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Harry Rosen Donation Helps Those Affected by Fort McMurray Tragedy

Posted on 15th September 2016, by SalvationArmy.ca
Harry Rosen Donation Helps
On August 9, 2016, Larry Rosen (Chairman and CEO) of Harry Rosen Inc., Canada’s premier source of men’s fashion, was honoured by The Salvation Army for the company’s $100,000 clothing contribution to help support residents affected by the Fort McMurray fires. “The Salvation Army is truly grateful for the generosity of Harry Rosen Inc., which  […]

A Former Addict Turns Her Life Around

Posted on 12th September 2016, by SalvationArmy.ca
Samantha waters plants on Belkin House rooftop garden
“I thought I was going to die a drug addict,” says Samantha. “For the better part of 25 years I liked how the drugs made me feel. Then, one day, I reached rock bottom.” In January 2014 Samantha committed a crime and went to jail. Beaten down by addiction, emptiness, hopelessness and despair, she desperately  […]
C’est la rentrée scolaire, et de nombreuses familles à faible revenu font face au fardeau financier que représentent les repas à l’école, les nouveaux vêtements et les fournitures scolaires. Dans ce contexte, le programme Healthy Lunchbox de l’Armée du Salut à Parry Sound (Ontario) permet d’éviter des soucis à des parents qui peinent à joindre  […]

Forensic Dentist Recalls 9/11 Experience and the Support of The Salvation Army

Posted on 9th September 2016, by SalvationArmy.ca
Dr. Frank Stechey, Forensic Dentist
“I couldn’t have done my job if it weren’t for The Salvation Army,” says Dr. Frank Stechey. ”They brought light into my darkness. I will never forget their support, which got me through when my need was greatest.” Following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, Dr. Frank Stechey was asked  […]

La spirale de l’itinérance d’un comédien

Posted on 7th September 2016, by
Il y a quelques mois, Kevin, immigrant iranien, vivait dans les rues de Vancouver. Ce n’était pas la vie que cet ancien comédien, âgé de 30 ans, avait imaginée. Il était sans foyer, sans argent et sans famille. Aujourd’hui, grâce à l’Armée du Salut, Kevin a un toit sur la tête et a repris espoir.  […]

Healthy Lunchbox Program Assists Struggling Families

Posted on 7th September 2016, by SalvationArmy.ca
lunchbox program in Parry Sound alleviates stress and anxiety for struggling families
It’s back-to-school time and many low-income families are dealing with the added financial burden of school lunches, new clothes and school supplies. With this in mind, The Salvation Army’s Healthy Lunchbox program in Parry Sound, Ont., is giving struggling parents one less thing to worry about. “When we found out a lot of kids in  […]
Jusqu’à tout récemment, les résidents de West Kelowna, en Colombie-Britannique, devaient voyager en autobus pendant une demi-journée pour se rendre dans un centre de l’Armée du Salut. Cela créait un obstacle important et un stress supplémentaire pour tous ceux qui désiraient profiter de nos services. Le 18 août, l’Armée a résolu le problème en ouvrant un  […]
Dans l’eau, aucune peur et aucune inquiétude ne peuvent empêcher Kyle Weaver, l’homme-poisson, de se concentrer pour gagner l’or pour son équipe. Avant une épreuve, Kyle sent souvent la pression. Il effectue alors une petite visite au magasin d’occasions de l’Armée du Salut de St. Catharines pour recevoir des encouragements. « Je tiens à remercier tous les  […]
Special Olympian Kyle Weaver (second right) feels part of the family at The Salvation Army Thrift Store National Recycling Operations (NRO) St. Catharines location with the support of team members Linda Book (right), store manager Mike Nitsch (second left) and Dawn Goodnough (left).
In the water, Special Olympian Kyle ‘Aquaman’ Weaver’s worries and fears are often washed away as he focuses on winning gold for his team. Before diving in, Weaver frequently feels the pressure, which he alleviates through a quick stop for encouragement at The Salvation Army Thrift Store in St. Catharines. “I want to tell the  […]