Since joining The Salvation Army, Community and Family Services Coordinator, Ryan Daw, has been the driving force behind a few new programs in Fort Frances, Ontario. One of his most successful initiatives has been a cooking class for clients experiencing disabilities.

Ryan leads the program. And he credits his previous experience of working in homeless shelters for giving him the skills to cook and now to be able to teach this skill to others.

The lessons take place at Front Street Manor, a location that offers transitional housing run by Riverside Health. They were excited to let The Salvation Army use their premises for this great initiative.

The program runs twice a month, and it averages between 10 to 12 clients in each session.

After each session, clients not only leave with a new skill but also with some extra ingredients to put their skills to the test at home.