Salvation Army Lends Kettles to Legion for Poppy Campaign

Posted on 7th November 2020, by Maritime
The Salvation Army works to meet the needs of each community we serve. Sometimes this means opening a food bank, other times it means offering shelter, but this year in Pictou it meant lending our iconic kettles to the local Legion to assist with their Poppy Campaign. “This is the first request we’ve had of  […]

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  […]

Thank you to our volunteers!

Posted on 9th January 2017, by Maritime
“It’s nice when you can help someone who‘s in need,” says long-time volunteer, Lu. Years ago, Lu came to The Salvation Army for assistance during Christmas. She knew then and there that she would volunteer with the organization as a way of giving back to the community. “Knowing my kids would wake up with something  […]

“Kettle Games” kick off the kettle season

Posted on 18th November 2016, by Maritime
The Salvation Army’s Christmas kettle campaign kicked off across the Maritimes today with a festive competition airing on CTV Morning Live Atlantic.  Competitors Mayor Mike Savage; SMU Huskies players, Jenny Lewis and Andreas Robinson; and CTV hosts, Cyril Lunney and Alyse Hand, were given a series of fun and festive challenges to officially kick off the Christmas  […]
Maritimers have proven their generosity once again to the tune of $1.7 million raised in the annual Christmas kettle campaign, exceeding the goal and marking a record of giving for the region. Funds were collected at more than 200 kettle locations in the Maritimes from mid-November until Christmas Eve. In 2012, Maritimers donated $1.58 million  […]

Christmas Kettle campaign exceeds goal in the Maritimes

Posted on 15th January 2013, by Maritime
Maritimers have answered the bell for The Salvation Army, contributing over $1.6 million to the annual Christmas kettle campaign, exceeding the goal and raising our highest total ever. The funds were collected at approximately 200 kettle sites throughout the Maritimes from mid-November through Christmas Eve. In 2011, the Christmas kettle campaign raised $1.52 million in  […]
Caption: HRM Mayor Mike Savage addresses the crowd gathered at Mic Mac Mall in Dartmouth as The Salvation Army celebrated the kick off to its Christmas Kettle Campaign in HRM. Also pictured is Major Wilson Perrin, Divisional Secretary for Business Administration. The Salvation Army kicked off its annual Christmas Kettle Campaign today with an event  […]
Kettle Campaigns are heating up across the Maritimes as the busy Christmas season continues to unfold. On Saturday, Dec. 10, Scotiabank made headway in Woodstock, NB, by presenting The Salvation Army with a cheque for $5,000. As per the past several years, Scotiabank participates in the kettle campaign at this location by taking over the  […]

Christmas Kettles Reach and Surpass Goal for 2010

Posted on 5th January 2011, by Newfoundland and Labrador Division
 News Release Salvation Army Kettle Goal Surpassed (December 24, 2010)  The Salvation Army in the City of St. John`s has surpassed it`s $150,000 Fund Raising Goal for the 2010 Christmas Effort by $30,000!!! The Kettles have raised $184,000 with a few donations yet to be tallied. This represents a record in the city of  St.  […]