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Newfoundland and Labrador youth rise to the challenge of donating to the Army’s world mission program
September 20, 2011 by Julia Hosking Leave a Comment
Goats, pigs, water, mosquito nets and medical supplies are not the usual outcomes of a music camp. However, this year, the Twin Ponds music camp, Gander, N.L., raised more than $800 to purchase these items for The Salvation Army’s World Missions Gifts of Hope program. At the Friday night faculty meeting prior to the commencement of the music camp, which ran Saturday, August 13 to … [Read more...]
Next time you are giving a gift, give a gift that’s guaranteed to make a difference
November 12, 2009 1 Comment
Next time you are giving a gift, give a gift that's guaranteed to make a difference. We know you put a lot of thought into the gifts that you give. You want to choose something that's just right for each person on your list. We do, too. That's why we think that gifts that keep on giving are the best presents for your friends and family. The Salvation Army's Gifts of Hope program supports … [Read more...]
Goats and pigs may sound like strange gifts, but to a vulnerable family they can be a lifeline
October 16, 2009 Leave a Comment
Since its inception, the Gifts of Hope program has offered Salvationists and friends of The Salvation Army the opportunity to give gifts that make a positive impact on families worldwide,” says Major Gillian Brown, associate director, THQ world missions. “We are encouraged by the positive response to this initiative and trust that it will continue to expand.” Thanks to generous donors, … [Read more...]
Copper Coin Arts’ clothing and art exhibits spotlight global concerns and show teens that they can transform the world
February 12, 2009 by Ken Ramstead Leave a Comment
Sharon Hann was in her last year at Toronto’s York University, majoring in theatre with a focus on production and design. At the same time, she was taking electives dealing with the Third World. One day, she was studying some beautiful examples of baroque art while preparing an essay on child-sex slavery. “All of a sudden, I was overwhelmed,” she recalls. “I couldn’t make sense of how … [Read more...]
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