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Celebrating 130 Years and New Facility in North Bay, Ont.

Accessible space features church, community services and thrift store.
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The Salvation Army in North Bay, Ont., marked the grand opening of its new facility with a weekend of celebration and community events, while also commemorating 130 years of service in the city. Weekend festivities commenced on Friday, March 28, with a ribbon cutting and open house, inviting people to tour the facility. On Saturday, the church

Salvation Army Assists Survivors of Fire in Bowmanville

Assistance at drop-in hub includes gift cards and other resources.
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On March 6, a fire tore through a historic building in downtown Bowmanville, Ont., forcing many people to evacuate their homes. The Salvation Army to become a drop-in hub for gift cards and monetary donations to assist displaced residents.

New Grace Café in Windsor, Ont., Invites Community In

A cozy spot for outreach and connection.
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The Salvation Army in Windsor, Ont., has launched a new outreach opportunity—a cozy spot that introduces The Salvation Army’s services to members of the community and the church—called the Grace Café. “We named it to pay homage to the old Grace Hospital in Windsor. It isthe first phase of our outreach in the community,” says Captain Nyree Bond,

Grand Opening of Army Thrift Store in Leslieville, Toronto

Shoppers help fund local Salvation Army programs and services.
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A new Salvation Army thrift store in Toronto’s Leslieville neighbourhood officially opened in March, making it the ninth store in the city. Territorial and Ontario divisional leaders were invited for an exclusive tour of the store followed by speeches and a prayer led by Major Lori Mitchell, area commander. The official ribbon cutting opened the

Booth UC Offers Education to People Experiencing Homelessness

Pilot project aims to make university more accessible.
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At Booth University College in Winnipeg, a new pilot project is offering free university-level education to vulnerable populations. With a focus on making education asaccessible as possible, Shelter U is available to candidates from shelters across the city who will take the course alongside campus-based students. For many vulnerable people,

Booth UC Celebrates 43rd Convocation

Dignitaries, faculty and family gather to recognize the class of 2025.
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“Graduation is not the end—it is the beginning,” said Winnipeg’s Deputy Mayor Markus Chambers to the graduating class at the 43rd spring convocation ceremony of Booth University College (Booth UC) in April. “Carry forward the lessons, relationships and compassion you cultivated here.” Held at Knox United Church in Winnipeg, the ceremony was

Cedar Hill Corps Celebrates 70 Years

Congregants gather for a weekend of memorable festivities.
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The Salvation Army’s Cedar Hill Corps in Warwick, Bermuda, celebrated its 70th anniversary with a full weekend of festivities in February, ending with a Sunday service that welcomed nearly 100 attendees. The celebrations kicked off on Friday evening with a family fun night, where attendees enjoyed dinner, followed by card and group games and