Tag: Christmas
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Forever Grateful to The Salvation Army
Every time Phyllis Barnaby sees or hears anything related to The Salvation Army, she gets emotional. It is a reminder of the support and care she received from the organization…
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Salvation Army World Leader Delivers Christmas Message
When I consider the star that was a significant part of the first Christmas story, I’m reminded that scientists view the stars in the sky very differently than I do.…
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Salvation Army to “Share the Warmth” this Christmas Season
Residents of Prince Albert, Sask., have been experiencing extreme cold weather. Temperatures have already reached -20 C, weeks before winter even officially begins. For The Salvation Army, this has increased…
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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…
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Gifting Smiles This Christmas
In 2015 when Cynthia, her husband and their four children first arrived in Canada, they were shocked at how much day-to-day living cost. From housing to essentials like food, she…
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Community Spirit That Makes a Difference
The 2022 Santa Shuffle, an annual 5K Fun Run and 1K Elf Walk held every December, brought together over 5,100 runners across Canada, generating more than $380,000 in revenue. This…
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Newcomer Family Thanks The Salvation Army in Calgary for Their Support
Like thousands of families each year that are victims of violence, “Jane” (not her real name) was forced to flee to Canada along with her children, with virtually nothing. Once…
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Volunteering for The Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle Campaign since 1957
For 65 years, Bill Isaac, 89, has been a volunteer for The Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle Campaign in Kelowna, B.C. Since 1957 he has served as a member of the…
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When Christmas Is not a Happy Time
For some people, Christmas isn’t always the ‘Most Wonderful Time of the Year.’ Alysse, 34, recalls the times she couldn’t afford to put gifts under the tree. But poverty wasn’t…
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Celebrate the Season at Roy Thomson Hall
On Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 7:30 p.m., we invite you to join us at Roy Thomson Hall as we celebrate this joyous time of year at Christmas with The…
