In March, The Salvation Army made the difficult decision to close thrift stores in order to keep our employees and customers safe from the spread of COVID-19. The stores, vehicles, and store facilities went unused – that is until they became an asset for our community family services.  “We began receiving sizable donations of food  […]

Thrift Store raises over $25,000 to send more kids to camp

Posted on 20th July 2017, by Maritime
Thrift Store raises over $25,000 to send more kids to camp
The lives of many more children from across the Maritimes will be enriched by the generosity of local communities who supported The Salvation Army Thrift Store’s 2017 Send a Kid to Camp campaign. Representatives from the National Recycling Operations (NRO) recently presented a cheque for over $25,000 to The Salvation Army’s Scotian Glen Camp Director.  […]

Maritime Thrift Stores help send kids to camp

Posted on 24th July 2015, by Maritime
The cafeteria was full of campers and counsellors enjoying their meal as representatives from The Salvation Army Thrift Stores in the Maritimes presented a cheque for almost $16,000 to help send children to camp.  “We are so glad to be able to present this cheque to Scotian Glen Camp today.  We want them to be able  […]
Camping season is in full swing at Scotian Glen, The Salvation Army’s summer camp in the Maritimes. Children are once again enjoying a week away from home with all of the traditional camping staples, like swimming, crafts and campfires. On Wednesday, representatives from The Salvation Army Thrift Stores in the Maritimes visited Scotian Glen to  […]
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  […]

Thrift Stores make donation to send kids to camp

Posted on 2nd August 2013, by Maritime
Folks from The Salvation Army Thrift Stores paid a visit to Scotian Glen camp this week to drop off a hefty donation. As part of its annual Send a Kid to Camp fundraiser, Thrift Stores in the region presented the camp with a cheque for over $12,000. The fourth annual campaign ran through April and  […]

New Officer Roundup: Majors Kent and Dena Hepditch, Sydney

Posted on 4th September 2012, by Maritime
Summer at The Salvation Army brings with it a number of new beginnings as officers around the country transfer to new appointments. Here at the Maritime Division we have eleven new officers starting in six locations. Here is our fifth instalment in a six-part series introducing you to them. Originally from Newfoundland, Majors Kent and  […]

Thrift Stores present donation to help send kids to camp

Posted on 11th July 2012, by Maritime
Caption: Pictured above, Scotian Glen campers Tyler Hackett and Amanda Jordan hold a cheque for $16,092.48, raised through the annual ‘Send a kid to camp’ fundraiser by The Salvation Army Thrift Stores in the region. Also pictured, from left to right: Major Wanda Vincent, Divisional Youth Secretary; Barb Warren, District Manager for The Salvation Army  […]

Local Thrift Stores help send kids to camp

Posted on 1st June 2012, by Maritime
The Salvation Army Thrift Stores recently wrapped their annual ‘Send a Kid to Camp’ campaign and the results have been calculated. The six-week initiative, running this year from April 2 to May 12, collects donations in-store to help children in low-income households attend their local Salvation Army camp for a week of summer fun. This  […]