Seeing The Salvation Army’s Community Response Unit (CRU) arrive in your community brings tears to the eyes of some who have been affected by disasters and weather events such as those of Hurricane Dorian that recently impacted many Nova Scotia communities. During the flooding events in New Brunswick earlier this year, many dedicated volunteers traveled  […]
Purchase your ticket, pick up a toy and join us for the Beary Merry Christmas Concert series taking place across Nova Scotia. The first concert takes place tonight at the Rebecca Cohn in Halifax. Featuring the distinguished Stadacona Band of The Royal Canadian Navy, the Cantatrice Ensemble Girls Choir and CTV’s lovely and talented Emcee,  […]

Christmas Kettle Campaign hits $1.9 million in the Maritimes

Posted on 13th January 2017, by Maritime
People across the Maritimes answered the call of The Salvation Army bells by contributing over $1.9 million to the annual Christmas Kettle Campaign, exceeding last years’ donations by $3,800. The funds were collected at approximately 200 kettle sites throughout the Maritimes from mid-November through Christmas Eve. Donations were also received through The Salvation Army online  […]
This year, thousands of children in the Halifax Regional Municipality will have the pleasure of opening a new Christmas gift, thanks to the annual Cineplex-C100 Toy Drive.  For 17 years, the Toy Drive has been partnering with local radio to say 'thank you' to donors and get the word out for this wonderful cause. This year, C100  […]

Salvation Army helps with flood relief efforts in Sydney

Posted on 18th October 2016, by Maritime
The Salvation Army is on the ground assisting with clean up and relief efforts in Sydney. The Community Response Unit Mobile Kitchen has been providing hot soup, sandwiches, and beverages to volunteers, crew and community members.  The Salvation Army will be distributing donated funds to flood victims whose application for assistance have been reviewed and approved by  […]

Summer heats up the need for donations

Posted on 12th August 2016, by Maritime
As summer heats up, many of us are focused on vacations, beach days and patio nights. But with the joy of summer also comes the unfortunate reality that donations tend to drop during this time. While some of us are caught up in summer festivals, holidays and barbeques, many men and women are struggling to  […]

Donations needed as food drive cancelled

Posted on 2nd March 2016, by Maritime
The Sally Skates food drive was cancelled due to warm weather on Saturday, however The Salvation Army food banks in Halifax and Dartmouth are still in need of non-perishable food donations such as:    Cereal  Soup Pasta sauce Canned fruit Canned vegetables Sugar Oatmeal If you're able to drop off a donation it would be greatly appreciated.  […]
This Christmas season Maritimers once again answered the ringing bells and gave generously to help those in need in our community. This year over $1.9 million was raised for The Salvation Army’s annual Christmas Kettle Campaign. Kettles were present in over 200 locations throughout Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, collecting funds from  […]

Christmas light display supports The Salvation Army

Posted on 24th December 2015, by Maritime
Many houses across the Maritimes are lit with festive lights for the Christmas season, but in Halifax many are familiar with the houses on Connaught Avenue owned by the Giacomantonio brothers. The siblings decorate their homes for charity each year and it is a wondrous display. For the fifth consecutive year, Nick and Vicki Giacomantonio  […]
The shelves are stocked and there are deals to be had at the newest Salvation Army Thrift Store in the Maritimes. Located in the Halifax neighbourhood of Spryfield (485 Herring Cove), the bright, new store offers a wide selection of gently used clothing and housewares at reasonable prices. The store opened in December, but officially  […]