How One Man Found a Path out of Homelessness
When the recession hit Canada in the late 1990s, Ross, a multi-media producer lost his job. Unable to find steady employment, he lived off his severance package. But his worries were far from over and Ross endured hardship unimaginable to most. “My severance ran out before I filed for unemployment,” says Ross. “When I couldn’t  […]

Salvation Army in the News

Posted on 25th July 2014, by SalvationArmy.ca
In Canada, The Salvation Army serves 1.8 million people every year. The following are snapshots from media sources of The Salvation Army at work during the week of July 21. Victoria, B.C. For the second year in a row, the spirit of Christmas has come early to the family-run O’Keeffe’s Automotive Service Garage in Oak  […]

Child Poverty Rates in Canada Remain High

Posted on 24th July 2014, by SalvationArmy.ca
Child Poverty Rates Remain High
One in seven Canadian children lives in a low-income household. Children are often the innocent victims of poverty. When Tanya’s marriage broke down, she was left with responsibilities she now had to bear on her own. “As a single parent, I was pulled in every direction,” says Tanya. “I never seemed to have enough time,  […]

How The Salvation Army Helps Newcomers Feel at Home

Posted on 10th July 2014, by SalvationArmy.ca
Imagine going to the grocery store and finding that the food doesn’t look like anything like you’re used to; education is in a language you don’t understand and you feel caught between two cultures. “Starting over was hard,” says Binyam, 16, whose family of seven came to Canada for better access to education and opportunities.  […]

The Smiles of Success

Posted on 23rd June 2014, by SalvationArmy.ca
With help from The Salvation Army Guy manages challenges formerly considered impossible
For most of his life, 42-year-old Guy couldn’t look into people’s eyes, was socially withdrawn and resisted being held, hugged or touched. Today, he is employed, shakes hands with coworkers and can hold a conversation. Guy has Autism, a complex disorder of brain development. His behaviour can be perplexing and difficult, which has had a  […]

Salvation Army in the News

Posted on 13th June 2014, by SalvationArmy.ca
The Salvation Army helps vulnerable Canadians in 400 communities across the country. The following are links to media reports about The Salvation Army at work June 9-13, 2014. Brampton, Ont. On the heels of a fatal townhouse fire, Salvation Army volunteers handed out food and clothing in a parking lot turned refugee centre with emergency  […]

Helping People Be Parents that Kids Can Count On

Posted on 12th June 2014, by SalvationArmy.ca
Parental supports help families succeed
“Having my daughter was a life-changing event for me,” says Blake. “Being a parent is rewarding, but also complex and challenging. I welcomed the extra help, guidance and support The Salvation Army offered me.” In centres such as Ottawa, Winnipeg and Calgary, Salvation Army parenting programs are not only lifelines but resource and service centres.  […]
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An Acre of Hope

Posted on 2nd June 2014, by SalvationArmy.ca
Community gardens empower families and neighbourhoods
Now that the gardening season is upon us, Salvation Army community gardens are appearing across the country. “There’s nothing that compares to growing your own food and donating what you can’t use to hungry people in your community,” says Michelle, who participates in The Salvation Army’s Community Garden project in Kitchener, Ont. On more than  […]

Kim’s Courage to Find Hope

Posted on 29th May 2014, by SalvationArmy.ca
Kim leans on The Salvation Army for support
Just six months into her marriage, Kim made excuses for black eyes, broken bones and missing teeth. A few years later her little boy died—and his father was responsible. How did it all go wrong? Kim’s parents weren’t family oriented. As a child she received no hugs or cuddles, protection or guidance. Home was a  […]