By: June Li With less than one week left until Toy Mountain’s finale, we are calling all community members to get involved in this annual Christmas toy drive. In its 22nd year, Toy Mountain spreads Christmas joy to vulnerable families in need. As Toronto remains the child poverty capital of Canada, The Salvation Army in  […]

by: June Li There’s less than two weeks until Christmas day and the malls are bustling with people trying to find the perfect gift for their loved ones. Unfortunately, for many Canadians living in the Greater Toronto Area, the extra costs of the holidays are just an expense that they cannot afford. The sad reality  […]

On this cold and brisk morning, Jeff Lehman, Mayor of the City of Barrie, raised the Red Shield flag of The Salvation Army and proclaimed December 11-17 as Salvation Army Week. With a brass ensemble playing Christmas Carols near the flag pole, Mayor Lehman encouraged residents of Barrie to dig deep and support the Army’s  […]

by: June Li A truly spectacular annual tradition, the music of brass and choir was brought together once again to celebrate the season at Roy Thomson Hall for Christmas with The Salvation Army. Last Saturday, donors and music lovers graced the concert hall for an evening of Christmas carols and beloved songs of the season.  […]

Pictured above are Glenn van Gulik, PRD Area Director – Eastern Region, Major Everett Barrow, DC – Great Lakes Division, MPP Soo Wong, MPP Mike Colle, MPP Laurie Scott, Jeff Robertson, Area Director – Northern Region, Jeff Barrett, Business Administration Secretary and Major John P. Murray, Territorial Public Relations and Development Secretary by: June Li  […]

By: June Li Bright and early, children, adults, seniors and even dogs gathered at Sunnybrook Park for Santa Shuffle, an annual 5K Fun Run and 1K Elf Walk that raises funds to ease the burden of vulnerable families living in poverty. Pledges raised for the Toronto Santa Shuffle will stay local and help support The  […]

By: June Li Organizations like The Salvation Army rely on volunteers to operate supportive programs that are offered year-round. From serving meals, helping with painting projects, hosting games nights to sorting donations, volunteers help restore dignity and hope in people’s lives. Throughout the year, there’s a great need for helping hands, especially during the holidays.  […]

by: June Li From Salsa and Tango dancers to dancing mascots, The Salvation Army’s Ontario Central-East Division officially kicked-off their annual Toy Mountain Campaign with CTV last Friday. Held at Yonge and Dundas Square in Downtown Toronto, Christmas in the Square invited community members to join The Salvation Army to celebrate the holiday season with  […]

by: June Li Christmas is in the air! On Sunday, November 19th, The Salvation Army’s Ontario Central East Division marched in the 113th annual Santa Claus Parade. Celebrating the joy of Christmas, the Canadian Staff Band, Divisional Youth Band, visiting New York Staff Band and The Salvation Army’s Timbrels marched the parade route, spreading the  […]