Divisional News

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!

Walmart Canada Helps The Salvation Army ‘Fill the Kettle’

Posted on 22nd December 2010, by Ontario Communications
For Immediate Release Walmart Canada Helps The Salvation Army ‘Fill the Kettle’ Retailer to Match In-Store Christmas Kettle Donations Across Canada on December 23rd Toronto, ON December 22, 2010 – Following the news that donations to The Salvation Army’s National Christmas Kettle Campaign are lagging, the organization is thrilled to partner with Walmart Canada for  […]

Volunteers Deliver Food Hampers in Kingston

Posted on 21st December 2010, by Ontario Communications
KINGSTON, Tue, Dec 21, 2010 – Thousands of families and children received a little Christmas cheer today as the Salvation Army handed out food hampers and toys at the Prince of Wales Own Regiment (PWOR) Armouries on Montreal St. in Kingston. More than 140 volunteers gathered to pack 2700 food hampers filled with all the  […]