For the fourth year in a row, The Salvation Army in Weyburn, Sask., is organizing a Summer Lunch program for children. According to Community Ministries Worker, Nicole Strickland, this initiative tackles food insecurity by filling the gap during summer break.
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The Salvation Army is an international Christian organization that began its work in Canada in 1882 and has grown to become the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services in the country. The Salvation Army gives hope and support to vulnerable people today and every day in 400 communities across Canada and more than 120 countries around the world. The Salvation Army offers practical assistance for children and families, often tending to the basic necessities of life, provides shelter for homeless people and rehabilitation for people who have lost control of their lives to an addiction.
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At The Salvation Army in Moose Jaw, Sask., two beloved volunteers generously donate their time providing meals to the community and working to make a positive impact on people’s lives. The guests they serve have lovingly nicknamed them the Moose Jaw Grannies. https://bit.ly/46eGsig
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Summer may be about getaways for many but, for some, that excitement is replaced with concern. Without access to school meal programs, parents worry how their children will be fed. New research from The Salvation Army Canada finds that many Canadians continue to struggle to meet their basic needs. Food affordability, inflation and housing security challenges persist as top issues.
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Summer camps offered by The Salvation Army across the country serve as an affordable solution. The Salvation Army’s Pine Lake Camp, located near Red Deer, Alta., offers a variety of camps that take place throughout the summer. “The aim is to give children an opportunity to come to camp and have a safe and positive environment where they get healthy food, lots of different programs and physical activity,” says Major Sheldon Bungay, divisional children and youth secretary for the Prairies and Northern Territories Division. https://bit.ly/3W8lb6j
Parents and Children Benefit from Salvation Army Camps – The Salvation Army in Canada
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We are proud to share that The Salvation Army has opened its largest thrift store on Vancouver Island, located in the fast-developing community of Langford. This new 11,000-square-foot facility not only offers a wide range of products but also represents our commitment to supporting the local community through sustainable shopping. Learn more about our efforts and impact. https://bit.ly/4bwMYlt
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As spring rolls in, many Salvation Army locations across Canada offer community garden programs. This initiative allows gardening enthusiasts to borrow a plot, grow their own vegetables and help to fight food insecurity. In Oshawa, Ont., The Salvation Army provides garden space. Although participants are free to plant for personal use, a few members of a local garden club dedicate their efforts to fighting food insecurity by donating their vegetables to The Salvation Army food bank. https://bit.ly/4evZXXb
Community Garden Helps to Fight Food Insecurity – The Salvation Army in Canada
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The Young Adults Drop-In was an initiative that started in 2022. The goal is to create a wellness hub for young adults and build bridges between the community and The Salvation Army. Drop-in attendees meet every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., to socialize, play board games and video games, practice sports in the gym, or simply relax. https://bit.ly/3Xy1p5a
Salvation Army Drop-In Program Helps Young Adults Build Connections – The Salvation Army in Canada
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In the province of Saskatchewan, Indigenous Peoples account for more than 14 percent of the population. A significant portion is located in Saskatoon, where the local Salvation Army has been on a journey of reconciliation by seeking ways to be engaged with Indigenous communities. https://bit.ly/4b1rgpq
Salvation Army in Saskatoon Partners with Local Cree School to Assist Students – The Salvation Army in Canada
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From July to December of 2023, The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services team in London, Ont., worked with other agencies to aid the vulnerable population. The initiative was created by the City of London, who called upon The Salvation Army to assist them. The program, Service Depots at Encampments, provided daily basic needs to people experiencing homelessness, living in unsheltered areas.