Tag: Poverty
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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…
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Thanksgiving Community Meal Returns to Vancouver Harbour Light
After a three-year absence, the Thanksgiving Community Meal is returning to The Salvation Army’s Harbour Light in Vancouver. This event provides a Thanksgiving celebration and meal for people experiencing hardship.…
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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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A New Salvation Army Winter Program Seeks Out Those in Need
For many years, The Salvation Army in Calgary has hosted warming stations for people living on the street during the winter months. However, this year they’ve implemented a change to…
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Gifting Smiles This Christmas
In 2015 when Cynthia, her husband and their four children first arrived in Canada, they were shocked at how much day-to-day living cost. From housing to essentials like food, she…
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When Christmas Is not a Happy Time
For some people, Christmas isn’t always the ‘Most Wonderful Time of the Year.’ Alysse, 34, recalls the times she couldn’t afford to put gifts under the tree. But poverty wasn’t…
