Taking the Bite Out

Posted on 26th November 2013, by jmifsud
Winnipeg, MB – Just the mention of bed bugs and people reflexively begin to scratch imagined itches.  Having to deal with the pesky critters is worse.  No one wants to share their home and beds with a blood sucking pest.  Getting rid of them can be an expensive nightmare.  In recent years Winnipeg has had  […]
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Turning the Wheels of Dignity

Posted on 20th November 2013, by jmifsud
Winnipeg, MB – The Salvation Army Community Venture program has been providing day programs and outreach in Winnipeg since 1986 to women and men living with mental and physical disabilities.  Community Venture is devoted to supporting adults living with disabilities by providing them opportunities to work and participate in the community.  Travel is required to  […]
Winnipeg, MB – Recently The Salvation Army Heritage Park Temple was awarded a $1,514 grant from the Manitoba Sport Opportunities Program for replacements and upgrades to sporting equipment for its youth programs. “With this funding,” said Major Sandra Budden, Corps Officer for Heritage Park Temple, “participants in our Kids Club and 825 Drop-in Centre will  […]
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They’re just flowers

Posted on 5th June 2013, by jmifsud
Winnipeg, MB – When the idea came up to take flowers to The Golden West Centennial Lodge and Grace Hospital, the intention was to put a smile on 116 seniors’ faces and thank a group of volunteers who spend countless hours helping the vulnerable in our community. The impact was much bigger than anyone could  […]
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A question of dignity

Posted on 28th May 2013, by jmifsud
Winnipeg, MB – What does dignity mean to you?  This was the question presented at our recent Dignity Mannequin exhibits at Winnipeg Square and Polo Park Shopping Centre.  During the May 17 and 18 exhibit, 10 mannequins provided a visual story of dignity while prompting passersby to consider the question “What does dignity mean?” “Initial  […]
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Give Hope one pair of Jeans at a time!

Posted on 24th April 2013, by jmifsud
Winnipeg, MB – Your old jeans can make a difference in someone’s life! In celebration of Earth Day, Buffalo David Bitton located at the St. Vital Shopping Centre in Winnipeg is offering every customer a chance to give a second life to their pre-loved jeans. From April 22 to 30, 2013 (inclusive), customers that bring in  […]
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Game On!

Posted on 27th March 2013, by jmifsud
The Salvation Army Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre Receives Funding from Manitoba Sports Opportunities Program Winnipeg, MB – On Monday, March 25th, The Salvation Army Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre was abuzz with excitement as Premier Greg Selinger announced funding for the Centre’s youth programs through the province’s Sports Opportunities Program. “We know that investing  […]
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Winnipeg, MB – The Salvation Army in Winnipeg would like to express heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all its supporters for helping meet its Christmas Kettle goal of $385,000 in Winnipeg. “Once again our supporters have proven they are indeed among the most generous in Canada,” says Captain Les Marshall, The Salvation Army Prairie Division,  […]
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FINAL RESULTS: 2012 Toy Mountain Campaign Raises $379,623.00

Posted on 10th January 2013, by jmifsud
Winnipeg, MB – Thank you Winnipeg! The 102.3 CLEAR FM and 92 CITI FM Toy Mountain campaign presented by Scotiabank exceeded this year’s goal of toy and cash donations! “We are pleased to announce that once again Winnipeggers have really outdone themselves in helping make sure the children of our city had the opportunity to  […]
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Winnipeg, MB – QX 104 FM and Virgin Radio 103.1 FM present in partnership with Herzing College ‘One Big Day for Christmas’ in support of Siloam Mission and The Salvation Army.  For some in our city, Christmas is a difficult time with personal resources stretched beyond their limits just trying to provide the basic essentials  […]
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