New initiatives in Winnipeg will tackle the issue of aggressive panhandling and urban poverty. Both measures are based on the idea that giving money to panhandlers and the homeless is an ineffective way to help them.
Toronto, ON May 5, 2009 – The Salvation Army has released a report with findings from a national study on homelessness in Canada. The report – “Poverty Shouldn’t be a Life Sentence” –
The Salvation Army’s biggest concern in Hamilton is getting people from benches to beds as a first step out of homelessness and poverty,
It might seem hidden or hard to believe, but in 2007, there were more than 1,200 homeless people living in St. John’s, and another 13,500 at risk of homelessness because of a lack of affordable housing
Barrie – You won’t find many Barrie residents who don’t know the Salvation Army’s name, or its red shield symbol. But how many actually understand the inner workings of the facility or how much it’s needed? The army’s Bayside Mission … Read more
Salvation Army Doors Opened Nationwide for May Red Shield Campaign On May 22, 2009, The Salvation Army opened its doors to Canadians, inviting the public to tour its facilities and see,
After several years of planning, fundraising and costly construction, The Salvation Army Toronto Harbour Light Ministries officially opened its doors on May 22, meeting new needs in Canada’s largest city. Located in the city core, this seven-storey structure has four … Read more
Thirty-year-old Ryan McKenna is one of nine homeless veterans living at The Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope in Calgary. Following two tours of duty in the Persian Gulf, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) led to his marriage breakdown
Toronto, ON May 13, 2009 – The financial crisis has impacted donors that give appreciated securities to The Salvation Army, according to new figures released today. For the year ended March 31, 2009, The Salvation Army saw a $5.8 million, … Read more
To the outsider he appeared to function normally. But, behind the scenes Verissimo was a full-blown cocaine addict. Once a successful businessman earning six figures, he never dreamed he would be homeless at 42.