Food Mentoring Restores Dignity for Low-Income Families

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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. And, when food suddenly costs more, those who can least afford it get hit hardest. This is sure to affect the cycle of poverty that organizations like The Salvation Army are desperately seeking to eradicate. Today, approximately three million Canadians, or one in 11 people, live in poverty. While Canada is in a relatively strong economic position, thousands of Canadians struggle to get food each … Read more

In the News: The Dignity Project

Day Twenty-One: Phone Somebody

While in today’s society e-mail has become status quo, a phone call might make someone feel extra special and is likely to be remembered long after a typical chat conversation. … Read more

Day Twenty: Volunteer

In 2011, 202,000 volunteers from all walks of life gave more than 1.4 million man hours to The Salvation Army, helping people at their greatest point of need. Click here … Read more

Day Nineteen: Pray for Somebody

Pray for someone you love, someone in need — perhaps critical, desperate need. Related story: Former gangster finds new life with The Salvation Army. Click here to read. Find more … Read more

Day Eighteen: Make Someone Laugh

A good, hearty laugh relieves physical tension and stress, leaving your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes after. Laughter helps people cope, particularly during extreme personal crisis and upheaval. … Read more