It's Called Charity 🎶 The Salvation Army Blues 🎶 True Story in Song

It's Called Charity 🎶 The Salvation Army Blues 🎶 True Story in Song
This is a true story turned into a blues anthem.
I was left with only seven bucks to survive, caught in a system that calls itself charity — but where’s the mercy?
This song is for anyone who’s been ignored, overcharged, or left behind in the name of “help.”
It's not just music — it’s my truth. It’s our truth.
Join me as I sing it loud, sing it real, and call it out.
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📍Based on real experiences from Southview Heights and beyond.
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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.

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,
It's Called Charity 🎶 The Salvation Army Blues 🎶 True Story in Song
🎵 Call It Charity (Where’s the Mercy?)
The Salvation Army Blues 🎵
Verse 1
I wake up each morning in this cold, gray room,
Countin’ my dollars—gone too soon.
The rent is high, my check runs dry,
Seven bucks left—just tryin’ to get by.
They say I’m rich—man, I just laugh,
While staff work for scraps, barely makin’ half.
They take what they want, don’t care what I need,
Even the workers can’t make ends meet.
Verse 2
March 29th, knock on my door,
A tenant says, “Can you sign just one more?”
The workers quit ‘cause they can’t pay their bills,
We sit here prayin’ — but prayin’ don’t heal.
Chorus
Oh, the Salvation Army pays no taxes,
But they take every penny like it’s practice.
I try to fight, try to complain,
But the Ombudsperson says, “Not my lane.”
Verse 3
October came, said, “Here’s the new deal—
$1,228.06 — sounds like a steal.”
But April 1st, they took some more,
$1,308.26 walked out the door.
Not once, not twice, but time number four—
They grabbed $1,349 and more.
Then came a fee—$222.60,
For months they failed to rob me swiftly.
Verse 4
Now I can’t afford meds, can’t even buy rice,
I filed my taxes, tried to play nice.
But they said, “Give us your whole check tonight.”
I showed my proof—they said, “That’s your fight.”
Verse 5
Fri, April 11, 11:03 AM—
Got an email sayin’, “Here’s the plan.”
“Found someone to finish your taxes today,
Just need your okay, and I’ll send it your way.”
But my worker filed it—already done,
Here’s what my tax lady said, one by one:
“Your 2024 return is complete,
Applied for your grant—400 bucks, sweet!”
“CRA will mail your NOA to Kerr Street.”
I checked my bank—yeah, I got that receipt.
Verse 6
CRA sent it—the proof is here,
But the Salvation Army said, “That’s not clear.”
Third damn time they block and deny,
And every time I ask, they just pass it by.
Takin’ what’s mine like it’s all a game,
And every time I push, they just shift the blame.
Chorus (Reprise)
Call it charity—but where’s the mercy?
They take your money, your pride, your fight,
Leave you broken, outta sight.
You ask for help, they look away,
Just another soul they pushed astray.
Paintin’ the walls, fixin’ the place,
But inside these halls… there’s no saving grace.

Bridge (Spoken word)
The Salvation Army on Kerr Street is a non-profit organization.
This is Assisted Living, not a Care Unit.
If you fall or need help—the nurse just calls 911.
The food? Mostly processed or near-expiry—
Same as what they hand out at free meal lines.
They say that’s “adequate for our health”…
So like most folks here, I’ve learned to cook for myself.

Final Chorus (Soft & Reflective)
Oh, the Salvation Army pays no taxes,
But still squeezes the poor like it’s habit.
The Ombudsperson just shakes their head,
Says, “Sorry, old man… you’re stuck instead.”

Outro
So here I sit, just tryin’ to get by,
Wonderin’ how I’ll make it ‘til the day I die.
Seven bucks left, can’t buy no stew…
Guess there’s nothin’ left this man can do.
It's Called Charity 🎶 The Salvation Army Blues 🎶 True Story in Song

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?)
It's Called Charity 🎶 The Salvation Army Blues 🎶 True Story in Song
Struggle with the Salvation Army’s Billing Practices,
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It's Called Charity 🎶 The Salvation Army Blues 🎶 True Story in Song