Econo Kitchen Provides Budget-friendly Cooking Classes

Posted on 30th October 2015, by SalvationArmy.ca
Econo Kitchen Provides Budget-friendly Cooking Classes
When you are on a tight budget, meal planning can be a challenge. Without much grocery money you might not know where to start, but The Salvation Army’s Econo Kitchen (economic cooking workshops) in Montreal is changing that.  Every Tuesday evening and Thursday morning Diane Perron, a cook by profession, puts on her apron to  […]

Salvation Army Gives Coats to People in Need

Posted on 20th October 2015, by SalvationArmy.ca
Male recipient chooses a warm coat in Belleville, Ont.
In Canada, one in 10 Canadians lives in poverty. Having a warm coat or providing one for their child is a luxury they simply can’t afford. In Kitchener, Ont., The Salvation Army holds a coat drive to ensure that vulnerable people are warm, feel healthy and valued. Last year, 8,000 coats were given out. “After  […]

Supper for Seventy

Posted on 13th October 2015, by SalvationArmy.ca
Travis - Travis enjoys a meal provided by the Salvation Army
Monday night meals at The Salvation Army in Swift Current, Sask., create an unlikely community. “We’ve got all kinds of people from the community, across age ranges, ethnicity, income brackets,” says Captain Michael Ramsay, who helped develop the program when he served as the church pastor in Swift Current. “Sometimes you have people sitting across  […]

Seniors’ Wellness Program Enhances Quality of Life

Posted on 17th September 2015, by SalvationArmy.ca
Seniors’ Wellness Program Enhances Quality of Life at Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre Winnipeg
St. Vital in Winnipeg is a community for all nations and is home to many seniors.   Every week, seniors from the community gather at The Salvation Army Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre for games and activities that keep their minds alert and workshops that address health and safety issues such as managing arthritis, how  […]

When Life Hit Hard

Posted on 3rd September 2015, by SalvationArmy.ca
Salvation Army helps Bryon get through one more day
Byron was 18 years sober, managing mental illness and PTSD, was gainfully employed as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) and in a long-term relationship. But just when he thought things were going well, a few curveballs sent him on a downward spiral and he couldn’t see a way out.   “It was Christmastime 2013,” says  […]

Improving Lives of Vulnerable Youth

Posted on 31st August 2015, by SalvationArmy.ca
Vulnerable youth find safety and hope at The Salvation Army Barbara Mitchell Winnipeg
Winnipeg consistently has the highest rate of robbery, sexual assault, and violent crime of any large Canadian city. The Salvation Army’s Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre’s youth drop-in program not only provides a safe alternative to the streets, but its staff and volunteers are mentors who support youth, ages 13-17, when they need it most.   […]

Innovative Programs Improve Lives of Vulnerable

Posted on 27th August 2015, by SalvationArmy.ca
New bikes improves lives of vulnerable in Barrie
The Salvation Army is committed to improving the lives of people who are struggling. This means constantly evolving to meet changing needs. In Barrie, Ont., The Salvation Army’s Bayside Mission, a men’s shelter and social service centre, has developed three new initiatives that are making life easier and improving health. Old Bikes Find New Homes  […]

My Journey from Sadness to Success

Posted on 27th July 2015, by SalvationArmy.ca
Salvation Army supports change a life
In every way that counted, The Salvation Army was there for me when I needed them most. Six years ago, the company that I had been with for 18 years sold the facility. My co-workers and I were downsized in the subsequent restructuring, and 130 of us were left looking for employment. I had never  […]

Salvation Army Helps Vulnerable Stay Cool During Hot Weather

Posted on 23rd July 2015, by SalvationArmy.ca
Salvation Army CRU Helps Vulnerable stay cool during hot weather
Getting out of the heat for 30 minutes and staying hydrated can prevent leg cramps, heat exhaustion and even stroke. For many, avoiding the heat is as simple as staying inside with air conditioning. For those experiencing homelessness or low-income individuals who are elderly or unwell, that option may only be a dream.  During extreme  […]