Tag: volunteer
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Decades of Ringing Bells for The Salvation Army
During the holiday season in Penticton, B.C., you might come across Joseph Driscoll, wearing his signature Santa hat, and ringing a Salvation Army bell outside a local grocery store. He…
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A Kettle Volunteer’s Checklist
The Salvation Army’s iconic Christmas Kettle Campaign has been providing hope to Canadians since 1906, when a single kettle in St. John’s, N.L. sought to collect donations in support of…
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Salvation Army Offers Free Accessible Tax Clinics
Tax season can be overwhelming and unpredictable. For some, the biggest concern when it comes to taxes may be the amount of the return, for others it could simply be…
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Ukrainian ESL Students Serve Salvation Army Meals as a Thank You to the Community
On Jan. 25, 2023, an ESL class made up of mostly Ukrainian students participated in the weekly Wednesday Night Community Meal hosted by The Salvation Army in Swift Current, Sask.…
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Hope After the Hurricane
When hurricane Fiona hit eastern Canada on September 24, 2022, it devastated the coastline, affecting communities in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador. Houses, sheds and other…
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Salvation Army Volunteer Goes the Extra Mile for Those in Need
If you happen to be around downtown Halifax on a Wednesday evening, you might see The Salvation Army’s “Jack Frost” program in action. Lead volunteer Tom Banfield, 71, has taken…
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Gifting Smiles This Christmas
In 2015 when Cynthia, her husband and their four children first arrived in Canada, they were shocked at how much day-to-day living cost. From housing to essentials like food, she…
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Volunteering for The Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle Campaign since 1957
For 65 years, Bill Isaac, 89, has been a volunteer for The Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle Campaign in Kelowna, B.C. Since 1957 he has served as a member of the…
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Salvation Army Honours Volunteers Worldwide Who Change Lives Forever
International Volunteer Day is held annually on December 5. Today, The Salvation Army recognizes its global army of compassionate individuals who have shared hope and changed lives for the better…
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Honouring the Dedication and Commitment of Salvation Army Volunteers (WATCH)
During National Volunteer Week 2022, The Salvation Army celebrates and honours the dedication and commitment of its thousands of volunteers. For more than 140 years in Canada, Salvation Army volunteers…
