CTV Toronto and The Salvation Army work to bring more smiles to children as the Toy Mountain campaign kicks off for 2010 December 8, 2010 by Julia Hosking With the countdown to Christmas underway, CTV Toronto and The Salvation Army launched their 15th Annual Toy Mountain Campaign on Thursday, November 25. Hosted by Tom Brown,  […]

SALVATION ARMY APPEALS FOR CHRISTMAS KETTLE DONATIONS Donations to the Iconic Campaign Have Fallen Below 2009 Levels KINGSTON, December 17, 2010 – With just one week remaining in the Salvation Army’s 2010 Christmas Kettle Campaign, donations have slipped below 2009 levels. The iconic campaign, which officially launched on November 19th, is attempting to raise $240,000  […]

Today a Salvation Army Kettle worker for the Bayview Village Mall was greeted with a wonderful Christmas surprise.  An anonymous donor made a donation of $1,000. “A donor wanted to make the donation on Sunday, but our Kettles do not operate on Sunday at Bayview Village.” said David Haggett, Kettle Coordinator.  “The donor cleared it  […]

For Immediate Release Toronto – In response to the Extreme Cold Weather Alert issued by the City of Toronto, The Salvation Army has opened an additional 40 emergency shelter beds in the downtown core.  The following facilities have opened extra beds: The Gateway – 10 extra beds, Evangeline Residence – 2 extra beds, Florence Booth  […]

December 4th, 2010 marked another successful Santa Shuffle Fun Run and Elf Walk for The Salvation Army across Canada.  Canadians sprung into action to fight poverty one step at a time. The morning brought with it fresh cool air perfect for that last run of the season.   Santa was on site with his sleigh  […]

The 4th Annual Parry Sound Fire Department Food Drive took place on Saturday, December 4th, and was a huge success. Over 65 volunteers joined forces with The Salvation Army and the Fire Department going door-to-door collecting non-perishable food donations. Volunteers included almost 40 children from local hockey teams, the 4H club, the dance academy and  […]