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Salvation Army to Accept Haiti Relief Donations via Text Message

Posted on 14th January 2010, by Salvation Army
Canadians can donate to the Haiti Earthquake Disaster Relief Fund by texting HAITI to 45678 Toronto, ON January 14, 2010 – The Salvation Army has activated its Text to Donate program in support of the Haiti Earthquake Disaster Relief Fund. Canadians can make a $5.00 donation to The Salvation Army’s efforts in Haiti by texting  […]

Salvation Army Centres Meet Increase in Demand for Services

Posted on 6th January 2010, by Salvation Army
The Christmas holidays typically bring a spike in the number of domestic disputes police respond to. There is more alcohol in the home, bills start coming in, there is increased stress and sometimes things turn violent. Most victims of abuse keep their families together during the holidays and leave after. As a result, Salvation Army  […]
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Home for the Holidays

Posted on 6th January 2010, by Salvation Army
Laurie Williamson presents a cheque to Captain David Allen in Mississauga, Ont. Over the past five years, he’s donated $50,000 to the Army The Salvation Army gives hope to thousands across the country each year, and I’m sure they get some strange requests. But I’m pretty certain that a tuba never made it to their  […]
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The Salvation Army 2009 Year in Review

Posted on 3rd January 2010, by Salvation Army
It was a difficult year for many in Canada. In 2009 hundreds of thousands of Canadians worried about their jobs and their savings. According to Stats Canada, “The Canadian economy lost a startling 129,000 jobs in January, almost all full-time positions and a record single-month total.”
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