Tag: shelter
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Former Client at Salvation Army Sober Living House Provides Support to Others in Their Recovery
For 43 years, Craig Smith struggled with drug addiction. He started using in his early teens and suffered multiple overdoses. He is fortunately still here to share how The Salvation…
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Salvation Army Shelter in Victoria Expands Capacity During Extreme Weather
While Victoria, B.C., is on average the “warmest city in Canada”, these past weeks’ temperatures have not lived up to that title. The city has experienced record-breaking low temperatures, well…
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Former Salvation Army Client Helps Others Break the Cycle of Addiction
While facing incarceration in 2018, Spencer Kell decided to change his life and break free of a cycle of jail and addiction. He reflected on the ways his behaviour and…
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Langley’s Salvation Army Shelter Allows Pets to Keep Families Together
One of the main focuses of The Salvation Army’s Gateway of Hope shelter in Langley, B.C., is to ensure that residents have accessibility and comfort. To promote a welcoming and…
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Therapy Cats Bring Joy and Support to Residents at Edmonton’s Centre of Hope
Participants of four programs from The Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope, now share their living space with some friendly four-legged friends. Dr. Bob, Wilson, Freddie, and Leroy are the names…
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Mobile Warming Stations are Transforming Extreme Weather Aid
As Canada deals with a blast of frigid temperatures, Salvation Army warming centres work hard to ensure high priority populations can remain safe and warm. The Salvation Army in Calgary…
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Beloved Support Worker Spends Final Days with Salvation Army Friends by His Side
Rodney Beamish is described by those who knew him as a selfless, gentle person with a deep love for God and people. He put his passion for helping others while…
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2023 Year in Review (WATCH)
In 2023, your compassion allowed us to help 2.7 million people, serve 3.9 million meals at shelters and community programs, and assist 1.5 million people with food, clothing, and life-changing…
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Family Finds a New Beginning with The Salvation Army’s Support
When the pandemic struck, Jessica, a single mother of three, had to deal with several challenges that significantly impacted her family’s life. She lost her job, and her mental health…
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Community in Bermuda Unites to Build a Garden at The Salvation Army
Throughout October, The Salvation Army in Bermuda took part in the “Housing4All” Campaign. This movement brought different organizations in Bermuda together to take part in various events to raise awareness…
