Kids Come Alive at Summer Camp
Kids are so excited, they don’t look back to say goodbye. Equipped with backpacks and sleeping bags they head off to summer camp where they come alive.
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Salvation Army Summer Camps Change Lives
The countdown has begun. Summer break for Canada’s students is just around the corner. Thanks to your generous donations Salvation Army camping ministries are gearing up to provide close to 5,000 kids nationwide a time of fun
Salvation Army Summer Camps
“Kids to Camp” National Program a Great Success
The Salvation Army’s National Recycling Operations “Kids to Camp” program is sending 267 kids to camp this year. On June 19, across Canada, customers of Salvation Army thrift stores were invited to donate funds that would help pay camp fees … Read more
Sally Van Helps Toronto’s Homeless Youth One Night at a Time
In late 2009 I volunteered on The Salvation Army’s street youth van that feeds and befriends Toronto’s homeless youth. Seven evenings a week, the “Sally Van” gives a glimpse of hope to 16 to 25-year-olds who are desperate for food, … Read more
Seven-year-old Donates Birthday Money to Haiti
Instead of birthday gifts, 7-year-old Claire-Marie Harrower asked her nine friends to bring money to her birthday party so she could give it to The Salvation Army’s ongoing relief efforts in Haiti. A total of $214.21 was gathered. Claire-Marie and … Read more
Abused Teen Finds Hope at Salvation Army – Video
When 18-year-old Gwen Boyne was stabbed in the back of her head by her boyfriend, she thought she would die. Brad wanted to control, demean, harm and punish her. He had succeeded to do so countless times before.
No Permanent Address for Peter – Video
It’s about survival. Homeless youth are rarely on the streets by choice. They are typically there because of circumstances. Peter Lewis, 26, discovered that sleeping on the streets, in tents, emergency shelters or on friends’ couches was a solution to … Read more
Homeless Youth Receive a Hand Up at Salvation Army Shelter
At The Salvation Army Sutton, Ontario, Youth Shelter, male and female clients receive a hand up rather than a hand out. The shelter’s emergency and transition housing for homeless youth has served more than 800 people, ages 16 to 26, … Read more
New Survey Says Teens More Moral, Less Religious
Teens are becoming more moral but less religious, according to a new study released by one of Canada’s most respected sociologists. The Emerging Millennials: How Canada’s Newest Generation is Responding to Change and Choice is the title of the latest … Read more