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The Salvation Army in Canada Raises $10.9 Million in Christmas Kettles Prompting Urgent Appeal for Support to Reach $22 Million Goal
Posted on 19th December 2023,
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 5 days left to reach $22 Million Goal December 19, 2023 – TORONTO – As of Monday, The Salvation Army in Canada has raised a vital $10.9 million through its iconic Christmas kettles. However, with a fundraising goal of $22 million and only 5 days left in the campaign, the organization is […]
Salvation Army Research Finds 1 in 5 Canadians and Nearly Half of Single Parents Are Struggling to Cover Their Basic Needs
Posted on 18th December 2023,
2023 Canadian Poverty and Socioeconomic Analysis reveals growing demand for social services, allows The Salvation Army to better serve those in need. December 18, 2023 – TORONTO – New research from The Salvation Army Canada finds Canadians are struggling to meet their basic needs with inflation, food affordability and housing security persisting as top issues. […]
Why One Woman is Donating Her Time to The Salvation Army This Christmas
Posted on 15th December 2023,
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 years, living in different countries. Kelley felt Jordon needed stability for his wellness and became his primary caregiver and parent. When Kelley arrived in Victoria, […]
Canadians Can Double Their Impact as The Salvation Army Partners with Walmart Canada to Bring Hope this Christmas Season
Posted on 14th December 2023,
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 festive season, The Salvation Army is teaming up with Walmart Canada for the 14th annual “Fill the Kettle Day on Saturday, December 16. Walmart Canada […]
Salvation Army Restores a Mother’s Hope During Christmas
Posted on 12th December 2023,Salvation Army Christmas Gift Program Undergoes Changes to Promote Equality
Posted on 7th December 2023,
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 this Christmas. What was formerly known as the Adopt a Family program, has been renamed and sponsors help all clients instead of focusing on one […]
Committed to the Cause
Posted on 6th December 2023,
The Army honours retiring Vancouver advisory board members. In 1980, lawyer George Hungerford was approached to join The Salvation Army’s Greater Vancouver Advisory Board, a dedicated group of community leaders positioned to assist and advise the Army’s work in the community. His father served on the same board for many years and Hungerford had previously […]