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Two-week Wait at Food Bank

Posted on 4th April 2013, by SalvationArmy.ca
Since Christmas, the food bank at The Salvation Army in Woodstock, Ont., has been feeding about five new families each week and the high demand is making it difficult for families to receive food quickly. “The new families that are coming in are not necessarily on assistance,” says Vanessa Page, Salvation Army Director of Community  […]
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One Mothers’ Journey

Posted on 1st April 2013, by SalvationArmy.ca
Baby Stuart couldn’t imitate sounds, or even smile. While his mom, Susan, knew something was wrong, she had no idea that life would be very different than she’d ever expected. “At first Stuart had no facial reactions,” says Susan. “Then red flags became more diverse. There was no babbling—no pointing— no words.” Stuart couldn’t express  […]

Salvation Army Radio Spot Receives Award

Posted on 28th March 2013, by SalvationArmy.ca
On March 20, 2013, Grey Canada, The Army’s advertising agency, received seven awards, two of them for the Army’s “Frank,” a Christmas radio ad to inspire people to donate. The creative advertisement tackles the issue of homelessness and the need for support to help those left wandering the cold, city streets. It drives home the  […]
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Homelessness in Saint John Grows by 25 Percent

Posted on 28th March 2013, by SalvationArmy.ca
Saint John – The number of people who used a homeless shelter in Saint John ballooned by 25 per cent last year, with a noted increase in youth. “That’s hundreds of people who don’t have safe, predictable, long-term housing,” said Randy Hatfield, executive director of the Human Development Council. The average stay at the local  […]
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Never the Same Again

Posted on 28th March 2013, by SalvationArmy.ca
Several years ago, when attending a Sunday morning worship service at a Salvation Army corps (church), I heard one of our leaders preach. It was not a typical sermon, in fact it seemed too simple, especially for this seasoned preacher. But his first language was not English so I suppose for this English-speaking congregation, he  […]

Agencies Prepare for Spring Thaw

Posted on 26th March 2013, by SalvationArmy.ca
Regina — With the floods of 2011 a not-too-distant memory, charitable organizations are kicking preparedness plans into high gear ahead of the upcoming spring thaw. In the event of flooding, agencies like the Canadian Red Cross and The Salvation Army will respond to municipalities’ calls for help. “The time to prepare, of course, is in  […]
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Food Bank Supplies Dangerously Low

Posted on 25th March 2013, by SalvationArmy.ca
In Summerside, PEI, more food hampers than ever are being handed out, leaving food bank shelves bare and back-up supplies almost deleted. More users means less stock, said the Salvation Army’s Karen Mallett, which means the organization has to dip into other program funds to stock the shelves. But, admitted Mallett, even that isn’t enough  […]
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Cooking Class is More Than a Meal

Posted on 25th March 2013, by SalvationArmy.ca
Deborah suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder and struggles with anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. Her anxiety is so high that she finds it difficult to leave her house, even to get groceries. But each week, Deborah makes the trip to attend The Salvation Army’s cooking class in Markham, Ont. “I come here to get out  […]

Regina Salvation Army Expands Weekend Backpack Program

Posted on 19th March 2013, by SalvationArmy.ca
New funding is allowing The Salvation Army to maintain and hopefully expand its weekend backpack program. A surge of $50,000 from Mosaic means 19 students will go home from school every weekend with a backpack of food. By the end of the year, they hope the pilot program will have as many as 40 student  […]
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After the School Bell

Posted on 18th March 2013, by SalvationArmy.ca
Ten-year-old Tasha is one of hundreds of Canadian children who live in unstable environments. She never knows what she will have to cope with next, and is often left to fend for herself. At The Salvation Army she can escape for a while and enjoy being a kid. “The Salvation Army is making every effort  […]