Koodo Food Drive Helps The Salvation Army Fight Hunger and Feed Hope

Posted on 12th July 2014, by SalvationArmy.ca
Koodo Mobile helps The Salvation Army fight hunger and feed hope
From May 20 to May 31, 2014, Koodo Mobile’s 159 locations across the country collected a total of 1,981 pounds of food that will be used to help people in need in local communities. “The Salvation Army is grateful for partnerships such as Koodo,” says Major Les Marshall, Territorial Public Relations & Development Secretary. “It  […]
The Salvation Army and MOLLY MAID are working together again this summer as MOLLY MAID collects monetary donations and non-perishable food items to help restock depleted Salvation Army food bank shelves nationwide. With 1 in 7 Canadian children going to school hungry and more than 1.8 million Canadians receiving assistance from The Salvation Army last  […]

Siemens Canada Supports Canadians in Need

Posted on 20th February 2014, by SalvationArmy.ca
Siemens Canada and its employees joined forces in late 2013 to support Canadians in need as part of their annual Hope for Holidays campaign, a fundraising effort that has generated more than $107,000 over the past four years. Employees collected funds and items for local charities and all donations were matched by the company as  […]

Salvation Army Shares the Spirit of Christmas with Newcomers

Posted on 17th December 2013, by SalvationArmy.ca
Christmas, families
Language barriers, lack of family support and making ends meet are among common challenges faced by newcomers to Canada. The Salvation Army Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centres in Winnipeg and Calgary provide a wide range of services to vulnerable families and communities throughout the year. But during the Christmas Season, the Army makes an extra effort  […]

High School Students ‘Pay it Forward’ to The Salvation Army

Posted on 13th December 2013, by SalvationArmy.ca
gingerbread house
A group of students from Leaside High School in Toronto were given the task of building a festive gingerbread house and delivering it to a charitable organization that has made a difference in their local community. Twincy, Heidi, Miranda and Ayanna chose to “Pay it Forward” to The Salvation Army. “Paying if forward means doing  […]

Salvation Army Toy Mountain Brings Christmas to Winnipeg’s Less Fortunate

Posted on 11th December 2013, by SalvationArmy.ca
Christmas, toys
“Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without the help of The Salvation Army’s Toy Mountain shopping centre,” says Juilieen. “Now my daughter will have something to open on Christmas morning.” Planning for a happy Christmas for your family is challenging if you lack the financial resources to celebrate with your children. Julieen Keeley lives with her eight-year-old  […]
MISSISSAUGA • November 26, 2013. As part of its commitment to assisting families in need by providing access to food and education, Target Canada today announced a $160,000 donation to support The Salvation Army’s meal and snack program for school-aged children in 22 communities across Canada.  With an emphasis on healthy, nutritious foods including fresh fruit and  […]

Sending Kids to School with Dignity

Posted on 28th August 2013, by SalvationArmy.ca
Every year clients ask The Salvation Army if they can provide backpacks and basic supplies to help their child start the school year. For many children, this is the first time they walk into that classroom with brand new items, and a sense of pride and confidence for the year ahead. For the sixth consecutive  […]

Thrift Stores Send 332 Kids to Camp

Posted on 26th August 2013, by SalvationArmy.ca
Every year, Salvation Army thrift stores work with communities across Canada to provide children in need the opportunity to attend camp, create positive moments, exceptional memories and special friendships. In 2013, the Send a Kid to Camp campaign raised $73,573, sending 332 kids to camp. The Salvation Army is truly grateful to its store guests  […]