Inequality, and not just poverty, lessens equal life chances. A fair and just society doesn’t mean equal outcomes for everyone. But what it does mean is that all individuals should have the opportunity to live in dignity, to participate in the community, to be free of discrimination, and to have equal rights. We live in […]
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It’s worrisome! A recent Toronto Star article did the research. When it comes to health care, people are more likely to see a family doctor if they are wealthy versus being a welfare recipient. A new study examined the way 375 Toronto doctors’ offices responded to callers looking for a family physician. “The findings indicate […]
Salvation Army Thrift Stores across Canada want to encourage the public to help better their local communities by positively impacting the lives of those less fortunate. Through the ‘Help Give February A Heart’ campaign, residents in communities across the country can show compassion and care simply by cleaning out their closets, basements and garages and […]
Toronto, ON January 15, 2013 — Donors, volunteers, sponsors and partners across Canada helped The Salvation Army’s 2012 Christmas Kettle Campaign collect $20.6 million, just short of the Army’s $21 million goal. With nearly 2,000 kettles nationwide, economic conditions played a factor in the public’s overall giving. Despite not reaching the fundraising goal, The Salvation […]
With the launch of its 2012 Christmas Campaign, The Salvation Army introduced a new, innovative, advertising campaign. In an effort to raise money and awareness for the millions of Canadians currently living in poverty the campaign emphasized that “no dream is too small when you’re in need.” The campaign included a 30-second animated television spot, […]
Toronto, ON – December 21, 2012 – On December 20, Walmart Canada hosted its third Walmart Fill the Kettle Day. Individual Canadians generously responded by donating more than $150,000 to Salvation Army Christmas kettles located in Walmart stores across the country and Walmart Canada matched with a corporate donation of $100,000. In total, more than […]
Toronto, ON December 19, 2012 – With donations to The Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle Campaign lagging, the organization is thrilled to announce that its partnership with Walmart Canada will continue. Walmart Fill the Kettle Day will be held on Thursday, December 20, and once again, Walmart Canada will match donations made by individuals to Salvation […]
For many, the Christmas season means, gifts, parties and fun with friends and family. But the reality is that one in 11 Canadians live in poverty. They may not have a hot meal on Christmas Day or neatly-wrapped gifts under the tree. Do you want to make someone’s life a little easier? With a little […]
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Toronto, ON November 20, 2012 — Today, The Salvation Army announced the national launch of the 2012 Christmas Campaign, an effort designed to raise money and awareness for the millions of Canadians currently living in poverty. This Christmas, The Salvation Army is emphasizing that “no dream is too small when you’re in need” with the […]