Thought to be a first for Canada, will a program that only admits low-income students help them battle the effects of poverty or set them up for ridicule? Opening this fall, a Niagara-area school will only admit low-income students whose … Read more
The U.S. Black Friday shopping frenzy on November 26 marks the beginning of Christmas sales and will see more than 60 million people swarming stores for Christmas bargains. In 2009 the overall Black Friday revenue was $2.7 billion. While shoving, … Read more
Rising housing prices have forced more men to seek shelter at The Salvation Army’s Waterston Centre in Regina. The Salvation Army Waterston Centre reaches out to people who face multiple barriers in a very difficult world. The Centre provides/offers residential … Read more
40 Percent Below $2.75 Million Campaign Goal
This year, through a series of true and false questions, The Salvation Army is releasing data to illustrate the public’s perception on homelessness and poverty. By releasing this data, our goal is to illustrate the realities, and lay to rest … Read more
Largest Non-governmental Provider of Social Service in Canada Hosts Open House Events at Facilities Nationwide
Largest Non-governmental Provider of Social Service in Canada Hosts Open House Events at Facilities Nationwide WHO: Salvation Army leaders and the general public, including local politicians, civic groups and community leaders WHAT: On Wednesday, May 19th The Salvation Army will … Read more
This year, through a series of true and false questions, The Salvation Army is releasing data to illustrate the public’s perception on homelessness and poverty. By releasing this data, our goal is to illustrate the realities, and lay to rest … Read more
This year, through a series of true and false questions, The Salvation Army is releasing data to illustrate the public’s perception on homelessness and poverty. By releasing this data, our goal is to illustrate the realities, and lay to rest … Read more
One in nine Canadians has been homeless or on the brink of homelessness, and in some provinces that figure is as high as one in five, as the effects of the recession linger. Across the country, nearly three million people … Read more