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New Programs Help Vulnerable People Re-enter the Workforce

Posted on 27th May 2015, by SalvationArmy.ca
New programs help vulnerable people re-enter workforce
Looking for employment can be discouraging, but job-searching with limited skill-sets is even more frustrating. The Salvation Army in Courtenay, B.C., has introduced several new programs that give vulnerable people the confidence and expertise needed to re-enter the workforce. Several months ago The Salvation Army’s community and family services recognized a need to offer practical  […]

Free Furniture Helps People Who Were Homeless Turn Housing into Homes

Posted on 21st May 2015, by SalvationArmy.ca
Free furniture helps people who were homeless
For people experiencing homelessness, moving into a place with four walls and a roof over their heads is life-changing. But shelter alone doesn’t make a home, and The Salvation Army in Lethbridge, Alta., is providing them with furniture and all the essentials needed for setting up a new place of residence. In partnership with the  […]

Aboriginal Awareness Week Celebrates Culture and Strength

Posted on 19th May 2015, by SalvationArmy.ca
Aboriginal Awareness Week Celebrates Culture and Strength
National Aboriginal Awareness week, May 19-22, celebrates the many Aboriginal cultures across Canada and educates Canadians about the heritage of First Nation, Métis and Inuit peoples, and the contributions they make to our society. In centres such as Winnipeg, Thunder Bay, Saskatoon and Prince Rupert, B.C., The Salvation Army has a unique opportunity to develop  […]

10 Hard-to-believe Facts about Poverty in Canada

Posted on 14th May 2015, by SalvationArmy.ca
Poverty is a significant issue and, regardless of circumstances, The Salvation Army helps people who have experienced major setbacks in their lives.
Have you seen The Salvation Army’s campaign, It’s Time to End Poverty? With one in 10 Canadians living in poverty, it’s more important than ever to raise awareness about the issue. Did you know… one in five households spend over 50 percent of their income on rent, which puts them at risk of homelessness? 42  […]

Salvation Army Emergency Response in Nepal

Posted on 13th May 2015, by SalvationArmy.ca
Salvation Army Emergency Response in Nepal
May 13- Another massive earthquake has struck the foothills of the Himalayas in Nepal and The Salvation Army’s response continues to grow. Urban support, in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Lalitpur, is centered around camps for displaced people, including camp management roles and the provision of food and water. In rural areas, The Salvation Army is supplying  […]

Beating New-Mom Stress

Posted on 8th May 2015, by SalvationArmy.ca
Beating new mom stress
Every new parent has some level of fear or anxiety about becoming a mom or dad. But Andrea, who suffered from long-term anxiety, panicked about every little thing. When worrying too much got in the way of making great memories she took action, found support and was able to move on. “I was uptight about  […]

Canadian Funds Support Nepal Disaster Relief

Posted on 6th May 2015, by SalvationArmy.ca
Canadian funds support Nepal Disaster Relief
Due to the generosity of Canadians, The Salvation Army in Canada will provide food support  (rice, dhaal, oil and salt) to 8,000 people affected by the earthquake in Nepal. These items will be distributed in 25 villages in the Tsum and Nubri Valleys, located in the northern part of the district of Ghorka. The project  […]
Salvation Army Response Team in Nepal Reaches Out to Remote Communities
May 3 -The Salvation Army team in Nepal is reaching out to remote communities, which have not received outside help. One group headed to Sindhupal, where there is no power, taking shovels and axes to help villagers who are trying to excavate bodies that have been buried in collapsed buildings. The village is very difficult  […]

Emergency Preparedness Week: Are you prepared?

Posted on 4th May 2015, by SalvationArmy.ca
Emergency preparedness week
Emergency Preparedness Week, May 3 to 9, is an opportunity for Canadians to ensure they are prepared for any emergency situation that may arise. “An emergency can happen at any time and, in many cases, survivors can be better prepared to deal with the aftermath,” says Major Rick Shirran, The Salvation Army’s National Emergency Disaster  […]