FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 5 days left to reach $22 Million Goal December 19, 2023 – TORONTO – As of Monday, The Salvation Army in Canada has raised a vital $10.9 million through its iconic Christmas kettles. However, with a fundraising goal of $22 million and only 5 days left in the campaign, the organization is  […]

Walmart Canada to match in-store kettle donations up to $100,000 December 14, 2023 – TORONTO – In a collaborative effort to address the pressing needs of struggling Canadians during the festive season, The Salvation Army is teaming up with Walmart Canada for the 14th annual “Fill the Kettle Day on Saturday, December 16. Walmart Canada  […]

The Salvation Army Launches its 133rd Annual Christmas Kettle Campaign Amidst a 31 Percent Surge in New Households Seeking Assistance TORONTO, ON, Nov. 21, 2023 – In response to the escalating pace of inflation impacting countless Canadians, The Salvation Army is announcing the commencement of its 133rd Annual Christmas Kettle Campaign, marking the organization’s largest  […]

The Salvation Army calls on Canadians to help raise $9 million to meet their fundraising goal TORONTO, Dec. 20, 2022 – With Christmas around the corner, The Salvation Army warns of an alarming increase in need across Canada. According to recent research released by the organization, more than half of Canadians polled said they had  […]

Walmart Canada to match in-store kettle donations up to $100,000 December 15, 2022 – TORONTO – On Saturday, December 17, Walmart Canada will host the 13th annual “Fill the Kettle Day” and match donations, up to $100,000, made by individuals to Salvation Army Christmas kettles located in its stores nationwide. “We know people are struggling.  […]

Food security challenges, concerns over having enough income to cover their basic needs are top of mind for many Canadians. TORONTO, Dec. 12, 2022 – A new survey from The Salvation Army finds that as the country heads into the holiday season, a growing number of Canadians are increasingly pessimistic about the future of their  […]

The Salvation Army launches the 132nd Annual Christmas Kettle Campaign – its largest public fundraiser of the year supporting 2.6 million vulnerable people in 400 communities across Canada.  TORONTO – November 15, 2022 – People are struggling. The combination of on-going economic uncertainty, inflation and impact from the pandemic is being felt acutely on the  […]

TORONTO, ON – September 24, 2022 – In what has been deemed a “historic storm” and “landmark weather event” in Atlantic Canada, The Salvation Army is mobilizing trained personnel to feed, hydrate, shelter and support first responders and those affected by Hurricane Fiona. Your immediate support will help meet the urgent needs of thousands of  […]

Walmart Canada to match in-store kettle donations up to $100,000 December 16, 2021 – TORONTO – On Saturday, December 18, Walmart Canada will host the 12th annual “Fill the Kettle Day” and match donations made by individuals to Salvation Army Christmas kettles located in its stores nationwide, to a maximum of $100,000. Since 2007, Walmart  […]

The Salvation Army’s largest public fundraiser of the year supports 2.1 million vulnerable people in 400 communities across Canada. TORONTO, Nov. 12, 2021 – The ongoing pressures of the pandemic and the impact of inflation are having a significant effect on the lives of Canadian families and their children. Over the last year, 65 percent  […]