Tag: Youth
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How Summer Camp Supports Immigrants and Refugees in Burnaby
In a town where more than 50 percent of the residents are immigrants or refugees, The Salvation Army’s Summer Adventure Club Camp in Burnaby, B.C., offers a safe place where…
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500 Lunches Each Week Fill Hungry Bellies in Weyburn
A summer lunch program in Weyburn, Sask., that began during the pandemic has been extended so that healthy meals don’t end after the last school bell. “I enjoy making the…
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Unique Salvation Army Camp in Bermuda Prepares Youth for Life
As The Salvation Army in Bermuda gears up for another season of camping ministries, a new program will set children up for success and prepare them for life as adults.…
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Igloolik, Nunavut Northern Teacher Inspires Winter Clothing Support for Students
750 Children and Youth to Receive Gift of Warmth TORONTO, Thursday, September 16, 2021 – A collaborative effort is underway to support children and youth in the Nunavut community of…
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New Program Helps Kids Learn Cooking Skills in Moncton
The Salvation Army in Moncton, New Brunswick, has a new summer program to teach children about healthy eating and kitchen safety. Each Tuesday, up to 15 children attend “Kids in…
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After-school Program Boosts Children’s Mental Health
The pandemic has impacted many things, including children’s mental health. In Spryfield, N.S., The Salvation Army’s after-school program is boosting children’s spirits by giving them the opportunity to socialize in…
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Salvation Army Feeding Program Closes the Hunger Gap
For many low-income children, attending school is not only an opportunity to learn, but a chance to have access to adequate and nutritious food. But when schools and feeding programs…
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Pregnant and Alone
Prab, 20, was studying in Canada when she discovered she was pregnant. Her husband resided in their home country of India and, due to COVID-19 restrictions, was unable to travel…
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The Salvation Army’s Camp-in-a-Bag Brings Fun to Families at Home
While the pandemic has put an end to traditional camping programs this year, parents are trying to fill the empty days and organize fun activities for their young ones. This…
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New Program Offsets Student Food Insecurity in Grande Prairie
The Salvation Army has started a new student feeding program with a $300,000 grant from the Alberta government, through the Ministry of Education in Grande Prairie, Alta. More than 200…
