Tag: Christmas kettle
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A Heart for the Homeless Drives 11-year-old to Donate to The Salvation Army
Justin Hewitt, 11, from Napanee, Ont., went to a local grocery store to spend $15 he had in his pocket. However, he ended up not spending this on himself but…
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History of The Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle (WATCH)
The Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle Campaign is one of Canada’s largest and most recognizable annual charitable events. In fact, there are more than 2,000 kettle locations across Canada that support…
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Canadians Can Double Their Impact as The Salvation Army Partners with Walmart Canada to Help Those Faced with Impossible Choices This Christmas Season
Walmart Canada to match in-store kettle donations up to $100,000 December 19, 2024 – TORONTO – In collaboration with Walmart Canada, the 15th annual “Fill the Kettle Day” will play…
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A Kettle Volunteer’s Commitment to Give Back
Sue Wendzina was introduced to The Salvation Army at a young age. After losing her father, Sue’s mother had to raise nine children alone. With vital support and food assistance,…
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Bermuda’s Fill the Truck of Hope Helps Hundreds of Families this Christmas
For over a decade, The Salvation Army in Bermuda has hosted the Fill the Truck of Hope event,which supports families with food and gifts ahead of the Christmas season. Over…
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The Salvation Army in Canada Raises $10.9 Million in Christmas Kettles Prompting Urgent Appeal for Support to Reach $22 Million Goal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 5 days left to reach $22 Million Goal December 19, 2023 – TORONTO – As of Monday, The Salvation Army in Canada has raised a vital $10.9…
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The Salvation Army Helps Family Make Christmas Dinner a Little More Special
Since arriving in London, Ont., back in 2006, Bernadette (not her real name) and her husband faced many setbacks when it came to finding employment. For years, they would get…
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Increasing Pace of Inflation Drives 31 Percent More New Households to Seek Food and Shelter as Salvation Army Launches its Largest Public Fundraiser of the Year
The Salvation Army Launches its 133rd Annual Christmas Kettle Campaign Amidst a 31 Percent Surge in New Households Seeking Assistance TORONTO, ON, Nov. 21, 2023 – In response to the…
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Decades of Ringing Bells for The Salvation Army
During the holiday season in Penticton, B.C., you might come across Joseph Driscoll, wearing his signature Santa hat, and ringing a Salvation Army bell outside a local grocery store. He…
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Salvation Army in Yellowknife Gears up to Provide Christmas Support for Neighbours in Need
Just a couple of months ago, residents of Yellowknife, N.W.T., were forced to leave everything behind and evacuate to escape the devastating wildfires that affected the region. Today, as most…
