Toronto, ON December 21, 2017 – With just a few days remaining before Christmas, The Salvation Army is hoping for a strong outpouring of support from the public. As of Dec 21, The Salvation Army’s Kettle Campaign had raised over $16 million in donations, which is nearly $5 million below its $21-million fundraising goal. “We rely  […]

For donors, 60 years of age or over, a Salvation Army charitable gift annuity not only enables them to make a donation that supports the work of The Salvation Army, it provides a safe, secure stream of income for life that is largely tax exempt and often has a better return than GICs or Bonds.  […]

According to Imagine Canada, a national charitable organization which supports Canada’s charities, more than 60% of Canadians intend to donate to charity over the holidays. A large portion of The Salvation Army’s fundraising occurs during its Christmas campaign and at the close of the calendar year. These donations set the precedent for the upcoming year  […]

This is the story of a generous woman, bright lights and her legacy.  Betty Bonnington (née Rogers) was born in rural Saskatchewan in 1927.  She moved to Toronto in 1952 to live near her future husband, Ken Bonnington.  Soon afterward, Betty and Ken married and in 1957 moved to West Vancouver, British Columbia.  Ken’s job  […]

As 2014 quickly comes to an end, we reflect on the past and start planning for the new year. Now is a good time to consider making a year-end donation to charity. Maximum tax benefits depend on timing. When you make a gift to The Salvation Army by December 31, you not only improve the  […]

Donating to charity is one of the most meaningful acts a person can take. Every year, more than 24 million Canadians donate to those in need because they care about their fellow citizens. But with 160,000 charities and non-profit organizations, how does one decide where to direct their money? Canadian author and sociologist, Anne-Marie Ambert,  […]

A recent Ipsos Reid survey says a strong interest in giving reflects Canadians’ faith in the work of the charitable sector. The most popular reason why Canadians donate to a charity is the desire to “help those in need.” Donors look for a variety of information when researching a charity to determine whether they will  […]

Mobile giving and crowdfunding—will this be the next generation of Canadian giving? Every year, millions of Canadians donate to charitable and non-profit organizations. There are many reasons why people give, such as awareness that a need exists, the desire to make a difference and tax benefits. According to Michael Johnston, president and founder of Hewitt  […]