Christmas Toy Hampers and Kettle Campaign

• On-line registration at SalvationArmyCalgary.org or call 403-410-1158 or 403-410-1160.
• Toy Angels launches November 18. Toys can be dropped off at CPS locations.
• Donate to the toy program and help us fill any gaps at SalvationArmy.ca/calgarytoydrive
• Volunteers needed for various distribution times – openings can be found at SalvationArmyCalgary.org/volunteer

Kettle Campaign and Christmas Toy Program volunteers can:

• Sign up through our webpage: https://app.betterimpact.com/Application?OrganizationGuid=588f18d1-4ba0-41e8-bdc9-4a71611fb046&ApplicationFormNumber=1
• Email our volunteer department at volunteerservices@salvationarmy.ca
• Or call  403-410-1109

We have a position description for the Kettle Host on our website which then asks potential volunteers to email the volunteer department. https://www.salvationarmycalgary.org/volunteer-with-us/

Christmas Kettle Campaign | November 17 – December 24

Help us reach our $850,000 goal this year by donating at a Kettle at one of our 33 locations across the city. Kettle campaign funds stay local and supports shelter housing for men and women; emergency food hampers; baby essentials and more for families; programming (homework, recreation, camp), backpacks, toys for children and youth; Mobile Warming Stations and other Outreach programs for the homeless and vulnerable, literacy and financial literacy. Tap your card at a Kettle or visit us online at SalvationArmy.ca/donations.

Santa Shuffle | December 7

Help fight poverty one step at a time at our annual 5K Fun Run and 1 K Elf Walk! We are excited to announce that Santa Shuffle will be back to in-person this year at The Confluence.

Christmas Kettle Campaign | November 13 – December 24

Help us reach our $550,000 goal this year by donating at a kettle at one of the many locations across the city (cash, debit, or credit accepted), or online at SalvationArmy.ca. Thousands of volunteer hours will also be needed to reach this goal, so if you can spare 2 hours for a kettle shift, please visit yegkettles.ca. Your donation stays local to support our year-round programs that help our neighbours in need – from clothing and hot meals, to senior’s programs and summer camps.

Santa Shuffle | December 7

Help fight poverty one step at a time at our annual 5K Fun Run and 1 K Elf Walk! This festive event will be held at Rundle Park this year.
Register your team today at SantaShuffle.ca to start collecting pledges, and don’t forget your Christmas outfits!

Christmas toy program

Online donations to Edmonton’s toy program can be made at SalvationArmy.ca/edmontontoydrive to help us fill any age gaps.

Christmas Assistance Registration 

To register with us for Christmas assistance this year, please make an appointment based on your location in the city:

South: 780-469-6846
Northwest: 780-457-0275
Northeast: 780-474-4324

• Can’t be registered at another agency (i.e. Christmas Bureau)
• Must provide income verification for the whole household (incl. child tax)

Christmas Assistance

If you need Christmas assistance; please contact 780-743-4135.

Requirements:

• Proof of Address
• IDs for all family members
• Proof of income/expenses (30-day bank statements for each account)
• Copy of lease/utility bill

Christmas Kettle Campaign | Nov 15 – December 24

Our annual Christmas Kettle Campaign start November 15! Join us for a shift or two and help us make it a Merry Christmas for everyone! Shifts are just 2 hours, and you can sign up today by calling

Volunteering

If you’d like to volunteer your time and help others this Christmas season, call 780-743-4125.

Christmas Hampers 

For more information, please call 780-538-2848.

Christmas Kettle Campaign

Help us this Christmas by signing up to volunteer to ring the bells at a Kettle! Kettle shifts are only 2 hours. Contact us at 780-296-3946 to sign up for a shift, or email us at grandeprairie.kettles@salvationarmy.ca

Foothills Salvation Army Christmas Toy Drive

For more information call 403-336-4387

Christmas Hamper Distribution 

Please follow this link to register: Register here. 
Call 403-336-4387 for more info.

Christmas Kettle Campaign

To sign up for a Kettle shift, visit lethbridgesalvationarmy.ca/kettles, call or text Donna at 403-331-8870 or email Lethbridge.Kettles@salvationarmy.ca. 

To register for our toy program, please visit lethbridgesalvationarmy.ca/register

Please contact The Salvation Army Medicine Hat Community Church for details on their Christmas programs. 403-529-2003.

Please contact The Salvation Army Family Services in Peace River for information on their Christmas programs and services at 780-624-2370.

Adopt-a-Family & Senior

Seniors or families that needs help this Christmas, please call 403-346-2251 to register for this program. Or maybe you’re interested in sponsoring a family, or a senior to help make sure they have a Merry Christmas? Call today!

Christmas Kettle Campaign | November 14 – December 23

Help us fill our shifts on the kettles this year and help support our programs all year long. If you can spare a few hours, call 403-346-2251 to sign up today.

Santa Shuffle | December 2

Help fight poverty one step at a time at our annual 5K Fun Run and 1 K Elf Walk at Kerry Wood Nature Centre! Register your team today at SantaShuffle.ca to start collecting pledges!

Toy and Food Hampers

If you’re in need of assistance this Christmas season, we can provide toy and food hampers. Contact Cathy at 403-346-2251 for an application.

Christmas service | TBD

More info coming soon!

Kettles Campaign | November 14 – December 23

Our annual Christmas Kettle campaign gets underway November 14 and runs until December 23rd. Volunteers needed to cover Kettle shifts in various locations in St. Albert, Stony Plain, and Spruce Grove. Contact Crystal (St. Albert) or Rosie Stittle (Spruce/Stony) at 780-458-1937 for more information. Funds stay local to support our programs and services to Give Hope Today all year long, such as the Bunker youth drop-in programs, Hope Company market, cafe, wellness, summer day camps, March Breakfast Basketball camp, special community events, after school program, and more.

Breakfast with Santa | November 18

Come enjoy a pancake and sausage breakfast and get your picture taken with Santa! On Saturday, November 18th from 10 a.m. – 12 a.m. Santa will be available for pictures (bring your own camera). Price of admission is just one new, unwrapped toy per person for our toy store! Please reserve your spot by getting a ticket through our website and selecting your time slot, either Entry 1: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. or Entry 2: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. as space is limited.

Our toy store is something we open up every Christmas season to families who cannot afford to purchase gifts for their kids at Christmas. By bringing a new toy and coming to this event you will be directly supporting and helping local families!

Toy Story | November 27 to December 22

Register by calling Betty @ 780-458-1937 if you need help with gifts this Christmas.

Candlelight Service | December 24

Join us at 4 p.m. on December 24 for our candlelight service. Everyone is welcome.

Christmas Toy and Hamper Registration | Nov 1 – December 6

The Christmas Toy and Hamper registration will be held  on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1 – 4:30 p.m. from Nov 1 to Dec 6. Applicants can register at 4925 45 Street.

All applicants must bring:

• Valid photo ID for all adults in the household
• Valid ID for all children in the household (i.e., Health Care)
• Proof of residency (i.e., a piece of mail)
• Proof of income for the household (i.e., bank statement or pay stub)

Christmas Kettle Campaign | Nov 23 – December 23

Kettles will be out on Thursdays and Fridays from 4-8 p.m., and on Saturdays from 12-6 p.m. If you would like to volunteer for a kettle shift, you can email Tony Brushett at tony.brushett@salvationarmy.ca.

Christmas Eve Service | December 24

There will be a Christmas Eve Service at 11 a.m.