Tag: shelter
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A Personal Story of Addiction
For three decades, drugs and alcohol were Norman’s solution to numb the heartache of abandonment, betrayal, violence and emotional abuse. Then, after meeting his first grandchild, he really wanted to…
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A Resurgence of Board Games Give New Life to Vulnerable Men in Regina
When residents at The Salvation Army’s Waterston House in Regina sit down to play board games each week, there is more than a lot of roaring laughter and fierce competition.…
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Islamic Relief Canada Partners with The Salvation Army to Help Vulnerable Canadians
There is no better path to solving challenges than the famous saying, “Two heads are better than one.” The Salvation Army’s supporters and partners know the unique needs of vulnerable…
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Emergency Shelter Provides a Safe Place and Support for People in Crisis (WATCH)
Studies show that the number of Canadians experiencing homelessness are higher than reported—and are on the rise due to #COVID19. The Salvation Army’s Gateway is a 120-bed emergency shelter in…
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Healing After Abuse
Janice arrived at L’Abri d’espoir more than a year ago. Coming to The Salvation Army’s Montreal women’s shelter, and be where she is today, required lots of determination, support and…
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Ryan’s Recovery from Addiction
Nearly 21% of Canadians will experience addiction at some point in their lives (Canadian Mental Health Association). There is a chance that you know someone who has fought, or is…
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Salvation Army Shelter Saves a Life (WATCH)
Joseph had $30 in his bank account when he turned to The Salvation Army in Windsor for help. Alone and homeless, he was given a roof over his head and…
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The Rogers Family and The Salvation Army Team Up for COVID-19 Relief
TORONTO, ON, June 15, 2020—Today, the Rogers family donated $10 million to The Salvation Army to help support Canadians affected by COVID-19. It is the largest private donation the charity…
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Salvation Army Assists with Two Pop-up Shelters in Downtown Halifax
While many Canadians are social distancing and safely self-isolated in their homes, others are simply unable to take these necessary precautions to protect themselves, especially those experiencing homelessness. In Halifax,…
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Jackson’s Life-Changing Decision (WATCH)
Jackson dealt with a lot of deception in his family. When he learned that his biological father was still living, he was overwhelmed and confused. At an early age he…
