Month: November 2023
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A Mother’s Gratitude for The Salvation Army’s Consistent Support
Feeling scared, anxious, and physically shaking, Blessing came to The Salvation Army in Milton, Ont., for the first time in 2014. As a single mother of four children, times were…
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Your Contributions Will Have Twice the Impact This GivingTuesday
The most wonderful time of the year is almost here! As the winter months approach, we can all sense the spirit of Christmas slowly taking over our homes, workplaces, and…
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Decades of Ringing Bells for The Salvation Army
During the holiday season in Penticton, B.C., you might come across Joseph Driscoll, wearing his signature Santa hat, and ringing a Salvation Army bell outside a local grocery store. He…
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Increasing Pace of Inflation Drives 31 Percent More New Households to Seek Food and Shelter as Salvation Army Launches its Largest Public Fundraiser of the Year
The Salvation Army Launches its 133rd Annual Christmas Kettle Campaign Amidst a 31 Percent Surge in New Households Seeking Assistance TORONTO, ON, Nov. 21, 2023 – In response to the…
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Salvation Army in Yellowknife Gears up to Provide Christmas Support for Neighbours in Need
Just a couple of months ago, residents of Yellowknife, N.W.T., were forced to leave everything behind and evacuate to escape the devastating wildfires that affected the region. Today, as most…
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The Toasty Toes Drive is Providing Warm Socks this Christmas Season
Socks are a popular gift idea during Christmas. They are inexpensive, practical, comfortable, and provide warmth. So why not donate a pair of cozy socks to those in need in…
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Community in Bermuda Unites to Build a Garden at The Salvation Army
Throughout October, The Salvation Army in Bermuda took part in the “Housing4All” Campaign. This movement brought different organizations in Bermuda together to take part in various events to raise awareness…
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We Will Remember (Watch)
As you remember and honour those who served and sacrificed their lives we invite you to watch this video and reflect on this passage from the poem For the Fallen by Laurence…
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Bermuda’s Addiction and Life Skills Program Transforms Lives
Every participant at The Salvation Army’s Harbour Light Addiction and Life Skills Program in Hamilton, Bermuda, has a story to share. The goal is that by the end of the…
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A Kettle Volunteer’s Checklist
The Salvation Army’s iconic Christmas Kettle Campaign has been providing hope to Canadians since 1906, when a single kettle in St. John’s, N.L. sought to collect donations in support of…
