In every community, there are individuals whose generosity towards The Salvation Army positively impacts the lives of people going through hardship. The reasons why they donate may be different, but it usually stems from an impactful experience that led them to choose The Salvation Army. Elda Egan donates to The Salvation Army because she is  […]

Giving hope and help to Canadians in need is at the core of The Salvation Army’s mission. Last year, over 2.1 million people were helped thanks to the generosity of our volunteers, donors, and corporate partners. One of the organization’s long-standing partners is Walmart Canada, who have been alongside The Salvation Army for 15 years  […]

750 Children and Youth to Receive Gift of Warmth TORONTO, Thursday, September 16, 2021 – A collaborative effort is underway to support children and youth in the Nunavut community of Igloolik. Igloolik-based Grade 4 teacher Colleen Chau reached out to The Salvation Army Alberta and Northern Territories Division and set in motion a plan that  […]

The holiday season is behind us now, and so is The Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle Campaign. While the final numbers of its $23 million fundraising goal are yet to be determined, the organization is thanking its donors and supporters for entrusting them with generous gifts that ensure people living in vulnerable circumstances will enter the  […]

If giving to charity is still on your list for 2020, it’s not too late. Holiday giving is not only a great opportunity to give a gift of hope to someone in need, it can have a practical purpose as well. As the end of the year approaches, a gift to a qualified charitable organization,  […]

Government to provide Army and other agencies with additional funding to combat food insecurity (above) The Salvation Army and representatives from other agencies meet with federal ministers to discuss food insecurity during the pandemic On December 18, Salvation Army representatives met in a virtual roundtable with key federal government ministers together with other agencies—including Food  […]

When Araxie’s husband died suddenly at the age of 62, she was devastated. Coping with that loss has been one of her life’s biggest challenges. Looking for healthy ways to deal with the pain of loss, Araxie researched charitable giving and specific causes that she could support. “I knew a little bit about The Salvation  […]

Like its name implies, The Salvation Army Thrift Store, National Recycling Operations (NRO) is much more than just a thrift store. NRO empowers donations of gently-used clothing and household items to make a tangible impact and build stronger communities. Once a shirt is donated, it is no longer just an article of clothing–it becomes an  […]