It was Christmastime and, no matter how hard she tried, single parent, Raeann, couldn’t embrace the festive spirit. Could she get through her first Christmas on her own? How would she tell her four-year-old daughter there would be no Christmas turkey? Then, on Christmas Eve, a knock at the door changed everything. “Billie Marie and  […]

Each Christmas, The Salvation Army relies on thousands of volunteers to help our kettle campaign. Ginger Braaten is one of our faithful volunteers who shares why she supports The Salvation Army. “Salvation Army kettles are a part of my childhood. I remember Christmas shopping with my family and hearing the bells. Mom and Dad immediately  […]

Now in its 125th year, The Salvation Army’s annual holiday campaign seeks donations from the public to help millions of Canadians living in poverty. The Salvation Army is doing its best to help vulnerable Canadians across the country. But don’t just take our word for it. The following are links to recent media reports about  […]

It’s fun, festive and great exercise. The Salvation Army’s Santa Shuffle is also an easy way to support struggling people in your community. Every year, in 41 cities across Canada, over 16,000 participants secure pledges, dress in festive gear, walk or run, and brave the weather to make a difference in their local communities. “Over  […]

Buy Christmas gifts or pay bills? This was a question Dorothy and her husband struggled with last year. Living from paycheque to paycheque, they barely made ends meet, let alone having extra money for Christmas. On the verge of bankruptcy they had to find a way to improve their financial situation or  Christmas would be  […]

Toronto, ON November 16, 2015 – Today marks the national launch of The Salvation Army’s 2015 Christmas Kettle Campaign. Now in its 125th year, the annual holiday campaign seeks donations from the public to help millions of Canadians living in poverty. With a $21-million fundraising goal, the campaign enables local Salvation Army units in 400  […]

With recent layoffs in London, Ont., The Salvation Army is seeing more people requesting assistance for Christmas this year. Hundreds of low-income families and individuals in Canada will depend on The Salvation Army to celebrate Christmas. “At any time people can be hit with an unexpected crisis,” says Nancy Kerr, Program Services Manager for The  […]

On Remembrance Day, what will you and your family remember? Remembrance Day began in response to the terrible death toll of the First World War. Today, it is as much a tribute to those currently serving in uniform as it is to those who have lost their lives in combat. Every Remembrance Day, The Salvation  […]

One in seven Canadian children live in poverty, which means each year thousands of children go to bed on Christmas Eve not knowing if there will be any toys under the tree in the morning. “Every child deserves to have something under their Christmas tree,” says Major Les Marshall, Territorial Secretary for Public Relations and  […]

Kaitlyn, a 23-year-old single parent, lived with her sister. When the landlord discovered Kaitlyn had a two-week-old baby, he asked her to leave. With no place to go, she arrived at The Salvation Army’s Family Shelter in Winnipeg. Here she found a safe place and assistance in pursuing a stable environment.   “I had no  […]