Baby Gift Bag Program Gives a Hand up to Mothers in Need

Posted on 20th September 2016, by Ontario Communications
“Not everyone has the same support with the birth of a child,” says Lynne Mumford, community and family services worker for The Salvation Army in Peterborough, Ont. “Our baby gift bag, or newborn program, helps low-income mothers know that we value their child and they are not alone in this journey.” The newborn program is  […]

Toy Mountain Grove Tree Planting Dedication

Posted on 16th September 2016, by Ontario Communications
On Monday September 12, 2016 we honoureed some of our dedicated supporters from our CTV Toy Mountain Campaign. At The Salvation Army Jackson's Point Camp, we planted 6 Sugar Maple trees where we recognized their contributions to the campaign over the past several years. As a symbol we had the honourees water the trees as  […]

The Salvation Army’s 16th Annual Charity Golf Classic

Posted on 16th September 2016, by Ontario Communications
On Friday September 9th, The Salvation Army hosted their 16th Annual Charity Golf Classic at Angus Glen Golf Course. This year we had 108 golfers who experienced a great round of golf, delicious food and supported a great cause! This year's efforts raised $41,700 which will go towards The Salvation Army's greatest programming needs throughout  […]

Harry Rosen Donation Helps Those Affected by Fort McMurray Tragedy

Posted on 16th September 2016, by Ontario Communications
On August 9, 2016, Larry Rosen (Chairman and CEO) of Harry Rosen Inc., Canada’s premier source of men’s fashion, was honoured by The Salvation Army for the company’s $100,000 clothing contribution to help support residents affected by the Fort McMurray fires. “The Salvation Army is truly grateful for the generosity of Harry Rosen Inc., which will  […]

Push for Change

Posted on 16th September 2016, by Ontario Communications
Joe Roberts, a former homeless youth turned successful entrepreneur is pushing a shopping cart 9,000 km across Canada to raise awareness and funds to prevent youth homelessness. 50% of the funds raised through Joe’s walk, The Push For Change benefit Raising the Roof’s new initiative, The Upstream Project and 50% benefit the local participating youth  […]

Welcome of New Divisional Leaders

Posted on 15th August 2016, by The Salvation Army in Canada
    Welcome & Installation of Majors Everett & Vi Barrow As the Divisional Leaders of the   Ontario Great Lakes Division Conducted by Commissioner Susan McMillan Territorial Commander Supported by Colonels Mark & Sharon Tillsley Chief Secretary & Territorial Secretary for Women’s Ministries Join us                Thursday, September 8,  […]

Help to End Summer Hunger

Posted on 15th August 2016, by Ontario Communications
This summer, more than 950,000 Canadians will turn to a food bank for help. But, unfortunately, donations to food banks drop off when the weather gets warm. “Summer is always hard because donations tend to taper off,” says Pam Grimm of The Salvation Army in Kelowna, B.C. “Our food bank is essentially completely out of  […]

Salvation Army Thrifts Stores Make Camp Dreams Come True

Posted on 8th August 2016, by Ontario Communications
Summertime for hundreds of kids from low-income homes nationwide has gotten a little brighter thanks to the support of The Salvation Army Thrift Store’s ‘Send a Kid to Camp’ campaign. From April 11 to June 11, in 106 Thrift Store locations, the campaign, now in its sixth year, raised a record breaking $133,894 from generous  […]

Photo Essay: How Summer Camp Changes Lives

Posted on 26th July 2016, by Ontario Communications
Summer is here, and one place that gives vulnerable children the opportunity to have fun and learn life-long skills is Salvation Army camps. Click on any picture below to access the photo gallery and learn more about the positive impact that camp can have on a young life.