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 of an alarming increase in need across Canada. According to recent research released by the organization, more than half of Canadians polled said they had  […]

During a recent CTV Toy Mountain broadcast at Oakville Place on December 9, The Salvation Army and CTV welcomed the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada. Through an innovative partnership with CTV’s Toy Mountain campaign, The Salvation Army and the community come together to help families in need and put smiles on children’s  […]

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 quickly discovered they would have a struggle ahead of them affording what they needed; yet she knew they made the right decision to leave Nigeria.  […]

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 nationwide event, now in its 32nd year, provides support for individuals and families in need during the holiday season. Participants of all ages and fitness  […]

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 Day” and match donations, up to $100,000, made by individuals to Salvation Army Christmas kettles located in its stores nationwide. “We know people are struggling.  […]

Food security challenges, concerns over having enough income to cover their basic needs are top of mind for many Canadians. TORONTO, Dec. 12, 2022 – A new survey from The Salvation Army finds that as the country heads into the holiday season, a growing number of Canadians are increasingly pessimistic about the future of their  […]

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 church, contributing to different programs and campaigns throughout the years for The Salvation Army. Today, he is focused on helping count the incoming Kettle Campaign  […]

International Volunteer Day is held annually on December 5. Today, The Salvation Army recognizes its global army of compassionate individuals who have shared hope and changed lives for the better as the people of Ukraine navigate the devastating and widespread humanitarian impacts of the Russian invasion. In March 2022, Dr. Jeff Pitcher, a lifelong member  […]