Quebec City's Men's Hostel and Charlotte House held their first art show in June, showcasing paintings by residents of the centres. These paintings were created by residents taking part in an art program at the centres, which was launched in May 2012.
Art program participants are all smiles at the Army's art show
“The primary purpose of the program is to improve the lives of the participants through activities that help them develop a more positive image of themselves,” says Thomas-Mathieu Fréchette, program co-ordinator.
The art show featured paintings by Claire Gravel, Cynthia Coulombe Bégin and Jean-Philippe Dagenais. These paintings were auctioned off, raising $2,500, which will support the program and allow the shelters to purchase art supplies.
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On Tuesday, August 27, 2013, Geoff Maxwell said:
The General is coming to Australia soon .
Look to see their impact in Sydney
My hope for the future of Girl Guiding at Cedar Hill is that it continues to be a place of belonging, growth and inspiration, where every girl feels valued, supported and encouraged to discover her strengths.
In May, the College for Officer Training led a two-week “Learn and Serve” trip to Jamaica, where cadets, auxiliary-captains and staff deepened their understanding of God’s mission as they served alongside local officers, Salvationists and cadets from the Caribbean Territory. The Shirley McInnes Endowment, which supports the training and
Art program participants are all smiles at the Army's art show
Art program participants are all smiles at the Army's art show
Look to see their impact in Sydney
Geoff Maxwell