St. Albert Homeless Prevention Coalition
@StABHomeless
We are engaged in finding a solution to homelessness in the community of St.Albert.
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Families with children are the fastest growing homeless demographic. That number is only expected to grow, as over 10% of Canadian families currently live below the low income cut-off—unable to meet even the most basic needs. bit.ly/2VbRsuh
Remember to take care of yourself!
“We’d never had to use a food bank before,” says Amanda. “The Salvation Army was our biggest supporter. People there not only boosted our spirits but became family to us. It was amazing.” salvationarmy.ca/blog/hard-choi…
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Hard Choices (WATCH) - The Salvation Army
When Amanda’s husband was laid off from his job as an electrician, her food situation became desperate. “We’d never had to use a food bank before,” says Amanda. “The Salvation Army was our biggest...
How do you take care of your mental health? uhs.umich.edu/tenthings
There are many ways we can be of service in the world. Even small acts of compassion can go a long ways. bit.ly/2wkXpus
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The stress of experiencing homelessness may exacerbate previous mental illness and encourage anxiety, fear, depression, sleeplessness and substance use. bit.ly/2SbIWcz
“I was homeless and, when I came to The Salvation Army for help, my mental health was at ground zero,” says Chris. “With their support I learned how to cope with life’s challenges and am in a better place.” bit.ly/2UEVQSm
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How Mental Health Support Changes Lives (WATCH) - The Salvation Army
On January 29th, Bell Let’s Talk will continue its necessary conversation about Canada’s mental health. The reality is that, in any given year, one in five people in Canada experience mental health...
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Be that person who brings the light!
To get a sense of some of the reasons people fall into homelessness, we asked people who have experienced it. nyti.ms/2Gm8ltk
People experiencing homelessness in Canada are diverse. However, some groups are more at risk of becoming homeless, including single adult men, people with mental health issues or addictions, women with children fleeing violence, and Indigenous people. bit.ly/3aBqz8a
Are you someone who would be interested in a shared living arrangement? Come find out more about Home Sharing on February 3, 2020 from 1pm-2:30pm at the St. Albert Public Library.
“Having a roof over my head and food in my stomach allowed me to breathe again—and start planning my future.” salvationarmy.ca/blog/from-hurt…
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From Hurt to Hope - The Salvation Army
Evelyn’s life has been about surviving the storms of life. But she couldn’t do it alone. “The Salvation Army helped me believe that things could be better, that there was still light and goodness in...
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