Fellowship And Friendship At Family Day Dinner

Posted on 26th February 2014, by Alberta
Family Day Dinner
On February 17, 2014, over 500 meals were served at The Salvation Army Centre of Hope in downtown Calgary to families, seniors from the East Village, and individuals staying at the Centre. “It’s always wonderful to see the happy, smiling faces of individuals, couples, and families as they gather around the table as a big  […]

A Blessing to Winnipeg

Posted on 25th February 2014, by jmifsud
Winnipeg, MB – In March 2013, The Salvation Army Prairie Division introduced a strategic plan for the city of Winnipeg. This strategic plan, titled Seeking the Welfare of our City, not only showed what the Army envisions it mission for the city to be, but also how it would work to bring this vision to  […]

Cash for Clunkers and Charity

Posted on 21st February 2014, by jmifsud
Regina, SK – As part of its Capital Cares volunteer and sponsorship initiative, Capital GMC in Regina raised $5,500 for The Salvation Army through its Cash for Clunkers and Charity campaign. “This was an easy way for Capital GMC and our customers to support The Salvation Army.  It supplies a great service to the community  […]
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Rodeo Burgers’ Tasty Round-Up For Charity!

Posted on 10th February 2014, by Alberta
Rodeo Burgers
Despite frigid temperatures and extreme wind chill (cold enough to shock even the most hardy Albertan!), Edmontonians braved it all to support a worthy cause, and warm up with a free and delicious burger from Rodeo Burgers! The great folks at Rodeo Burgers hosted a fundraiser for The Salvation Army, whereby food donations were being accepted for  […]

2013 Toy Mountain Campaign Raises $327,593.29

Posted on 21st January 2014, by jmifsud
Winnipeg, MB – CTV, The Salvation Army and Scotiabank want to say a heartfelt Thank You Winnipeg! This year’s Toy Mountain campaign raised a total of $327,593.29 in toy and cash donations. This translated into more than 16,000 toys for children in need here in Winnipeg. “For many families helped by The Salvation Army here  […]
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2nd ANNUAL COMMUNITY NEW YEAR’S DINNER

Posted on 10th January 2014, by jmifsud
SASKATOON, SK – The Salvation Army has always believed that helping the less fortunate shouldn’t only happen over Christmas but, year round, and so is born a new tradition with The Salvation Army in Saskatoon. In continuing its efforts to help those in need throughout the entire year, The Salvation Army will be hosting its  […]
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Calgary Toy Drive Raises Over 30,000 Toys

Posted on 7th January 2014, by Alberta
Group
Over 30,000 toys were collected during the Toy Angels campaign between November 6 to December 20, 2013, and that means thousands of Calgary kids had something special waiting for them to open on Christmas morning.  “It’s incredible, it takes your breath away, to look upon the mountain of toys piled high to the ceiling,” expresses Karen  […]

Stahl Peterbilt Toy Drive Collects Over 800 Toys

Posted on 20th December 2013, by Alberta
Stahl Toy Drive
Wednesday December 11th, was a joy-filled day here at The Salvation Army in Edmonton. For the seventh year, the staff and customers from Stahl Peterbilt collected toys to donate to our Community & Family Services (CFS) Christmas program. This year, over 800 toys were donated! The toys are distributed from our CFS warehouse where parents  […]

ConocoPhillips Canada Donation Offers Hope

Posted on 19th December 2013, by Alberta
Conoco Donation
On Thursday, December 12, 2013, Lloyd Visser, Vice-President Environment & Sustainable Development for ConocoPhillips Canada, presented a cheque to The Salvation Army for $10,000. “We were very pleased when the senior leadership team at ConocoPhillips Canada contacted us about a donation,” explains Captain Pam Goodyear, Divisional Secretary for Public Relations & Development. “Monetary donations like  […]

AGAT Laboratories Donates $100,000 To The Salvation Army

Posted on 19th December 2013, by Alberta
Agat Laboratories
It is because of generous donors like AGAT Laboratories, that The Salvation Army can continue its work in restoring hope and dignity to Canada’s impoverished. The Salvation Army wishes to thank the compassionate team at AGAT Laboratories for their ongoing support and for making it possible to care for our country’s less fortunate at Christmas  […]