Meaningful inclusion goes beyond participation. It’s about creating spaces where survivors can contribute, shape direction and be trusted as partners in the mission.

“I went through a forest, didn’t hit any trees, went up a tree, apparently, and the tree just cradled me down to theground? How could my car fall 30 feet, settling on its wheels facing the opposite way I went in?” asks Patricia Huber incredulously. “There’s only one being I can thank, especially after something like that. And that’s God. Miracles happen every day, and I am living proof.”

The Salvation Army thrift store in Lethbridge, Alta., may be small, its impact on the community is significant. Staff not only help customers find what they need but also offer a welcoming space built on connection.