Not Everyone Can Afford Back-to-School Supplies

Posted on 21st August 2017, by SalvationArmy.ca
Not Everyone Can Afford Back-to-School Supplies
Summer is starting to wind down and retailers are rolling out back-to-school deals. But not everyone can afford school supplies. What happens when struggling families simply can’t provide the essentials? Moncton, N.B., is one of many Salvation Army centres across Canada supporting low-income and struggling families by providing donated school supplies and backpacks. “Last year,  […]

Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign Surpasses $21-Million Goal

Posted on 10th January 2017, by SalvationArmy.ca
Christmas kettle volunteer thanks donor for contribution. Photo by Steve Nelson.
Toronto, ON January 10, 2017 – The Salvation Army is pleased to announce that it raised over $23.5 million nationally through its Christmas Kettle Campaign, surpassing its $21-million goal. “We are truly grateful for the continued support of our donors, volunteers and community partners, who enable us to help 1.9 million struggling Canadians during the  […]

10 Hard-to-believe Facts about Poverty in Canada

Posted on 14th May 2015, by SalvationArmy.ca
Poverty is a significant issue and, regardless of circumstances, The Salvation Army helps people who have experienced major setbacks in their lives.
Have you seen The Salvation Army’s campaign, It’s Time to End Poverty? With one in 10 Canadians living in poverty, it’s more important than ever to raise awareness about the issue. Did you know… one in five households spend over 50 percent of their income on rent, which puts them at risk of homelessness? 42  […]
TORONTO, Nov. 10, 2014 /CNW/ – Today, one in 11 Canadians live in poverty. The Salvation Army recognizes that poverty is a critical issue, and that everyone has a right to access basic necessities such as nutritious food, health care, education, and economic opportunity. The Salvation Army is declaring that It’s Time to End Poverty. On Wednesday,  […]

Salvation Army Sends Kids to School with Backpacks Full of Dignity

Posted on 4th August 2014, by SalvationArmy.ca
Salvation Army sends kids to school with backpacks full of dignity
While stores promote new back-to-school supplies, thousands of children in Canada are reminded of what they don’t have. “For low-income families, money in the household goes to food and basic necessities,” says Major Russ Holland of The Salvation Army’s Vancouver Community and Family Services. “Once again, The Salvation Army is excited to help families in  […]

It’s Time to End Poverty in Canada

Posted on 31st July 2014, by SalvationArmy.ca
Salvation Army ad campaign focuses on ending poverty in Canada
It’s time to get serious about ending poverty in Canada. It’s 2014. We’re too developed, too wealthy, and too kind-hearted a country to allow poverty to affect any of us. One in 11 Canadians live in poverty. It’s the root cause that puts basic human dignity out of reach for so many people, making access  […]

“Help Give February a Heart” Campaign Positively Impacts Lives

Posted on 21st February 2013, by SalvationArmy.ca
Salvation Army Thrift Stores across Canada want to encourage the public to help better their local communities by positively impacting the lives of those less fortunate. Through the ‘Help Give February A Heart’ campaign, residents in communities across the country can show compassion and care simply by cleaning out their closets, basements and garages and  […]
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The War The Salvation Army Helped Me Win

Posted on 22nd October 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
The Salvation Army is embarking on an innovative, hard-hitting and informative advertising campaign to address real issues facing the Nation’s younger demographic. Creative wall posters in more than 10 universities across the country, and print ads in university or similar urban publications, will not only capture the attention of, but will make an emotional connection  […]
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Salvation Army Announces May as Dignity Month

Posted on 4th May 2011, by Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is announcing May as Dignity Month in support of the Dignity Project and its annual Red Shield Campaign. The Campaign aims to raise money to fight poverty across Canada. “With the launch of our annual May Red Shield Campaign, there’s no better time for us to declare a month devoted to restoring  […]
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Salvation Army Announces May as Dignity Month

Posted on 4th May 2011, by Salvation Army
Toronto, ON, May 4, 2011 – The Salvation Army is announcing May as Dignity Month in support of the Dignity Project and its annual Red Shield Campaign. The Campaign aims to raise money to fight poverty across Canada. The Salvation Army’s Dignity Project launched in March with a goal of educating the public about the  […]
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