Thanks to Your Generosity Vulnerable People Will Enter the New Year with Hope

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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 new year with hope and help.

“This year has been a year like no other,” says Lt-Colonel John Murray, spokesperson for The Salvation Army in Canada. “Canada’s worst public health crisis in recent history has meant The Salvation Army is seeing a worrisome and unprecedented jump in people seeking our services. Your generosity is guaranteed to make a difference for people who are struggling like never before.”

“Your generosity is guaranteed to make a difference for people who are struggling like never before”

“My kids loved the little books, gift cards and toys they received this Christmas,” says Rachel, who was recently laid off from her job due to COVID-19.

“The Salvation Army’s food bank rescued us and got us through the hump. We’ve never been in this situation,” says Scott, whose family was suddenly living on one income.

“The Salvation Army’s food bank rescued us and got us through the hump”

In 400 communities across Canada, The Salvation Army’s community and social service activities include:  hunger relief for individuals and families through food banks and feeding programs; shelter for people experiencing homelessness and support for those needing housing; rehabilitation for those struggling with substance-use recovery; long-term care and palliative care; Christmas assistance such as food hampers and toys; after-school programs, camps and school nutrition programs for children and youth; and life-skills classes, such as budgeting, cooking for a family, and anger management.

“As the current crisis evolves, and with one in 11 Canadians living in poverty, we are confident that the number of people seeking our help will continue to grow,” says Lt-Colonel Murray. “Your kindness will allow us to meet the needs of those who come to us and help alleviate some of their burdens. For that, we are truly grateful.”

By Linda Leigh