Tag: Youth
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Salvation Army Program Offers Free Tutoring for Children
At The Salvation Army’s Westminster Park Community Church in London, Ont., students are developing their reading and math skills through iREAD+, a free after-school literacy and numeracy program for children…
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Prom Dreams Made Affordable Through Salvation Army Initiative
As summer approaches, preparations for graduations and proms are getting underway. While this is an exciting time for teens reaching the end of their high school journey, the cost of…
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Salvation Army Trains Youth to Serve Their Communities
The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) teams provide a wide range of support during times of crisis, working alongside local authorities to assist first responders and survivors. Since…
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Salvation Army Program Empowers Young Entrepreneurs
The Salvation Army’s Yorkwoods Community Church in Toronto runs a program that teaches teens real-life skills and encourages them to discover and develop their business potential. Enterprising Youth is open…
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Red Cap Program Teaches Children Skills to Prevent Bullying
Pink Shirt Day, celebrated on the last Wednesday of every February in Canada, promotes kindness and stands against bullying. Across the country, The Salvation Army runs Red Cap, a program…
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Parking Lot Pizza Serves Slices of Hope(WATCH)
Launched in February 2022, Parking Lot Pizza began as a simple way to “lavish love” on local students in Halifax during the pandemic. What started as a month-long initiative in…
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Young Donor Teams Up with The Salvation Army to Keep Children Warm
What started with a single $5 donation has now become an annual tradition for Owen Hewett, a 12-year-old from Napanee, Ont., who is passionate about ensuring less fortunate children have…
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Salvation Army Helps Young Girl Thrive
When Mackenzie, a Grade 7 student, moved from Drumheller, Alta., to Calgary to be closer to her grandmother, everything felt unfamiliar. Starting over in a new city was intimidating; however,…
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Back-to-School Program Eases Mother’s Financial Strain
As students prepare for their upcoming school year, back-to-school shopping becomes a focus for parents across Canada. Markers, backpacks, pencils and binders are some of the most popular items. While…
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A Lifelong Journey with a Salvation Army Camp
Jacob Humble has been involved with The Salvation Army for most of his life. He is currently the Challenge Course coordinator for Camp Sunrise in Gibsons, B.C. His connection to…
