Community Spirit That Makes a Difference

Posted on 15th December 2022, by SalvationArmy.ca
Runners at the start line of the Moncton Santa Shuffle
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  […]
Salvation Army worker stands by kettle in Walmart while young woman makes donation
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.  […]

Volunteering for The Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle Campaign since 1957

Posted on 7th December 2022, by SalvationArmy.ca
Bill wears his Salvation Army uniform and stands in front of Christmas Tree
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  […]
Donor puts money into red kettle while workers look on
The Salvation Army launches the 132nd Annual Christmas Kettle Campaign – its largest public fundraiser of the year supporting 2.6 million vulnerable people in 400 communities across Canada.  TORONTO – November 15, 2022 – People are struggling. The combination of on-going economic uncertainty, inflation and impact from the pandemic is being felt acutely on the  […]
three participants in festive gear
From December 4-5, 2021, participants from 37 cities across Canada came together virtually to support those in need in their communities by running the Santa Shuffle 5K Fun Run and 1K Elf Walk. Thanks to their efforts, over $350,000 was raised to support the work of The Salvation Army in shelters, community and family services  […]

Help Your Community Today

Posted on 29th December 2021, by SalvationArmy.ca
A young mother and her three year old daughter stand at the front door to their home
December is a month of giving—a time to support our friends and neighbours when joy may be running low, or hope is absent. “I was outside, saw a fellow in the middle of the road and felt he needed food. I give to The Salvation Army to help the people in need who are just  […]

How Old-fashioned Phone Calls are Changing Lives

Posted on 16th November 2021, by SalvationArmy.ca
Bernice, left, ready to start the 2020 virtual santa shuffle.
Every October, Bernice Langdon gathers her lists of more than 175 telephone numbers to call people who support her participation in The Salvation Army’s Santa Shuffle, a family-friendly fundraising event that helps to assist vulnerable people in need during the Christmas season and throughout the year. “The Santa Shuffle is an opportunity for me to  […]
Kettle worker stands with red kettle and tap to donate tiles
The Salvation Army’s largest public fundraiser of the year supports 2.1 million vulnerable people in 400 communities across Canada. TORONTO, Nov. 12, 2021 – The ongoing pressures of the pandemic and the impact of inflation are having a significant effect on the lives of Canadian families and their children. Over the last year, 65 percent  […]