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Latest News and stories
Blue Monday tackled with talking benches and friendship cafe
Loneliness and Isolation can be devastating and The Salvation Army is bring people together
Record number of referrals for The Salvation Army Blackpool
2021 referrals of more than 2,000 were almost triple that of pre-pandemic 2019 Christmas.
‘Happy to Chat’ bench evolves into coffee mornings
Penrith Corps further tackles loneliness within the town after success of Happy to Chat bench.
City centre Salvation Army serves 15,000 meals to vulnerable
Leeds Central Corps has seen demand increase 650 per cent during pandemic.
Stories
Alan
“The staff here make me feel so welcome, they’re so helpful and they always go the extra mile and everyone here makes you feel you’re part of something.”
Rebecca
“We come here because we’re so welcome… it gives us something to do in the community, another reason to meet up with people… they welcome anybody.”
Fiona
“Volunteering helps my mental health. It allows me to give something back to my community.”
Peter
"Volunteering here has given me something to put on my CV and boosted my self-respect and confidence."