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  […]

Hamilton receives generous support

Posted on 21st January 2011, by The Salvation Army in Canada
Hamilton ON – When it comes to philanthropic initiatives, Protocol Global Solutions makes an effort to support The Salvation Army. “This company is very community-minded giving both financially and by volunteering their time to a number of causes,” says Major Gary Brown. “We are grateful for their generous support.” Pictured presenting their cheque for $500.00  […]
The devastating earthquake that struck Haiti just one year ago no longer is headline news, but to Frank Flaman, business man and philanthropist, it is still very close to his heart. When news broke on January 12, 2010 that Haiti had been devastated by a massive earthquake, Frank responded by donating $250,000 to The Salvation  […]
Kingston, ON – Jan 18, 2011 – A thank you letter delivered to The Salvation Army is a poignant reminder of just how important programs such as Toy Mountain are to children and families in need. In the letter; hand-written in crayon on a piece of paper towel, Sisters Yasmine, Katherine and Nadine each offered  […]

CHML Y108 Children’s Fund Donation

Posted on 12th January 2011, by The Salvation Army in Canada
Majors Gary and Krista Brown of The Salvation Army in Hamilton, Ontario receive a cheque from Andy Zimmerman, Vice President of the CHML/Y108 Children’s Fund. The CHML/Y108 Children’s Fund has been a generous supporter of The Salvation Army’s mission to provide assistance to children in the community in the past, and 2010 was no exception.  […]

Hope for Haiti – One Year Later

Posted on 11th January 2011, by Ontario Communications
Download the Report PDF On January 12, 2010, the nation of Haiti was devastated by a massive earthquake. More than 700 Salvation Army personnel from Haiti, themselves victims, quickly mobilized to distribute food, water, medical supplies and shelter to thousands of people affected. A year later, The Salvation Army continues to provide resources that are  […]

Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign Exceeds $18 Million National Target

Posted on 4th January 2011, by Ontario Communications
TORONTO, Jan. 4 /CNW/ – The Salvation Army is thrilled to report that the $18 million national target for the Christmas Kettle Campaign has been achieved.  There is still some final tallying to be done, but based on available information, the goal has been met.  The Salvation Army has collected more than $18 million in  […]

The Salvation Army Prepares to Serve 1,000 Christmas Day Dinners

Posted on 24th December 2010, by Ontario Communications
A Christmas Tradition – The Salvation Army Prepares to Serve 1,000 Christmas Day Dinners at 789 Dovercourt Road, Toronto on December 25, 2010 TORONTO, December 24, 2010  – A Christmas tradition continues as The Salvation Army Bloor Central Church prepares to serve 1,000 Christmas Day dinners at 789 Dovercourt Road, Toronto.  Captain John Murray, spokesperson  […]

Gold Coin Dropped in Christmas Kettle

Posted on 23rd December 2010, by Ontario Communications
A 1 oz gold coin donated, wrapped in a $50 and $5 dollar bill was donated today outside an LCBO in Richmond Hill, ON. It is estimated that the coin is worth approximately $1400. The donation was anonymous – the true spirit of Christmas!