Chief of the Staff Joins Archbishop at Book Launch

Posted on 27th February 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
The Chief of the Staff, Commissioner Barry C. Swanson, joined the Anglican Archbishop of York, the Most Rev Dr John Sentamu, at The Salvation Army’s International Headquarters (IHQ) for the launch of Working With Street Children – An Approach Explored. In the book, released by Russell House Publishing Ltd, Andrew Williams MBE shares his experiences  […]
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Titanic Donation Helps At Risk and Homeless Youth

Posted on 27th February 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
For more than five years, The Salvation Army’s Sutton, Ontario, youth shelter has served homeless and at risk youth of York Region. On Saturday, February 18, 2012, The Optimist Clubs of Ontario made a titanic donation to the shelter. Donations of pillows, blankets, toiletries, food items and cheques totaling $545 will go a long way  […]
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Drop-in Centre Meets Needs of Local Youth

Posted on 27th February 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
There are no barriers to entry. No registration fee. No discrimination. For the past year, The Salvation Army Pembroke Community Church has been home to community youth ages 12 to 18 who come together to hang out, meet new friends and have fun in a safe and healthy environment. In 2011, after moving around to  […]
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Why Do We Donate?

Posted on 27th February 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
The list of motivations for giving to charity is endless. • An opportunity to make a difference • Historic roots • It’s a moral obligation • It provides a sense of purpose and personal fulfillment • Doing good in turn for what has been received from the organization • Family tradition • Tax laws make  […]
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What is Dignity?

Posted on 27th February 2012, by
Find our more about the Salvation Army’s Dignity Project at SalvationArmy.ca/dignity
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Elementary School Students Help Fire Victims

Posted on 24th February 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
Students at Springvale Elementary School, located at 92 Down’s Avenue in Halifax, Nova Scotia, made an effort to ensure that everyone in their community stayed warm this winter. Throughout the month of January students Jenna Mills and Sarah Pugh rallied their entire school to collect winter clothing for local individuals and families in need. Joanna  […]
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Program Will Offer Cooking Basics

Posted on 23rd February 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
A November Sussex N.B. Area Community Foundation grant has given support to a Salvation Army project called Sally’s Community Kitchen. This initiative is part of the Sussex Vibrant Communities Poverty Initiatives. The program is recognized as a Food Mentoring Initiative to help those living on low incomes. The goal of Sally’s Community Kitchen is to  […]
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Why is Compassion Important?

Posted on 20th February 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
Seven core operational values guide all aspects of The Salvation Army in Canada & Bermuda. Why is compassion important? Because every life has worth. Seven core operational values guide all aspects of The Salvation Army in Canada & Bermuda. Compassion, one of these values, states that the Army reaches out to others and cares for  […]
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Are Rising Food Costs Affecting You?

Posted on 20th February 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
From beef to coffee, and pasta and potatoes, food inflation has persisted. According to The Globe and Mail high food prices are here to stay. How do you manage when the price of food goes up? And, when food suddenly costs more, those who can least afford it get hit hardest. Will this not affect  […]
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Siemens’ Employees Join Forces for Families in Need

Posted on 17th February 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
Burlington – Siemens Canada employees were proud to help those in need by participating in the 2011 Hope for Holidays program, including various charity events across Canada. As a result, the company has recently made a donation of $25,261 to the local chapters of the Salvation Army. The donation is a result of Siemens matching  […]
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