Rembrandt Homes – a Family Affair.

Posted on 10th February 2011, by The Salvation Army in Canada
Derk, Tony and Tina Marsman accept their thank you award in recognition of Rembrandt Homes contribution to the 2010 Christmas Kettle Campaign in London. At a partner appreciation luncheon in December, attending business partners and suppliers donated over $9,000 to the kettle. Afterwards, Tony Marsman, owner of Rembrandt Homes and Tony Marsman Contruction Ltd, matched  […]

Dorchester Foodland recognized.

Posted on 10th February 2011, by The Salvation Army in Canada
The Dorchester Foodland recently wrapped up their third year Kettle Campaign. Volunteer organizer Lorene Preston was thrilled at the number of volunteers who participated in the campaign, resulting in a total donation of $11,512,26, their highest return on donations to date. Accepting the recognition award from the London Public Relations Department is Foodland store manager  […]

EDS Team Assists With Search and Rescue Exercise

Posted on 8th February 2011, by The Salvation Army in Canada
London, ON – On Saturday, February 5, 2011 The Salvation Army’s Emergency Response Team from London assisted with Exercise Frost Bite and SAR Games at the Kinsmen Fanshawe Sugar Bush. The aim of the exercise was to practice search and rescue strategies, tactics and winter SAR survival skills in a challenging and fun environment. It  […]

UWO Students Offering Support makes donation

Posted on 28th January 2011, by The Salvation Army in Canada
Students at the University of Western Ontario donated cash and food items on Friday January 28 to the Centre of Hope in London. The donation, amounting to $830 in cash and a dozen boxes of non-perishable items, was the result of a series of lectures organized by the local chapter of Students Offering Support. President  […]

The Salvation Army in Orillia Assists with Freight Train Derailment

Posted on 27th January 2011, by Ontario Communications
At approximately 10:30 am on Wednesday, January 26, 2011, The Salvation Army in Orillia received a phone call from the Orillia Fire Department, requesting assistance from The Salvation Army in the wake of the train derailment that occurred near Severn Township early Wednesday morning. The request was for food and hydration for 50-75 personnel who  […]

2011 Camp Staff Applications Available

Posted on 27th January 2011, by Ontario Communications
Camp Staff applications are available for those interested in working at either Jacksons Point or Newport Adventure Camps during the summer. Because we want to make sure our campers have a safe, fun, and memorable experience at camp, our hiring process is very thorough. If you are interested in applying for a position this summer  […]

The Salvation Army Responds to Extreme Cold Alert in Toronto

Posted on 21st January 2011, by Ontario Communications
Fore Immediate Release January 21, 2010 – Toronto – In response to the Extreme Cold Weather Alert issued by the City of Toronto, The Salvation Army has opened an additional 47 emergency shelter beds in the downtown core.  The following facilities have opened extra beds: The Gateway – 10 extra beds, Evangeline Residence – 9  […]