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How You Can Help Make Thanksgiving Special

Posted on 1st October 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
Thanksgiving won’t be a happy time for more than three million Canadians living in poverty. But for those of us who lead comfortable lives, Thanksgiving can be a time of giving back. The Thanksgiving season presents the perfect opportunity for you to donate your time, skills, or resources to those who are less fortunate. You  […]
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5 Things to Look for in Non-Profit Financial Statements

Posted on 24th September 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
The Salvation Army recently released its Annual Review. Here’s what you should look for in its financial statements: 1. % of Fundraising Costs to Total $ Raised This percentage will provide insight into the actual cost associated with raising funds within the non-profit organization. A high ratio will be an indication that the charity may  […]
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Financial Transparency and Accountability

Posted on 17th September 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
The Salvation Army highly values its relationship with donors and recognizes that without their support, it would not be able to continue to serve more than 1.8 million people every year. The Salvation Army believes that financial transparency and accountability is essential to its success and is a member of Imagine Canada’s Ethical Code Program  […]
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5 Ways to Conquer Empty Nest Syndrome

Posted on 3rd September 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
And they’re off! With kids going to college/university, many parents are living in an empty house. Whether you are delighting in the empty nest or mourning its loss, here are some tips to help you survive the transition. 1. Write down all the things you’d promised yourself you’d get around to doing one day. Pin  […]
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Volunteering trends—Youth Lead the Way

Posted on 27th August 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
In general, younger Canadians are more likely to volunteer than older Canadians. A recent article by Statistics Canada also states that: • young Canadians aged 15 to 24 were more likely to volunteer than Canadians in most other age groups. • more than eight in 10 Canadians help others directly (informal volunteering). • while younger  […]
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One Young Volunteer’s Olympic Experience

Posted on 21st August 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
For many years, the Salvation Army, along with hundreds of other churches, has been actively involved in providing outreach, hospitality and service projects during events like the London 2012 Olympics. When 16-year-old Matt Moore volunteered to be part of the team of 20 Salvation Army members from Canada he did it for the cool, exciting  […]
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Olympic Visitors Learn More about The Salvation Army

Posted on 15th August 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
While more than 4,000 cups of water were given to Olympic men’s marathon spectators on Sunday, August 12, many visitors had their understanding of the Army expanded. The Olympic marathon route took runners past The Salvation Army’s International Headquarters building six times, making the area ideal for The Salvation Army to connect with thousands of  […]
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Food Bank May Feel Effects Of Rising Prices

Posted on 9th August 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
Experts are predicting a sharp rise in food prices as drought conditions continue throughout much of the United States and parts of eastern Canada. Lt. Peter Robertson from the Salvation Army in Portage, la Prairie, says people who are already accessing the food bank are having enough trouble making ends meet as it is, so  […]

Is Charitable Giving Becoming a Status Symbol?

Posted on 6th August 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
According to a National Post report about an academic paper on “Conspicuous Giving”, charitable giving has become a status symbol. The term “conspicuous giving” describes the way society at large has latched on to a desire for visibility that comes with donating time or money. Some people see nothing wrong with getting credit for giving;  […]
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Generosity in Canada: Trends in Charitable Donations

Posted on 30th July 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
Canada’s long tradition of supporting charities is showing signs of change. A recent report by Statistics Canada examined philanthropic behavior between immigrants and other Canadians. Key findings include: • Immigrant donors give more on average than Canadian-born donors, a pattern consistent with that found in 2007. • Immigrants are more likely to be religiously active,  […]
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