Every year, The Salvation Army fills a need at Christmas. But they can’t do it alone The three of them were like all the other kids on their street. They couldn’t wait for Christmas and everything that special day entailed. Their tree was decorated. The houses on their street were lit up cheerfully. School was  […]

Volunteering and giving back is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give this Christmas. As The Salvation Army embarks on its Christmas campaign, it relies on volunteers to make Christmas memorable for people in need. From assisting on our iconic red kettles, to feeding the hungry, to sorting toys and packing food hampers,  […]

With a lead gift of $50,000 from Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life, The Salvation Army’s fundraising efforts focus on ending poverty in Canada Toronto, ON November 17, 2014 – The Salvation Army launched its national Christmas Kettle Campaign today, marking the 124th year that the organization has sought donations from the public to  […]

Toronto, ON January 15, 2014 – Contributions from donors throughout Canada helped The Salvation Army exceed its goal, setting a new record for the organization’s iconic Christmas Kettle Campaign. In its 123rd year, the annual fundraiser collected over $21 million in donations, an increase of  2 percent from 2012. “Year after year, we are truly  […]

Here I am, a nice Jewish girl, standing behind The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle in the local mall.  It’s Friday afternon and my art group has volunteered to take turns manning the kettle. The kettle is strategically positioned near the mall entrance, next to the donut shop. Repeated wafts of sweet apple turnovers and hot  […]

Donors, volunteers, sponsors and partners across Canada helped The Salvation Army’s 2012 Christmas Kettle Campaign collect $20.6 million, just short of the Army’s $21 million target. “We’re incredibly grateful for the continued generosity Canadians showed us this Christmas season,” says Graham Moore, Public Relations and Development Secretary for The Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda.  […]

Toronto, ON – December 21, 2012 – On December 20, Walmart Canada hosted its third Walmart Fill the Kettle Day. Individual Canadians generously responded by donating more than $150,000 to Salvation Army Christmas kettles located in Walmart stores across the country and Walmart Canada matched with a corporate donation of $100,000. In total, more than  […]

On Thursday, December 20, 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. The Salvation Army encourages shoppers to visit Walmart on December 20 and make a donation. Every donation makes an impact in the life of someone in need.  […]

“It seems colder than last year,” my son, Jordan, said with a smile. One Saturday every December, his church youth group volunteered to man the Salvation Army kettle at our local grocery store. Jordan and I were assigned the early afternoon shift. “You’re right,” I agreed. “It does seem colder this year.” Jordan rang the  […]

It’s easy, accessible and you don’t have to leave the comforts of home. With the Christmas season under way, now is a great time to embrace technology to help others. The Salvation Army’s online kettle, fillthekettle.com, compliments the traditional bell-ringing campaign used in front of retail stores at 2,000 locations across Canada. Money raised is  […]