Barrie, Ont., is currently running a 24/7 Family Emergency Shelter program. The main…
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Salvation Army Offers Free Accessible Tax Clinics
Tax season can be overwhelming and unpredictable. For some, the biggest concern when it comes to taxes may be the amount of the return, for others it could simply be…
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The Salvation Army in Thunder Bay Provides Safe Shelter and Meals During Extreme Cold
The Salvation Army Journey to Life Centre, an emergency men’s shelter in Thunder Bay is supporting those experiencing homelessness during the extreme cold this week. The emergency shelter currently has…
