The Powerful Team Behind a Successful Kettle Campaign

Posted on 19th January 2018, by The Salvation Army in Canada
Jeff Robertson with Lt. Col. John Murray honouring Kettle volunteers
Pictured above are Major John P. Murray, Territorial Public Relations and Development Secretary and Jeff Robertson, Area Director – Public Relations, presenting a ‘Thank You Certificate’ to Joanne Blackmore and Major Flo Sharples.  By: June Li The Christmas season has come and gone and The Salvation Army is extremely grateful to our supporters that helped  […]

Enjoy the Sounds of the Watoto Children’s Choir

Posted on 15th January 2018, by The Salvation Army in Canada
Watoto Lindsay Concert - Poster
You are invited! Enjoy a free concert featuring the Watoto Children’s Choir. Catch them in Lindsay and Midland on the following dates: Friday, March 9th, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. The Salvation Army – Lindsay Community Church 51 Eglinton Street, Lindsay, Ontario Tuesday, March 13th, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. The Salvation Army – Midland 555 Dominion  […]

Stories from a Kettle Volunteer

Posted on 12th January 2018, by The Salvation Army in Canada
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One of our wonderful Kettle Volunteers documented several interesting and inspiring stories that were shared with her during the 2017 Kettle Campaign. Londoner, Ann Marie Allen volunteered her time to work 17 kettle shifts. This is what she learned. 2017 Kettle Campaign Stories One of the gifts of being a Kettle Campaign volunteer is the wonderful stories I  […]

When No Road Leads to Home

Posted on 12th January 2018, by The Salvation Army in Canada
Reflections from the Moss Park Armoury
For months, 83-year-old Elsie has slept rough on the streets of Toronto while she tries to get a foot in the door―any door. “I’ve never faced challenges such as this,” Elsie tells a Salvation Army worker. “All I seek is a safe, secure place to lay my head every night.” Moss Park cots Elsie is  […]
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New Hope Shelter in Leslieville Gives Path of Hope to Vulnerable Men

Posted on 11th January 2018, by The Salvation Army in Canada
New Hope Shelter in Leslieville
By: June Li On January 8th at 4:00 p.m., the New Hope Leslieville Shelter located at 29 Leslie Street, officially opened its doors to vulnerable men in the community. This new facility will be able to provide services for up to 60 people, offering emergency shelter, meals, supportive counselling, housing placement, follow-up services, employment referrals  […]

London’s Kettle Campaign Smashes Goal

Posted on 27th December 2017, by The Salvation Army in Canada
By Jennifer Bieman, The London Free Press Monday, December 25, 2017 6:00:21 EST PM Their red Christmas kettles are full, and so are their hearts. Salvation Army kettle-campaign organizers are beaming after the annual drive handily beat its $550,000 goal – the largest target ever set by the London-area non-profit. “We’re speechless. It just speaks  […]

Annual Santa Shuffle Brings Together Spirited Bunch

Posted on 27th December 2017, by The Salvation Army in Canada
The Salvation Army, in partnership with The Running Room, held it’s annual Santa Shuffle at John Paul II Secondary School in London on December 2. The annual 5K Santa Shuffle Fun Run brings families and friends together, and even four-legged fur babies! Funds raised from this event help The Salvation Army to assist families and individuals  […]

Festival of Carols a Community Favourite

Posted on 27th December 2017, by The Salvation Army in Canada
It’s a performance hundreds look forward to every year. The Salvation Army held it’s annual Festival of Carols at Centennial Hall on December 4. Christmas classics and Christmas variations were played by London Citadel Band with Band Master John Lam, First St. Andrews United Church Choir, London Citadel Timbrels and Special Guests Steven Holowitz & Paul  […]

Former Detroit Lion Delivers Powerful Message at Windsor’s Hope in the City Event

Posted on 27th December 2017, by The Salvation Army in Canada
“The absence of a disorder isn’t healthy mental health.” – Former Detroit Lions quarterback, Eric Hipple. Hipple was the keynote speaker at the 3rd annual Hope in the City Luncheon, held at the Caboto Club in Windsor. Hipple has battled through destructive thoughts caused by depression after losing his 15-year-old son Jeff to suicide. The  […]