5 Ways to Conquer Empty Nest Syndrome

Posted on 3rd September 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
And they’re off! With kids going to college/university, many parents are living in an empty house. Whether you are delighting in the empty nest or mourning its loss, here are some tips to help you survive the transition. 1. Write down all the things you’d promised yourself you’d get around to doing one day. Pin  […]
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Oil Giant BP Donates to Hurricane Isaac Relief Efforts

Posted on 31st August 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
Jackson, MS – The Salvation Army is most appreciative of oil giant BP’s donation to support relief efforts related to Isaac, which lashed Louisiana and Mississippi with flooding rains and wind. BP’s $1M donation will be made to the American Red Cross and The Salvation Army and divided equally between the two hard-hit states. In  […]
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Lesson for today: Generosity

Posted on 31st August 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
Back-to-school help in Halifax is a community effort. Linda Elliott started giving away supplies from her Bedford home, starting with about 12 backpacks. She partnered with the Salvation Army three years ago. Almost 150 brand-new backpacks full of pencils, paper, binders, crayons, glue and other school supplies were given to struggling families Wednesday at the  […]
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Salvation Army Serves in Gulf Coast Disaster

Posted on 30th August 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
As Tropical Storm Isaac slowly moves northward through Louisiana, Salvation Army personnel are in impacted regions along the Gulf Coast. The storm, which made landfall as a hurricane, has caused significant flooding throughout the region including in Plaquemines Parish, about 50 miles southeast of New Orleans. The Salvation Army has been providing food and hydration  […]
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Oceanside Food Bank Running Low on Supplies

Posted on 30th August 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
Shelves are bare at the Salvation Army food bank in Oceanside, Major Rolf Guenther said. “We are running very, very low, the lowest ever,” he said. “Demand is increasing slowly. A lot of shelves are bare.” Recent food drives have helped, he said, but of late donations have dropped off. Read more
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Salvation Army Mobilizes Emergency Teams to Combat Hurricane Isaac

Posted on 29th August 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
Alexandria, Virginia – With Isaac officially upgraded to a category one hurricane, The Salvation Army is mobilizing its emergency response teams and supplies along the Gulf Coast in preparation for landfall. The storm is expected to continue gaining strength with storm surges and heavy rainfalls, with a path through New Orleans and the southeastern Louisiana  […]
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Sally Ann Eases Back to School Pressures

Posted on 29th August 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
The beginning of a new school year is always a stressful time for families struggling to make ends meet. To help relieve some of that stress, Nelson’s Salvation Army is asking for help in providing school supplies. Read more
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Salvation Army Partners with The Brick in Clothing Drive

Posted on 28th August 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
TORONTO, Aug. 27, 2012 /CNW/ – One of Canada’s leading retailer of home furnishings is stepping up to help The Salvation Army obtain desperately needed donations of clothing and household items to help families in need this Back to School season. The Brick and The Salvation Army will jointly host a donation drive at four  […]
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Helping Students Get a Fresh Start

Posted on 27th August 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
Back to school is only days away. For some children it’s an exciting time, but for others it is sad and embarrassing. That’s where The Salvation Army can help. For families facing financial burdens, back-to-school shopping is a tug-of-war between pens and notebooks versus rent and food. “Families are still struggling,” says Terry Harney, Markham,  […]
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Volunteering trends—Youth Lead the Way

Posted on 27th August 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
In general, younger Canadians are more likely to volunteer than older Canadians. A recent article by Statistics Canada also states that: • young Canadians aged 15 to 24 were more likely to volunteer than Canadians in most other age groups. • more than eight in 10 Canadians help others directly (informal volunteering). • while younger  […]
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