Tag Archives: donations

Benefits of Year-End Donations

As the year winds down, The Salvation Army is asking Canadians to keep them in mind when they are considering donating to charity. Donations are critical to The Salvation Army’s survival and are used to, not only help those in … Read more

Are Kettles Old-fashioned?

In 2011, Canadians stuffed $21 million into the Army’s bubbles and buckets, continuing to make it one of the nation’s oldest, but most successful, forms of philanthropy. Kettle-giving continues to be positive even in an era when The Salvation Army … Read more

Generosity in Canada: Trends in Charitable Donations

Canada’s long tradition of supporting charities is showing signs of change. A recent report by Statistics Canada examined philanthropic behavior between immigrants and other Canadians. Key findings include: • Immigrant donors give more on average than Canadian-born donors, a pattern … Read more