Another successful Golf Classic, another $200,000 nearer our $1 million dollar goal! As of this tournament at the Highlands Golf Club on June 3, 2014, we are at 90% of this goal, so thank you to everyone who participated in this years’ 12th Annual Supreme Group Salvation Army Golf Classic – golfers, sponsors, donors, and volunteers. We hope each  […]

The Salvation Army’s annual Red Shield Appeal is taking on a new face this May, starting with Edmonton and Calgary, as we ask you to donate using your cell phone. As a new initiative, and to continue on with The Salvation Army’s tradition of fundraising in May, we’re campaigning with Text-to-Donate over the next 31  […]

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  […]

The extremely cold temperatures, along with frozen eyebrows, eyelashes, and moustaches, didn’t keep any die-hard Shufflers away from the 23rd annual 5k Santa Shuffle on December 7, 2013. For many, it was a personal victory having run the coldest race ever, and as Edmonton Emcee Mark Sholz put it, “I’ve just had confirmation from Bud,  […]

Wednesday, December 4th was a big day here at The Salvation Army; volunteers were arriving, turkeys were being cooked, places were being set, all in anticipation of the hundreds of Edmontonians in need of a Christmas dinner. A tradition spanning at least the past 20 years (we’ve lost count!), The Salvation Army Addictions & Residential  […]

November 29, 2013 was the 16th Festival of Carols concert in Edmonton, but this year was extra special as the annual event happened for the first time in Calgary on December 1st! The Festival of Carols is a free event to thank donors, supporters, volunteers, and friends of The Salvation Army. Close to 1500 people  […]

With the help of Olympic champion Jennifer Heil, The Salvation Army officially launched our annual Christmas Kettle Campaign in Edmonton at the Hope in the City breakfast on Friday, November 15, 2013! Our goal this year is to raise $500,000 between November 14th and Christmas Eve. At last year’s inaugural event, we raised $100,000 to  […]

October 26, 2013, wasn’t just another Saturday for The Salvation Army – it was a day full of strategy, fun, laughter, fellowship, and food all for a good cause. The 20th Annual Harvest Brunch & Auction raised just over $66,000 towards an industrial kitchen for Edmonton Community Crossroads. Crossroads operates outreach programs in an inner  […]

There are some long roads in life – literally. For those in our community who are walking those roads every day, looking for the next place for food, clothing, shelter, or all of the above, the gift of new socks is immeasurable. Thanks to an annual charitable initiative at TELUS called “Socks for SOX”, those in need of  […]

1,000 donuts, 1,000 smiles, and a day of sunshine… that’s what we call a successful Donut Day! Situated in historic Fort Edmonton Park, The Salvation Army set up on the train platform and greeted visitors of the park with smiles and free donuts to celebrate 120 years in Edmonton. Serving donuts also commemorates a Salvation Army tradition dating back to  […]