Tag: shelter
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Former Salvation Army Shelter Resident Finds a Second Chance at Life
Overcoming addiction was the first step Kazumi Shimabukuro took to change his life. After being in and out of recovery and on the streets for some time, he joined a…
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Former Salvation Army Client Now Advocates for the Most Vulnerable
In 2010 Al Wiebe’s life took an unexpected turn. Without warning he lost his job as an advertising sales executive, where he was earning a six-figure salary. After having to…
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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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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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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…
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Salvation Army Shelter in Bermuda Helps Resident Get Back on Her Feet
For some, coming to a Salvation Army shelter may be a last resort to avoid homelessness and financial hardship; however, a resident of The Salvation Army’s Emergency Housing Shelter in…
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Salvation Army Shelter Partners with B.C. Housing Ahead of a Tough Winter Season
The Salvation Army’s “Belkin House” is taking necessary measures to be prepared to receive a high number of clients accessing residential services this winter. According to The Weather Network’s winter…
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Corey’s Homelessness Story
When 43-year-old Corey broke his leg, he had treatment in a hospital away from home and family. Upon his release he had nowhere to go and slept in his wheelchair…
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The Courage to Change
Spencer went to college, received a degree in hotel restaurant management and owned a business. On the outside, he was in control. But his reality was that he was deep…
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Rebuilding a Broken Life
For decades, Graham, 41, suppressed traumatic memories of growing up with an alcoholic mother and an absentee father. Stifling the neglect and emotional badgering insured survival. When disturbing images resurfaced,…
