Do you find it hard to eat right? An estimated 6,500 homeless youth in Canada do. The lives these teenagers lead consist mostly of jumping from doorways to shelters to various couches, sometimes a different place each night, where there’s no place to cook or obtain healthy food on a regular basis. Youth who are  […]

Dunnville, Ont. – Although there were looming clouds during the early evening of Sept. 7 the show went on. “Sleep in the Park lets people know how others live,” said Tabitha Battenburg, a volunteer at the event’s information booth. As the evening progressed the crowds increased, raising over $6,500 for the Salvation Army in one  […]

The Salvation Army Winnipeg Booth Centre Ministries is receiving 135 thousand dollars from the federal government as part of the Homlessness Partnering Strategy. The Ministries will use the money to collect data and provide technical support and training to service providers with the aim of better understanding the causes and challenges of homelessness. The Homelessness  […]

In Midland, Ontario, spare change is still in demand, homeless people are looking for support and places to stay, and others on the fringe just need someone to talk to. Situations don’t change quickly but given the opportunity, they can. In a rubber-meets-the-road type of ministry, The Salvation Army is combing streets, parks and trails—anywhere  […]

B.C. The two Langleys are teaming up again for an event that will combine aiding the homeless with sleek motorcycles. “It’s about making a difference in our own backyard,” said Langley City Mayor Peter Fassbender, an avid motorcyclist. The event is to raise money and awareness for the Salvation Army’s Gateway of Hope shelter. Located  […]

While confronting realities, they are working on dreams. Chris and Tim are homeless and getting their lives on track. Tim has stayed at The Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope in Calgary where, during the day, you have to be outside. One day, while waiting in line at Tim Hortons, he wondered if busy downtown coffee  […]

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 coffee, doughnuts and takeout food downtown. The most effective might be that for a small  […]

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 and hypothermia. Every year, the idea of forcibly removing homeless people from the streets during  […]

Coping with cold weather is hard when you are homeless. From coast to coast, The Salvation Army offers many services to help people during bone-chilling temperatures. “The Salvation Army is called to serve suffering humanity,” says Andrew Wilson, emergency disaster services Coordinator for The Salvation Army Maritime Division. “That includes helping the homeless cope with  […]

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 more about her struggles of late than the conversation that comes easily from her heart.  […]