Tag: Poverty
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Making Volunteering a Regular Tradition
Sheree and Serena have volunteered for The Salvation Army’s Community Feeding Program in Bermuda for the past three years. Initially, they started helping as a way for Serena to complete…
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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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Healthy Snacks Program Fuels the Bodies and Minds of Students
Throughout the entire school year, The Salvation Army in Abbotsford, B.C., runs a program that allows students ranging from kindergarten to Grade 12 to have access to nutritious snacks at…
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New Community Resource Centre Opens in Calgary
The Salvation Army has officially opened a new Community Resource Centre in the neighbourhood of Forest Lawn in Calgary, which aims to engage and help the community. This plan had…
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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 Restores a Mother’s Hope During Christmas
When asked how she and her son’s holiday season would look without The Salvation Army, Sara (not her real name) gave a simple answer. “Christmas? There would have been none,”…
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Salvation Army Christmas Gift Program Undergoes Changes to Promote Equality
The Salvation Army in Maple Ridge, B.C., has made some changes to its Christmas Village Gift program to ensure that all families receive an equal and fair number of gifts…
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The Salvation Army Helps Family Make Christmas Dinner a Little More Special
Since arriving in London, Ont., back in 2006, Bernadette (not her real name) and her husband faced many setbacks when it came to finding employment. For years, they would get…
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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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To Increase Food Donations, The Salvation Army in North Bay Launches One Bag Challenge
The Salvation Army in North Bay, Ont., has launched a fun initiative to encourage people in the community to donate food and necessities. This campaign is called the “One Bag…
