Tag: Christmas
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Tax-Deductible Year-End Gifts Make Twice the Impact for People In Need
As we conclude another year, Canada continues to see a rise in people struggling to meet basic needs. According to a recent Salvation Army survey, only 46 percent of respondents…
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Salvation Army Welcomes Hundreds for Christmas Lunch
On Christmas Day, The Salvation Army’s Vancouver Harbour Light will continue a yearly tradition. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Christmas lunch, part of its daily Community Meal program,…
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Family Finds Belonging and a Christmas Tradition at The Salvation Army
Since arriving in Canada just over three years ago, Leota Menezes and her household have been actively involved in community activities and programs in Winnipeg. One of these has been…
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Salvation Army Issues Urgent Appeal as Donations Fall and Community Need Surges
TORONTO — December 19, 2025 — The Salvation Army is issuing an urgent appeal to the public as donations decline even as demand for essential services is rising sharply across Canada.…
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Christmas Message From The Salvation Army’s International Leader
As a young boy, I suffered from chronic bronchial asthma. Often, asthma attacks would come in the dark of the night. The result: fear of the dark, panic and, as…
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Salvation Army and Walmart Canada Partner for “Fill the Kettle Day” in Support of Families in Need
Walmart to match in-store kettle donations up to $100,000 December 18, 2025—TORONTO—As households across the country continue to feel the impact of challenging times, The Salvation Army is teaming up…
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Salvation Army Brightens Newcomer Family’s Christmas
Leah (not her real name) and her family have lived in Canada for five years. Now a little more settled, they can look back on their first holiday season in…
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Winnipeg’s Toy Mountain Brings Christmas Joy to Grandmother and Her Family
For quite a few years, Lisa relied on a limited income. As a result, the holiday season was stressful for her as she looked for ways to gather enough money…
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Christmas Assistance Program Lifts a Family in Need
For a long time, Charles Judson was the sole financial provider for his family, while his wife stayed home to care for the children. However, everything changed after Charles sustained…
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A Life-Changing Christmas
The year was 1980. Sheryl Rooth had just turned 12 and, despite her young age, she was experiencing a difficult time at home. She recalls fighting and painful memories that…
