Newcomers Find Friendship and Hope at The Salvation Army in Quebec

Posted on 31st May 2023, by SalvationArmy.ca
Diana stands with 2 seniors from a seniors group
There are many challenges that come with moving to Canada. The Salvation Army journeys with people to break down barriers and give them a better tomorrow. Diego’s story At age 28, Diego left Venezuela and went to the United States as a student with his family—without resident status. “We became parents of two children during  […]

11-Year-Old Discovers the Importance of Volunteering

Posted on 10th May 2021, by SalvationArmy.ca
Payton in a mask, sorts food boxes
The COVID-19 pandemic brought many life adjustments for 11-year-old Payton and his family. As he looks back, none of the changes were more impactful for him than the cancellation of organized hockey and the decision to be homeschooled for the 2020-2021 school year. The loss of activity and time with friends was challenging as Payton  […]

Healing After Abuse

Posted on 3rd November 2020, by SalvationArmy.ca
Janice stands inside L’Abri d’espoir
Janice arrived at L’Abri d’espoir more than a year ago. Coming to The Salvation Army’s Montreal women’s shelter, and be where she is today, required lots of determination, support and help. To escape an abusive relationship, Janice moved to Québec with her daughter as it was the safest place for both at the time. When  […]

Autism Café in Quebec Helps Young Adults Overcome Social Isolation

Posted on 2nd April 2019, by SalvationArmy.ca
Participants at Autism cafe
In Canada, more than a quarter of a million families are touched by autism spectrum disorders. Young adults on the autism spectrum are often more likely to never get called by friends or be invited to activities. “I’m grateful for a program that supports people like me.” For 11 years, The Salvation Army in St-Jérôme,  […]

The Power of a Secret

Posted on 22nd January 2015, by SalvationArmy.ca
Salvation Army Booth Centre in Montreal helps men in difficulty break the cycle of addiction
Réjean had an ugly secret. He concealed it to protect a family member—but had no idea the depth of personal harm that would cause. Revealing the traumatic experience was the only thing that could set him free. And the longer he waited, the more destructive was its impact. “At age 12 I was abused by  […]
The Salvation Army would like to express its gratitude to the public, volunteers, team members, businesses, emergency services as well as the authorities who dedicate their efforts to support their fellow citizens of Lac-Mégantic. The Salvation Army has been present onsite since the beginning of this terrible tragedy. On July 17, 2013, the mayor of  […]
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A Generous Donation

Posted on 22nd October 2010, by Salvation Army
On Friday, October 1, 2010, during the 44th edition of the “Journée fèves au lard”, representatives of the Montreal Policeman’s Brotherhood (FPPM) stopped at The Salvation Army’s warehouse in Montreal, to donate $5,500 worth of food products, consisting of pork and beans, snacks, and bottled water – the equivalent of 1,071 meals. Mr. Nikolas Klimis,  […]
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Booth Centre Artists Show Their Work

Posted on 22nd February 2010, by Salvation Army
On February 12, residents of the Rivage, Montreal Booth Centre’s program for men with mental health problems, hosted an art exhibition in the chapel where about ten artists displayed around fifty of their drawings and paintings. Proceeds from sales went to the Booth Centre. Edward Schulman, one of the residents, was the moving force behind  […]
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