As 2019 is quickly coming to an end, now may be a good time to consider donating to a charity. Maximum tax benefits depend on timing and, when you make a gift to The Salvation Army by December 31, you not only help to improve the lives of some of the most vulnerable in society,  […]

Toronto, ON December 21, 2017 – With just a few days remaining before Christmas, The Salvation Army is hoping for a strong outpouring of support from the public. As of Dec 21, The Salvation Army’s Kettle Campaign had raised over $16 million in donations, which is nearly $5 million below its $21-million fundraising goal. “We rely  […]

For donors, 60 years of age or over, a Salvation Army charitable gift annuity not only enables them to make a donation that supports the work of The Salvation Army, it provides a safe, secure stream of income for life that is largely tax exempt and often has a better return than GICs or Bonds.  […]

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  […]

This is the story of a generous woman, bright lights and her legacy.  Betty Bonnington (née Rogers) was born in rural Saskatchewan in 1927.  She moved to Toronto in 1952 to live near her future husband, Ken Bonnington.  Soon afterward, Betty and Ken married and in 1957 moved to West Vancouver, British Columbia.  Ken’s job  […]