Tag: volunteer
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A Kettle Volunteer’s Commitment to Give Back
Sue Wendzina was introduced to The Salvation Army at a young age. After losing her father, Sue’s mother had to raise nine children alone. With vital support and food assistance,…
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Volunteering at a Kettle is a New Holiday Tradition for Father and Daughter
Angelo Martini has worked for The Salvation Army Thrift Store for over half a decade. He is the warehouse supervisor at the thrift store’s Distribution and Recycling Centre in Oakville, Ont. “Being within…
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A Volunteer’s Incredible Commitment to the Christmas Kettle Campaign
Despite being retired, Pauline Cloutier likes to stay active. She is always looking for ways to be productive by helping others around her community of Simcoe, Ont. For over 17…
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Advisory Board Member from Edmonton Volunteers During Wildfire Recovery Efforts
Robert Baldauf has a long history of volunteering with The Salvation Army. He has been the chair of the Calgary Advisory Board for many years, and after recently relocating to…
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Retirement with a Purpose
Many retirees struggle to find ways to fill their newfound free time. However, Alison, a volunteer at The Salvation Army thrift store in Richmond Hill, Ont., did not face this…
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Salvation Army ESL Program Helps Newcomer Adjust to Life in Canada
Less than a year ago, Sara arrived in Calgary to join her husband, who had been in Canada for a few years. At first, navigating a new country and language…
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Long Time Volunteer is Honoured for her Commitment
For 14 years, Lisa Heinzinger was a familiar and friendly face to guests and staff at The Salvation Army’s Belkin House community kitchen in Vancouver. Belkin House is a facility…
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Celebrating Our Diverse and Committed Volunteers
At many Salvation Army location across Canada, you will find selfless individuals with a passion for helping and making a difference. They graciously volunteer at programs such as food banks,…
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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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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…
