Seven Bucks to Survive: The Salvation Army Blues #salvationarmylife #salvationarmy

Seven Bucks to Survive: The Salvation Army Blues #salvationarmylife #salvationarmy

Canada’s Legal System Fails the Vulnerable the Old:
My Experience with the Salvation Army Southview Heights Kerr St.
(The Truth About Life in the Salvation Army Kerr St!)

Please join me on an unforgettable journey as I share my eye-opening experience of spending 4 years in the Salvation Army.
From the bizarre and hilarious to the deeply challenging,
I’m giving you a front-row seat to what life is truly like here.
Ever wondered what happens behind closed doors?
You’re about to find out. Get ready for jaw-dropping stories, moments that will make you laugh, and insights that might just surprise you.
This isn’t just a story about a place—it’s about resilience, humor, and finding meaning in the chaos.
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Trust me, you won’t want to miss this! Life at the Salvation Army Kerr Street:
The Kindergarten for Older Adults
My Struggle with the Salvation Army’s Billing Practices,
Background,
Seven Bucks to Survive: The Salvation Army Blues #salvationarmylife #salvationarmy
Seven Bucks to Survive: The Salvation Army Blues
(Verse 1)
I wake up every morning in this cold, gray room,
Counting my dollars—yeah, they’re gone too soon.
The rent is high, and my check runs dry,
By the time they’re done, I got seven bucks to survive!
They say I’m rich, but I just laugh,
While they pay some workers a dollar a week.
They take what they want, leave nothing for me,
While the staff begs for hours just to make ends meet.
(Pre-Chorus)
Today, March 29, knocking on my door,
A tenant asks me, “Will you sign just one more?”
The workers keep quitting, they can’t pay their bills,
And we just sit praying—it ain’t helping them still.
(Chorus)
Oh, the Salvation Army pays no taxes,
But they take every penny like it’s practice.
I try to fight, I try to complain,
But the Ombudsperson says, "That ain't my lane!"
(Verse 2)
October came, they said, “Here’s the new deal,”
Rent and fees so high, it don’t seem real.
They double-dipped and charged me twice,
Now I can’t afford no meds or rice!
I filed my taxes, I did it right,
But they still said, “Nah, give us your whole check tonight!”
I showed my proof, I made my case,
But they just laughed, said, “Know your place.”
(Bridge – Spoken or Sung Softly)
Call it charity—but where’s the mercy?
They take your money, they take your pride,
They leave you broke with no place to hide.
And when you call for help, what do they do?
They shrug their shoulders and ignore you too!
(Chorus – Build Up & Stronger)
Oh, the Salvation Army pays no taxes,
But they still put the squeeze on the helpless masses.
The Ombudsperson just shakes their head,
Says, “Sorry, old man, you’re stuck instead!”
(Outro – Soft, Reflective, Haunting)
So here I sit, just tryin’ to get by,
Wonderin’ how I’ll make it till the day I die…
Seven bucks left, and I can’t buy stew,
Guess there’s really nothin’ this man can do.

Seven Bucks to Survive: The Salvation Army Blues #salvationarmylife #salvationarmy

The Bigger Picture,

This isn’t just about me,
It’s also the workers that work in the Salvation Army

Plus this is about every vulnerable person who has been ignored, dismissed, or failed by a system that allows organizations like The Salvation Army to operate without accountability.,

I’m sharing my story because it’s time for change. No one should have to fight just to be treated fairly—especially those who rely on organizations that claim to help the vulnerable.,

The Salvation Army claims to be a nonprofit, not a charity, but their focus seems to be on securing as much funding as possible. (Where is all the money really going?)

My Struggle with the Salvation Army’s Billing Practices,

Seven Bucks to Survive: The Salvation Army Blues #salvationarmylife #salvationarmy