The Salvation Army Opens Doors to Public During National Red Shield Campaign
Largest Non-governmental Provider of Social Service in Canada Hosts Open House Events at Facilities Nationwide
WHO: Salvation Army leaders and the general public, including local politicians, civic groups and community leaders
WHAT: On Wednesday, May 19th The Salvation Army will host a national open house, giving the media and public an opportunity to tour facilities and see, first-hand, the services provided to more than 1.5 million Canadians each year.
BACKGROUND: The National Open House is The Salvation Army’s largest one-day event, culminating a month-long fundraising campaign – the National Red Shield Campaign that seeks to educate the public about the cycle of poverty in Canada and raise funds to help combat the problem.
The open house events follow the release of a new Salvation Army report detailing the public’s perception on homelessness and poverty. More information about both the May Red Shield report and open house events can be found online at www.SalvationArmy.ca.
NATIONAL CONTACT:
Andrew Burditt
Territorial Public Relations Director
The Salvation Army
416-845-8231
andrew_burditt@can.salvationarmy.org
WHEN/WHERE: Wednesday, May 19th at Salvation Army Centres and Shelters located across the country.
National Open House Locations
ALBERTA and Northern Territories
Centre of Hope
420 9 Avenue SE, Calgary
CONTACT: Captain Pam Goodyear
The Salvation Army Addictions & Residential Centre
9611 102 Avenue, Edmonton
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
CONTACT: Karen Diaper
780-920-8818
The Salvation Army
125 Elmore Drive, Fort McMurray
CONTACT: Joan Noble
780-791-3234
The Salvation Army Community Services
164 Stratton Way SE, Medicine Hat
CONTACT: Major James Hagglund
403-529-6883
The Salvation Army Community & Residential Services
4925 45th Street, Yellowknife
CONTACT: Major Dale Sobool
867-920-4673
BRITISH COLUMBIA:
Vancouver Harbour Light
119 E Cordova Street, Vancouver
CONTACT: Major Brian Venables
778-227-7291
Victoria Addictions and Rehabilitation Centre
525 Johnson Street, Victoria
CONTACT: Carol Barton
250-858-0808
MANITOBA:
Winnipeg Booth Centre
180 Henry Avenue, Winnipeg
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
CONTACT: Major Al Hoeft
204-946-9459
CONTACT: Captain Tiffany Marshall
204-781-9053
ONTARIO:
Barrie Bayside Mission Centre
16 Bayfield Street, Barrie
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
CONTACT: Major Roy Randell
705-728-3737
Kingston Harbour Light
562 Princess Street, Kingston
CONTACT: Major Gary Brown
613-572-4325
London Centre of Hope
281 Wellington Street, London
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
CONTACT: Nancy Powers
519-661-1359
Oakville Lighthouse Shelter
750 Redwood Square, Oakville
CONTACT: Rachel Sawatzky
905-339-2918
Ottawa Booth Centre
171 George Street, Ottawa
CONTACT: Michael Maidment
613-795-8898
St. Catharines Community Resource Centre/Booth Centre
184 Church Street, St. Catharines
CONTACT: Major Michael Hennessy
905-684-7813
Toronto – The Gateway
107 Jarvis Street, Toronto
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
CONTACT: Pamela Loveless
416-545-7569
CONTACT: Captain John Murray
416-998-0117
Thunder Bay Community & Residential Services
545 Cumberland Street N, Thunder Bay
CONTACT: Major Merv Halvorsen
807-345-7319
QUEBEC:
L’Abri d’espoir
2000, rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montreal
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
CONTACT: Amelia Desjacques
514-554-5607
Montreal Booth Centre
880, rue Guy, Montréal
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
CONTACT: Michel Tasse
514-349-2848
Hôtellerie pour hommes & Maison Charlotte
14, Côte du Palais, Québec City
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
CONTACT: Melissa Chasse
418-806-9900
SASKATCHEWAN:
Regina Waterston Centre
1845 Osler St, Regina
11:00 am presentations with guided tours to follow
CONTACT: Pamela Snider
306-551-2230
Saskatoon Community Centre
339 Avenue C S, Saskatoon
CONTACT: Captain Rhonda Smith
306-242-6833
