Children who grow up in poor families are more likely to struggle in school, have poor mental and physical health, and will have a harder time realizing their full potential as adults. More than 850,000 Canadians access food banks each month and one third of those seeking help are children. That means hunger affects 300,000 […]
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More than three million Canadians live in poverty—that’s one in 11 people. Many of them struggle to afford life’s basic necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. Why should we care? Dignity is a fundamental, human right for all. No one should be hungry, struggle to find a job or be forced to sleep on […]
No child should go to school hungry, but in Canada one in seven do. Why? They are helpless victims of poverty. The Salvation Army recognizes that poverty is a critical issue and that all people at all times should have enough food for an active, healthy life. In 2013, from coast to coast, The Salvation […]
Six months ago Angela and her family lived under hazardous clouds of smog in Shanghai, China’s biggest city. Bouts of dangerous pollution had become more frequent and, due to serious health risks, the trio left a comfortable life and everything they knew. Challenges of Immigration “We came to Vancouver for many reasons,” says Angela, “including […]
One in five Canadians will experience a form of mental illness at some point in their life. (Canadian Institute of Health Research) Today, January 28, is Bell Let’s Talk Day when the issue of mental health will be openly discussed across all platforms across the country. The campaign invites all Canadians to help end the […]
TORONTO, Dec. 20, 2013 – With The Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle Campaign $8 million short of its $21 million goal, the organization is grateful for its continuing partnership with Walmart Canada. Walmart Fill the Kettle Day will be held on Saturday, December 21, with Walmart Canada matching donations made by individuals to Salvation Army Christmas kettles located in […]
Language barriers, lack of family support and making ends meet are among common challenges faced by newcomers to Canada. The Salvation Army Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centres in Winnipeg and Calgary provide a wide range of services to vulnerable families and communities throughout the year. But during the Christmas Season, the Army makes an extra effort […]
A group of students from Leaside High School in Toronto were given the task of building a festive gingerbread house and delivering it to a charitable organization that has made a difference in their local community. Twincy, Heidi, Miranda and Ayanna chose to “Pay it Forward” to The Salvation Army. “Paying if forward means doing […]
Three million Canadians live in poverty, making access to everyday needs, such as food, clothing and shelter, difficult. Donations made to The Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle Campaign help ensure that we can provide direct and compassionate service to approximately 1.8 million people each year. The Salvation Army invites you to host an online kettle. The […]
MISSISSAUGA • November 26, 2013. As part of its commitment to assisting families in need by providing access to food and education, Target Canada today announced a $160,000 donation to support The Salvation Army’s meal and snack program for school-aged children in 22 communities across Canada. With an emphasis on healthy, nutritious foods including fresh fruit and […]