While confronting realities, they are working on dreams. Chris and Tim are homeless and getting their lives on track. Tim has stayed at The Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope in Calgary where, during the day, you have to be outside. … Read more
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The list of motivations for giving to charity is endless. • An opportunity to make a difference • Historic roots • It’s a moral obligation • It provides a sense of purpose and personal fulfillment • Doing good in turn … Read more
From beef to coffee, and pasta and potatoes, food inflation has persisted. According to The Globe and Mail high food prices are here to stay. How do you manage when the price of food goes up? And, when food suddenly … Read more
Valentine’s Day is one of the most joyful times of the year, but for those facing day-to-day-challenges, it can be sad and lonely. While Salvation Army centres from coast to coast provide basic needs such as food, clothing and shelter, … Read more
The business of taking donated clothes and selling them is so lucrative it has created a cut-throat turf war in Ontario. Since people have discovered there’s a lot of money involved, violence has escalated. People are getting beat up, bins … Read more
Every time you donate your unwanted clothing to The Salvation Army, you are helping fund programs right in your community. With more than 300 nationally and locally operated thrift stores from coast to coast, The Salvation Army operates one of … Read more
As temperatures drop, should homeless be forced inside? According to Environment Canada, more than 80 people die each year from over-exposure to the cold. The homeless, seniors, infants and newcomers to Canada are particularly vulnerable to the risks of frostbite … Read more
While the holidays may be over, let’s not lose touch with the giving spirit that comes with the Christmas season. It doesn’t have to be money. Small gestures make big impacts on people, like holding the door open for someone, … Read more
The beginning of a new year is a great time for reflection — an ideal time to see what should be continued in the future and what could be improved on. Given our hectic, stressful lifestyles, it’s no wonder that … Read more