Salvation Army Barbecue Helps Families go to Camp

Posted on 17th August 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
Prince Albert – The Salvation Army Outpost on Central Avenue held a barbecue on Thursday to raise money for families wishing to attend Kinasao Lutheran Bible Camp. “Today, we have a number of families who want to go to a family camp and it’s financially difficult for most, especially if they have kids,” Salvation Army  […]
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Food Bank in Dire Need of Donations

Posted on 16th August 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
KINGSTON – The local branch of the Salvation Army has had to temporarily close its food bank because it just couldn’t keep up with the demand. “Last year, we were in a similar situation but not to the degree (of this year),” said Bonita McCourt, director of Community and Family Services. “But this year, we  […]
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Olympic Visitors Learn More about The Salvation Army

Posted on 15th August 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
While more than 4,000 cups of water were given to Olympic men’s marathon spectators on Sunday, August 12, many visitors had their understanding of the Army expanded. The Olympic marathon route took runners past The Salvation Army’s International Headquarters building six times, making the area ideal for The Salvation Army to connect with thousands of  […]
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Golf Tournament to Support Chilliwack Food Bank

Posted on 14th August 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
The Chilliwack Chiefs and Chilliwack Salvation Army have joined forces for a fundraising golf tournament filled with fun, prizes, and surprises. The inaugural tournament, being held on Sept. 27, is a fundraiser for the Salvation Army to purchase a much-needed transport truck for its food bank program. With a few twists added to the mix,  […]
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Canada Donates $50,000 to Philippines Flood Relief

Posted on 14th August 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
The Salvation Army in Canada has committed $50,000 to disaster relief for the millions of people affected by widespread flooding across the Philippines. Around 80% of the country has been affected by non-stop torrents, resulting in massive devastation. More than 2.4 million people in 144 municipalities have been affected by the weather so far and  […]
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Rethinking Drinking

Posted on 13th August 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
The statistics are not good. About 6,700 Canadians die each year as a result of drinking alcohol. Paul’s story “For 20 years, it was just me and a bottle,” says Paul, rethinking his alcohol abuse. “Although I cheated death several times and lost all that was important to me, I defended my addiction to the  […]
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Food Bank May Feel Effects Of Rising Prices

Posted on 9th August 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
Experts are predicting a sharp rise in food prices as drought conditions continue throughout much of the United States and parts of eastern Canada. Lt. Peter Robertson from the Salvation Army in Portage, la Prairie, says people who are already accessing the food bank are having enough trouble making ends meet as it is, so  […]

Is Charitable Giving Becoming a Status Symbol?

Posted on 6th August 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
According to a National Post report about an academic paper on “Conspicuous Giving”, charitable giving has become a status symbol. The term “conspicuous giving” describes the way society at large has latched on to a desire for visibility that comes with donating time or money. Some people see nothing wrong with getting credit for giving;  […]
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Weston Foundation Aids Salvation Army

Posted on 2nd August 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
The Salvation Army’s highly anticipated Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre in Winnipeg is now officially open. On Monday, July 30 thirteen dignitaries and more than two hundred guests gathered to celebrate the official opening of the Centre, a hub of activity where newcomers learn skills, restore self-esteem and confidence, to function in Canadian society. The  […]
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