Tag: Poverty
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Salvation Army Food Bank Helps Newcomers with Culturally Appropriate Food
Moving to a new country can be a daunting experience. There are challenges and changes you have to adapt to. Although most immigrants come to Canada for a better life,…
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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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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…
