Tag: Fundraising
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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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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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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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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…
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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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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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Canadians Can Double Their Impact as The Salvation Army Partners with Walmart Canada to Share Hope and Help this Christmas Season
Walmart Canada to match in-store kettle donations up to $100,000 December 15, 2022 – TORONTO – On Saturday, December 17, Walmart Canada will host the 13th annual “Fill the Kettle…
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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…
