Toronto, ON May 26, 2010 –The Salvation Army is reporting today that donations to its 2010 National Red Shield Campaign are approximately $1.15 million short of the $2.75 million goal needed to provide social services helping Canada’s poor and homeless. The campaign has collected an estimated 60 percent, or $1.6 million, of its goal going  […]

National Shelter Open House Day – May 19

Posted on 18th May 2010, by The Salvation Army in Canada
For the second consecutive year, The Salvation Army is opening its doors to the public, inviting Canadians to tour its facilities and see firsthand the social services it provides to more than 1.5 million people in need each year. The Salvation Army’s 2010 National Open House is the largest one-day event culminating a month-long fundraising  […]

Emergency Communications Training

Posted on 19th April 2010, by The Salvation Army in Canada
London, ON – 18 people gathered at Divisional Headquarters in London on Saturday, April 17, 2010 to attend the “Introduction to Amateur Radio & SATERN” workshop sponsored by the Ontario Great Lakes (ONG) Division’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS). The purpose of the course was to introduce participants to amateur radio, emergency communications and the Salvation  […]

Planning for the Future

Posted on 14th April 2010, by The Salvation Army in Canada
Local Charities Help Kitchener-Waterloo Residents Plan For The Future Kitchener-Waterloo, April 14, 2010 – For a limited time, the Kitchener-Waterloo Free Wills Alliance Program is giving Kitchener-Waterloo residents the opportunity to receive a complementary basic will. The Kitchener-Waterloo Free Wills Alliance program is sponsored by Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Diabetes Association, Grand River Hospital Foundation  […]

The Salvation Army Broadview Village Strawberry Social

Posted on 1st April 2010, by Ontario Communications
Saturday, JUNE 12, 2010 11:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 1132 Broadview Avenue, Toronto (North of Pottery Road) Crafts • Barbecue • Bake Sale • White Elephant Table Books • Silent Auction • Children’s Area • Music • Fun For All • and of course… Delicious Strawberry Shortcake PROCEEDS TO SUPPORT ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL CHALLENGES FREE  […]

Thanks to Gerdau Ameristeel Metals Recycling

Posted on 30th March 2010, by Ontario Communications
The Salvation Army would like to express their gratitude to Pete Downs and his colleagues from Gerdau Ameristeel Metals Recycling. In the past they have supported our Christmas campaign by sponsoring families and this year they have once again been very generous by donating $500 towards Toronto Family Services where their money will support the  […]

The Gift of a Wish

Posted on 25th March 2010, by The Salvation Army in Canada
It’s something very old in history, but with a new twist added. A local business in Thunder Bay is providing people with the opportunity to give the gift of a wish…along with hope to those in Haiti through The Salvation Army. This Wishbone is a not-for-profit item that can be used in many different facets…  […]