Supports vulnerable individuals and families through the provision of social services and practical assistance focusing on the basic necessities of life. Helps meet the immediate and short-term needs of people in distress through emergency assistance with food; thrift store vouchers for clothing, household goods, and furniture; emotional and spiritual care; advocacy and referrals; and emergency disaster services. Also offers bus tickets, infant care supplies, back-to-school supplies for children, and assistance with prescription costs. Provides pet food in partnership with SPCA. Income tax preparation and filing are available for low-income individuals; see website for more details. Offers recreational activities for children, separate mentoring groups for girls and boys ages 12 to 18, and youth groups for high school children; see www.sapg.ca/services/community-services for more information. Through Pathway of Hope, a caseworker works on a one-on-one, step-by-step goal-setting and achievement program to help create a support system with tools for thriving; call 250-564-4000 Local 203 or email (alliance.mwamikazi@salvationarmy.ca). See separate listings for food programs and thrift stores. Serves Prince George and Hixon. Office hours are 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday.