Toronto, ON December 18, 2015 – With a fundraising goal of $21 million, The Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle Campaign has received over $13 million in donations so far this holiday season. The charitable fundraiser runs through Christmas Eve and helps local Salvation Army units provide vulnerable people with basic necessities such as food, clothing, shelter and  […]

TORONTO, December 17, 2015 ― On Saturday, December 19, Walmart Canada will match donations made by individuals to Salvation Army Christmas kettles located in its stores nationwide up to a maximum of $100,000. In addition, Walmart Canada will contribute $70,000 to CTV Toy Mountain in Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, Ontario Great Lakes (Oakville Place, Burlington Mall  […]

Christmas should be a time of great joy. But for many Canadians struggling to make ends meet, the season is less than merry and bright. Thanks to the generosity of people such as Lorne Moir, The Salvation Army can extend its reach in improving the situations of vulnerable individuals and families this Christmas and throughout  […]

December 14, 2015 – The Salvation Army is offering clothing vouchers as part of a welcome package for refugees arriving in Canada. These vouchers can be redeemed at Salvation Army Thrift Stores and will help provide the additional clothing needed by newcomers as they settle in the country. To coincide with the arrival of newcomers  […]

Remedy Holdings Inc., a privately owned Canadian company with pharmacy operations throughout Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia, has donated 12,480 pounds of food to The Salvation Army. “One in eight Canadians struggle to put food on the table,” says Major Les Marshall, territorial public relations and development secretary. “With the generous donations of partners such  […]

On Saturday, December 5, in 41 cities across Canada, 16,000 runners and shufflers laced up to raise funds that will ease the burden of one in 10 Canadians impacted by low-income this Christmas and throughout the year. “While numbers continue to come in, we appear to be on our way to surpassing last year's $600,000  […]

It was Christmastime and, no matter how hard she tried, single parent, Raeann, couldn’t embrace the festive spirit. Could she get through her first Christmas on her own? How would she tell her four-year-old daughter there would be no Christmas turkey? Then, on Christmas Eve, a knock at the door changed everything. “Billie Marie and  […]

Each Christmas, The Salvation Army relies on thousands of volunteers to help our kettle campaign. Ginger Braaten is one of our faithful volunteers who shares why she supports The Salvation Army. “Salvation Army kettles are a part of my childhood. I remember Christmas shopping with my family and hearing the bells. Mom and Dad immediately  […]

Now in its 125th year, The Salvation Army’s annual holiday campaign seeks donations from the public to help millions of Canadians living in poverty. The Salvation Army is doing its best to help vulnerable Canadians across the country. But don’t just take our word for it. The following are links to recent media reports about  […]

It’s fun, festive and great exercise. The Salvation Army’s Santa Shuffle is also an easy way to support struggling people in your community. Every year, in 41 cities across Canada, over 16,000 participants secure pledges, dress in festive gear, walk or run, and brave the weather to make a difference in their local communities. “Over  […]