Toronto Santa Claus Parade

Posted on 22nd November 2010, by Ontario Communications
The Salvation Army once again partnered with the Toronto Santa Claus Parade on Sunday, November 21, 2010. For more photos of the parade, visit our Flickr page

A Shopping Spree to Remember for Parry Sound Kids

Posted on 19th November 2010, by Ontario Communications
Parry Sound, ON – November 15, 2010 – Winter clothes shopping turned out to be a thrill for 12-year old Linda Salerno as she joined 37 other local children for a free shopping spree Monday night at the Walmart and Hart Department stores in Parry Sound. “I thought it was a pretty cool chance to  […]

The Salvation Army in Ottawa Launches 2010 Christmas Kettle Campaign

Posted on 18th November 2010, by Ontario Communications
Innovative Google Technology Provides New Method for Donors to Support Iconic Campaign OTTAWA, November 18, 2010 – On Friday, November 19, 2010, The Salvation Army will officially launch its annual Christmas Kettle Campaign and mark 125 years in the City of Ottawa with a giant birthday cake, hot chocolate and Christmas carols performed by the  […]
Toronto, November 18, 2010 – Today The Salvation Army will officially launch it’s Annual Christmas Kettle Campaign with the ‘World’s Largest Kettle’ – 8’ in diameter, 5’10” in height, weighs 2,800 lbs and can hold $800,000 worth in quarters.  The Christmas campaign is aimed at raising money to support social service programs that work to  […]

Barrie Launches Christmas Campaign with Hope In The City Breakfast

Posted on 17th November 2010, by Ontario Communications
The Salvation Army in Barrie officially launched its Christmas Kettle Campaign at the Hope In The City Breakfast. Held at the Barrie Country Club, guest speaker Michael ‘Pinball’ Clemons, along with Mayor Dave Aspden placed the first donation into the kettle. “What a morning!”, says Jeff Robertson, spokesperson for The Salvation Army. “Thanks to our  […]

The Salvation Army Launches 2010 Christmas Campaign with “World’s Largest Kettle”

Posted on 17th November 2010, by Ontario Communications
Toronto, November 17, 2010 – On Thursday, November 18, 2010, The Salvation Army will officially launch it’s Annual Christmas Kettle Campaign with the ‘World’s Largest Kettle’ – 8’ in diameter, 5’10” in height, weighs 2,800 lbs and can hold $800,000 worth in quarters. The Christmas campaign is aimed at raising money to support social service  […]

Toy Mountain Truck Donated by Ford

Posted on 17th November 2010, by Ontario Communications
The Salvation Army would like to thank the Toronto Area Ford Dealers for their generous gift of a Ford F150 to collect toys for the duration of the CTV Toy Mountain Campaign.  Their support and partnership will help The Salvation Army give hope and dignity to children in need in Toronto this Christmas one toy  […]

CTV Toronto Launches 15th Annual Toy Mountain Campaign

Posted on 16th November 2010, by Ontario Communications
For Immediate Release (November 15, 2010) The Grinch Won’t Steal This Christmas! CTV Toronto Launches 15th Annual Toy Mountain Campaign – CTV Toronto hosts a festive kick-off event Nov. 25 at the Sony Centre featuring a chance to win tickets to see How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical – To tweet this release: http://bit.ly/c0l7ND  […]

Salvation Army Responds to Tropical Storm Tomas

Posted on 10th November 2010, by Ontario Communications
The Salvation Army across the Caribbean is responding to damage caused by Tropical Storm Tomas. Some countries – including Haiti – have been left relatively unscathed, but others are dealing with the aftermath of the worst storm for many years.

In Barbados the government – through the Ministry of Agriculture – officially wrote to The Salvation  […]