By: June Li Finding employment can be difficult, but for those living with a developmental disability, the barriers to entering the labour market can be challenging. Historically persons with disabilities have been underrepresented in the workforce and research has shown that persons with disabilities have the highest unemployment rate. To help break these barriers, The  […]

Toronto, Aug 30, 2018 – The Salvation Army in Toronto is responding to Mayor John Tory’s appeal for support for over 1,500 people, including over 300 children, who were displaced after the St. James Town apartment building fire last week at 650 Parliament Street. The Salvation Army is mobilizing their Community and Family Services teams  […]

By: June Li For years, Quan Luu wanted to make a difference in his community. With colder temperatures hitting Toronto, he saw many without warm coats or winter accessories such as; hats, sweaters and jackets. After witnessing the number of homeless individuals on the street, he knew that he needed to do something. He understood  […]

Pictured above: Councillor Jon Burnside with team members at the East York Thrift Store. Last year, the tight-knit community of East York welcomed a Salvation Army Thrift store into their neighbourhood. To celebrate their one year anniversary, the Thrift Store held a special in-store event. From giveaways to face painting, guests enjoyed the festivities with  […]

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwired – May 12, 2014) – Summer is nearly here and, to celebrate the end of a long, hard winter, 7-Eleven is inviting Canadians to shed those winter blues along with their coats, boots, fleece, hats and gloves. In partnership with the Salvation Army Thrift Store, the convenience chain is encouraging its guests  […]

For the first time ever, the Ontario Great Lakes Division hosted a Community & Family Services/Thrift Store Conference entitled “Restoring Dignity”.  Folks from all across the division gathered at Guelph Citadel on September 20th and 21st for two days of learning, networking and fellowship. The conference was organized by the Business Administration department at DHQ  […]

At the back of a busy Thrift Store in the downtown core of Toronto, there is a quiet space filled with soft, comfortable couches, shelves stacked with books, and the smell of coffee in the air. This is the site of the new, ‘Coffee Corner’ found at the Parkdale Thrift Store. The space is a retreat  […]