As the year winds down, The Salvation Army is asking Canadians to keep them in mind when they are considering donating to charity. Donations are critical to The Salvation Army’s survival and are used to, not only help those in need at Christmas but, fund various programs and services—services that address practical needs such as  […]

With Christmas only days away, The Salvation Army is calling on Canadians to help fill the kettle. “Every gift makes a huge difference in the life of someone in need,” says Graham Moore, Territorial Public Relations and Development Secretary for The Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda. “And The Salvation Army will stretch donations as  […]

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  […]

In 2011, Canadians stuffed $21 million into the Army’s bubbles and buckets, continuing to make it one of the nation’s oldest, but most successful, forms of philanthropy. Kettle-giving continues to be positive even in an era when The Salvation Army and other charities across the country are offering more donor options by emphasizing online giving  […]

“Turkey dinner with all the fixings—that’s my wish for Christmas,” says Charlene. This year has been tough for the 46-year-old and her family. While her husband has a good-paying job, he was laid off three times in 2012. “We can barely pay the hydro and mortgage. I could probably afford to get my two young  […]

The Christmas season is around the corner and the Salvation Army has many ways for everyone to give something back to the community again this year. Lieutenant Brian Bobolo of the Estevan Salvation Army noted the local food bank is well stocked at the moment thanks to recent food drives in the city. Bobolo noted  […]

This is the time of year when Salvation Army bell-ringers get ready to man their corners. And this is the time of year when a lot of people give to charity. Sometimes giving is planned, sometimes it is spontaneous. The Christmas season tends to inspire people to reach out to those less fortunate. And year-end  […]

The Salvation Army in Canada has committed $50,000 to disaster relief for the millions of people affected by widespread flooding across the Philippines. Around 80% of the country has been affected by non-stop torrents, resulting in massive devastation. More than 2.4 million people in 144 municipalities have been affected by the weather so far and  […]

According to a National Post report about an academic paper on “Conspicuous Giving”, charitable giving has become a status symbol. The term “conspicuous giving” describes the way society at large has latched on to a desire for visibility that comes with donating time or money. Some people see nothing wrong with getting credit for giving;  […]

The Salvation Army’s highly anticipated Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre in Winnipeg is now officially open. On Monday, July 30 thirteen dignitaries and more than two hundred guests gathered to celebrate the official opening of the Centre, a hub of activity where newcomers learn skills, restore self-esteem and confidence, to function in Canadian society. The  […]