Tag: vulnerable people
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New Mobile Feeding Truck Boosts Emergency Response in Small Community
The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) trucks provide support to communities during tough times. From food and hydration to emotional and spiritual care, these response units are well-equipped to handle different circumstances and…
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The Salvation Army in Weyburn Helps Students Get the School Supplies They Need
As we get into August, parents and students begin to shift their attention to back-to-school preparations. While for some families back-to-school shopping is simply routine, for others their financial situation…
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The Salvation Army in Williams Lake Offers Shelter from the Heat
The first week of July was recorded to be the hottest one ever according to the World Meteorological Organization. Here in Canada, summer temperatures have been above average and in…
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The Salvation Army Commemorates National Doughnut Day
Each year on the first Friday of June, The Salvation Army celebrates National Doughnut Day. This tradition started back in 1938. It was initially set up as a fundraising effort…
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How You are Sparking Hope for At-Risk Youth
Like a spark from a welding torch, Trades Start has ignited Jacob’s passion and direction in life. The 17-year-old high school student is learning how to weld through Trades Start,…
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Winnipeg Resident Gives a Helping Hand to Neighbours in Need
Supporting others during a pandemic can be a fulfilling way to give back when many of us are feeling anxious about our health and the future. We have seen various…
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Salvation Army in St. John’s Serves the Vulnerable for More Than 100 Years
For more than 100 years, The Salvation Army has been a haven for the vulnerable and lost in the heart of St. John’s, N.L. The effects of poverty, homelessness and…
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Helping Vulnerable Communities Beat the Heat this Summer
Keeping cool this summer can be as easy as staying inside with air conditioning. Yet, for low-income families, the elderly and those experiencing homelessness, that may not be possible. More…
