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Salvation Army Launches 127th Annual Christmas Kettle Campaign

Posted on 21st November 2017, by SalvationArmy.ca
127th annual christmas
Toronto, ON November 21, 2017 – Today The Salvation Army officially launches its 2017 Christmas Kettle Campaign. Now in its 127th year, the annual holiday campaign seeks donations from the public to help The Salvation Army assist millions of people living in poverty. With one in 10 Canadians struggling to make ends meet, The Salvation Army’s campaign  […]

Salvation Army Partnership Supports Homeless Veterans

Posted on 6th November 2017, by SalvationArmy.ca
A homeless vet holding a sign that asks for help and hot coffe
When you consider the fact that Canada is a highly developed country, it’s hard to believe that 2,250 Canadian veterans are homeless and that they will face Remembrance Day on the street. In an effort to address the issue of homelessness among veterans, The Salvation Army Centre of Hope in Halifax has partnered with Veterans  […]

Salvation Army Helps Combat Waste and Improve Access to Fresh Food

Posted on 2nd November 2017, by SalvationArmy.ca
Salvation Army Helps Combat Waste and Improve Access to Fresh Food
Food waste in Canada is at record levels and The Salvation Army in London, Ont., is participating in a food coalition that rescues high-quality fresh food and redistributes it to people in need. “According to the London Poverty Research Centre, 26,000 people in London can’t afford to eat a sufficient, safe and nutritious diet on  […]