Tag: Christmas
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Salvation Army Restores a Mother’s Hope During Christmas
When asked how she and her son’s holiday season would look without The Salvation Army, Sara (not her real name) gave a simple answer. “Christmas? There would have been none,”…
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Salvation Army Christmas Gift Program Undergoes Changes to Promote Equality
The Salvation Army in Maple Ridge, B.C., has made some changes to its Christmas Village Gift program to ensure that all families receive an equal and fair number of gifts…
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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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A Mother’s Gratitude for The Salvation Army’s Consistent Support
Feeling scared, anxious, and physically shaking, Blessing came to The Salvation Army in Milton, Ont., for the first time in 2014. As a single mother of four children, times were…
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Your Contributions Will Have Twice the Impact This GivingTuesday
The most wonderful time of the year is almost here! As the winter months approach, we can all sense the spirit of Christmas slowly taking over our homes, workplaces, and…
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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…
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The Toasty Toes Drive is Providing Warm Socks this Christmas Season
Socks are a popular gift idea during Christmas. They are inexpensive, practical, comfortable, and provide warmth. So why not donate a pair of cozy socks to those in need in…
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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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Your Year-end Donation Will Help Others Find New Hope for 2023 and Increase Your Tax Credits at the Same Time
As we approach the end of 2022, we know people are struggling. A recent national survey by The Salvation Army revealed that 52 per cent of Canadians have recently faced…
