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Overcoming Powerlessness
One woman’s story of breaking free from abuse.
Things ‘worse,’ Salvation Army says
A year has passed since The Salvation Army, representing some churches in southwestern Nova Scotia, wrote a letter to Premier Darrell Dexter expressing its concern about the impact of the loss of the Yarmouth ferry. Twelve months later, a local … Read more
New Year, New Life
Single mom finds hope at The Salvation Army.
Women in Crisis Rely on The Salvation Army
In Saskatoon, Sask., emergency housing is a common request. In November 2010, when city shelters were full and overcrowded, The Salvation Army opened Mumford House.
Shaw Tracking Collects Clothing to Help Those Less Fortunate
From October 17-31, entertainment and communications company Shaw Tracking rallied more than 400 employees at its Mississauga office to collect gently-used clothing to help vulnerable citizens this Winter. The company-wide clothing drive resulted in 45 bags of clothing including jackets, … Read more
Salvation Army Runs ‘Kitchen on Wheels’
Hot meals are being delivered in west Niagara two nights a week with the possibility of adding more. The Salvation Army has taken the lead on an initiative to curb homelessness in Niagara and one of the first steps is … Read more
Space Will Soon Fill with Hope
Collingwood – It’s dusty and cold right now, but in a couple of weeks, it will be a storehouse of Christmas dreams — and hope. Last week, local developer Larry Dunn handed over the keys for 10,000 square feet of … Read more
Salvation Army Breaks Ground for New, Expanded Facility
With the demand for services on the rise in Toronto’s Central York Region, The Salvation Army Northridge Community Church broke ground on September 22 for a new, larger facility that will accommodate the community’s growing needs.
Former Addict Gives Back
At six months of age he was abandoned. Now 70, Murray Bevan, with the help of The Salvation Army, is finding ways to embrace and give hope to elderly members of society who, at times, also feel abandoned, overlooked and undervalued.