Tag: Christmas kettle campaign
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Why One Woman is Donating Her Time to The Salvation Army This Christmas
In 2021, Kelley Sherin moved to Victoria, B.C., to take care of her nephew Jordon, 18, who has diverse abilities. Jordon had been moving from home to home in previous…
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Canadians Can Double Their Impact as The Salvation Army Partners with Walmart Canada to Bring Hope this Christmas Season
Walmart Canada to match in-store kettle donations up to $100,000 December 14, 2023 – TORONTO – In a collaborative effort to address the pressing needs of struggling Canadians during the…
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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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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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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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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…
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A Kettle Volunteer’s Checklist
The Salvation Army’s iconic Christmas Kettle Campaign has been providing hope to Canadians since 1906, when a single kettle in St. John’s, N.L. sought to collect donations in support of…
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Honouring Inspiring Youth Volunteers
The sound of a small bell ringing might be the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions The Salvation Army. It is a bell that symbolizes the Army’s…
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Corporate Partnerships Making a Difference
The Salvation Army acknowledges with gratitude the support of our faithful donors. We value our key partners including Walmart Canada, the Weston Family Foundation, the Rogers Foundation, Costco, Sobeys, and…
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Canadians Struggling and in Need Ahead of the Holiday Season
The Salvation Army calls on Canadians to help raise $9 million to meet their fundraising goal TORONTO, Dec. 20, 2022 – With Christmas around the corner, The Salvation Army warns…
