Tag: Christmas
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Calgary Keeps the Spirit of Generosity Alive
By Simran Rambhia The Santa Shuffle may take place on one festive morning, but in Calgary, its impact lasts all year. It can be found in a family’s food hamper,…
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Your Steps Can Give a Child a Summer to Remember
by Simran Rambhia For children in Hamilton, a week at summer camp can feel like a lifetime of memories. Funds raised through The Santa shuffle help The Salvation Army Hamilton Community & Family…
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In Whitby, Hope Doesn’t End with Christmas
On one December morning, people in Whitby put on Santa hats, tie their shoes and come together for the Santa Shuffle. by Simran Rambhia Every year, The Santa Shuffle brings people together to run,…
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The Things You Don’t See Can Change Everything
by Simran Rambhia There are some things you notice right away. A table filled with food. A child is opening a Christmas gift. A cup of hot chocolate warming cold hands. Laughter filling a room. …
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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…
