In 2007 I was suddenly thrust into the rising issue of homelessness and our (TSA) work with shelters, supporting housing, and wrap-around services. The next two years were a variety of conversations but both Calgary and Alberta had announced their housing first models and the money seemed to be flowing. The discussions with the funders…
Tag: The Salvation Army
Merry and bright
Amid our Christmas shopping – almost done – we ran into WalMart, not my favourite place, to get a couple of things and this young lady was on the kettle. She is the epitome of enthusiasm when it comes to volunteers and Christmas. I asked if I might take her picture and she readily agreed…
Edmonton’s Salvation Army
The Christmas season is upon us, and apart from toys, kettles, and volunteers is music. I mean what would Christmas be without music. Silent Night is a lovely poem but it’s the music that makes it memorable. Saturday evening was Christmas with The Salvation Army in Edmonton. The band and songsters had been preparing and…
