CALGARY — Free of the dark cloud of crack addiction and despair, Tim Barber, it turns out, is quite a salesman. He already has several pitches at the ready to turn people into paying customers for his new service delivering … 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
Perth’s Joyce Rodgers is a volunteer with The Salvation Army’s kettle campaign.”I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for them.” Her blue eyes dance like Kris Kringle’s, a warm smile tugs the corners of her mouth. Her weathered skin tells … Read more
Single men are the largest segment of homeless people in most Canadian cities, but homelessness is rising among both single women and lone-parent families headed by women. Women on the streets are a vulnerable population. They face many dangers, from … Read more
On Saturday, October 22nd, for the third year in a row, The Salvation Army Recycling Terminal in Oakville helped to facilitate the preparation of transitional housing kits for clients at Gateway Men’s Shelter in downtown Toronto. A team of 20 … Read more
On September 29, 30 CEOs in Winnipeg slept outdoors at Portage and Main to raise funds and awareness of what life on the street is like. Armed with toques and sleeping bags, the group raised funds for its Downtown BIZs … Read more
Calgary -The Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope has been open for 10 years, and the homeless shelter’s staff and clients marked the occasion by celebrating all those who have been helped. An estimated 30,000 clients have cycled through the shelter … Read more
As part of the Army’s Dignity Project, a collection of photos taken by homeless men and women in Ottawa is touring the city. The photos were taken in April 2011 and represent a snapshot of their everyday life. The exhibit … Read more
During extreme heat alerts, the difficulties of staying cool and avoiding heat exhaustion are among many challenges faced by societies most vulnerable.