There are so many factors that affect vulnerable individuals and families across Canada from securing a suitable wage to support themselves. Socio-economic hurdles are cyclical and often the "minimum wage" set by provincial authorities barely cover only a portion of one's expenses. So while a family...
In Kenya, children with disabilities often have no access to treatment or education—many are confined to their homes, with no help, no hope. When a corps officer in the Bunyore Division, Kenya West Territory, learned of one such child, he approached the family to tell...
The power of sports can be tremendous. This week on our blog, we're looking at The Salvation Army International's Sport Ministry. With over 60% of the world's population involved in organized sports, sports ministry provides new avenues of connection and fellowship. What can sports provide for an...
A few months ago, we introduced you to Kristi Blakeway, a Maple Ridge resident and teacher who has a heart social justice. Ms. Blakeway works with high school students and residents of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside to go beyond a simple hello, and to really get...
Joan Kroc, wife of McDonald’s founder Ray Kroc, said that she took a tour of San Diego and it was then that she recognized a community that was in desperate need of a safe gathering place, a place with facilities and trained professionals to nurture...
It's fairly common for those who don't "know" The Salvation Army, to just assume that it is, simply, a Thrift Store. Once you dive a little deeper, you'll discover that The Salvation Army operates in over 135 countries across the globe. They operate homeless shelters, youth hostels,...
"Donna struggled with substance addiction from the beginning. Family hurt and an abusive relationship followed. Her high-school-aged daughter was diagnosed with a rare disease and passed away. Watch Donna's story as she shares how she made it through and kept up hope despite it all." *Warning: ...
I met Andrea over 10 years ago when we both worked at BC DHQ. We worked in different departments, but there were a few of us around the same age who worked there at that time, and a few of us still who had all...
Each year, The Salvation Army Ridge Meadows sends hundreds of local kids to camp on the Sunshine Coast for a week. A week at camp is a chance for many vulnerable children in our community to just be kids. Sadly, we are unable to operate our...
"Homelessness amongst Indigenous Peoples can be traced back to historical trauma, oppression, racism and discrimination. Homelessness amongst Indigenous Peoples should be considered as a consequence resulting from Canada’s history of colonization and exploitation of Indigenous land and populations. Significant abuse and cultural trauma occurred through...
