Donuts 4 Dignity to hit the streets of Vancouver.

For the second consecutive year, The Salvation Army is celebrating May as Dignity Month.  InVancouver, The Salvation Army in partnership with local pop up shop Cartems Donuterie, will be honoring this occasion by giving hope and donuts in the Downtown core on Tuesday, May 15th between11.30amand1.15pm

Distributing FREE mini ‘Sally Ann’ red velvet donuts to Vancouverites – as prepared by Cartems -Salvation Army volunteers will be moving from one location to the next beginning atRobson   Square, moving to Bentall One and concluding at Waterfront Station.

Since World War I, donuts have symbolized The Salvation Army’s long history in investing in the care and concern for those less fortunate and in need around the world – as dignity is a basic human right for one and all.

Shares Jordan Cash, Owner of Cartems Donuterie, “with donuts and the Salvation Army having a strong connection since World War I, we were thrilled at the opportunity to partner up with them, making the ‘Sally Ann’ donut and distributing it throughout the city. This is a great opportunity to raise awareness and draw attention to the Salvation Army’s efforts acrossCanadain support of vulnerable children and families. Each and every person has the fundamental right to dignity and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to do our part, working alongside the Salvation Army.”

The Salvation Army is thrilled to be working with donut shop, Cartems Donuterie, in making this event possible and admire their willingness to give back to the community.

In addition to day of events, from Thursday – Sunday of the same week, Cartems Donuterie will be selling the signature Sally Ann donut at their storefront for more people to experience.

Follow the progress of the day and engage by tweeting at:

@SalArmyBC
@cartemsdonuts
#donuts4dignity

* To note: Cartems Donuterie will be CLOSED tomorrow in order to hit the streets for Donuts 4 Dignity but will be open and ready for business on Wednesday.