Some people are using the back of the Salvation Army Thrift Store to dump their unwanted items and garbage. “It’s a huge issue,” said pastor Ron Ferris of the Tillsonburg Salvation Army. “It’s been a problem since we’ve been here … Read more
The business of taking donated clothes and selling them is so lucrative it has created a cut-throat turf war in Ontario. Since people have discovered there’s a lot of money involved, violence has escalated. People are getting beat up, bins … Read more
Freezing rain and chilly temperatures weren’t enough to sway residents of Burlington from going out to support the grand re-opening of their new and improved Salvation Army Thrift Store. By 8:45 a.m. on Friday, January 27th, hundreds of bargain hunters … Read more
Every time you donate your unwanted clothing to The Salvation Army, you are helping fund programs right in your community. With more than 300 nationally and locally operated thrift stores from coast to coast, The Salvation Army operates one of … Read more
Halton Region-Bargain hunters get ready. On January 27 The Salvation Army officially re-opens its expanded thrift store. There will be $1 and $2 deals as well as other in-store specials. The first 100 customers will receive a $10 gift certificate. … Read more
The resolved are at it again. The nation’s gyms are operating at capacity. Weight loss, self improvement, philanthropy, fitness: January is the most idealistic month, even if by the third week our will power has waned. So here’s the single … Read more
A public service announcement by The Salvation Army was nominated for best script in the copywriting category for the 2011 Crystal Awards, an annual showcase honouring outstanding creativity in radio advertising from across Canada. The Salvation Army script aired in … Read more
From October 17-31, entertainment and communications company Shaw Tracking rallied more than 400 employees at its Mississauga office to collect gently-used clothing to help vulnerable citizens this Winter. The company-wide clothing drive resulted in 45 bags of clothing including jackets, … Read more
For the second year in a row, Salvation Army Thrift Stores in Canada will collect non-perishable food to help support local food banks. The Open Your Hearts & Your Cupboards campaign official kicks-off on October 24th and will run through … Read more
People shop at thrift stores for a number of reasons. Here’s how to find your next thrift store score: 1. Watch for bargain days, discounts and clearance racks. 2. Shop the night before a sale. The store is almost empty … Read more