Last year, The Salvation Army in Canada helped 1.85 million people. That’s 5,000 people every day. We are truly grateful for the support from our generous donors and committed volunteers who enable us to improve the lives of vulnerable people. Click on the images shown here to see The Salvation Army at work.  

With one in eight Canadian families struggling to put food on their table and an estimated 30,000 people experience homelessness on any given night, The Salvation Army’s Christmas dinners provided a holiday meal for those who wouldn’t otherwise have one. “It’s a festive atmosphere,” says Captain George Kogan, from The Salvation Army in Langford, B.C.  […]

According to Imagine Canada, a national charitable organization which supports Canada’s charities, more than 60% of Canadians intend to donate to charity over the holidays. A large portion of The Salvation Army’s fundraising occurs during its Christmas campaign and at the close of the calendar year. These donations set the precedent for the upcoming year  […]

The Gift of Salvation It is with hearts filled with thanksgiving and praise to God that we should enter this Christmas season. I hope we will all take time to reflect and contemplate the everlasting love and eternal plan of salvation that God has prepared since the beginning of time for all mankind. We certainly  […]

In more than 2,000 locations across Canada, Salvation Army bell-ringers serve on the front lines of what continues to be the organizations most popular fundraising tool. Rod McMullin, who’s volunteered on the familiar red kettle for several years in Oshawa, Ont., says it’s a heartwarming experience. “Many people stop by to drop cash or coins  […]

Toronto, ON December 18, 2015 – With a fundraising goal of $21 million, The Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle Campaign has received over $13 million in donations so far this holiday season. The charitable fundraiser runs through Christmas Eve and helps local Salvation Army units provide vulnerable people with basic necessities such as food, clothing, shelter and  […]

TORONTO, December 17, 2015 ― On Saturday, December 19, Walmart Canada will match donations made by individuals to Salvation Army Christmas kettles located in its stores nationwide up to a maximum of $100,000. In addition, Walmart Canada will contribute $70,000 to CTV Toy Mountain in Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, Ontario Great Lakes (Oakville Place, Burlington Mall  […]

Christmas should be a time of great joy. But for many Canadians struggling to make ends meet, the season is less than merry and bright. Thanks to the generosity of people such as Lorne Moir, The Salvation Army can extend its reach in improving the situations of vulnerable individuals and families this Christmas and throughout  […]

December 14, 2015 – The Salvation Army is offering clothing vouchers as part of a welcome package for refugees arriving in Canada. These vouchers can be redeemed at Salvation Army Thrift Stores and will help provide the additional clothing needed by newcomers as they settle in the country. To coincide with the arrival of newcomers  […]

Remedy Holdings Inc., a privately owned Canadian company with pharmacy operations throughout Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia, has donated 12,480 pounds of food to The Salvation Army. “One in eight Canadians struggle to put food on the table,” says Major Les Marshall, territorial public relations and development secretary. “With the generous donations of partners such  […]