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Donuts 4 Dignity

Posted on 15th May 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
Vancouver – For the second consecutive year, The Salvation Army is celebrating May as Dignity Month. In Vancouver, The Salvation Army in partnership with local pop up shop Cartems Donuterie, will be honoring this occasion by giving hope and donuts in the Downtown core on May 15th between 11.30am and 1.15pm Distributing FREE mini ‘Sally  […]
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SaveBethesda.org Not Affiliated With The Salvation Army

Posted on 14th May 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
Toronto, ON May 14, 2012 — In order to continue operations, the Bethesda Centre in London, Ontario, must raise $1.5 million dollars before May 31st. The Salvation Army has set up a website, www.SalvationArmy.ca/savebethesda, to collect donations to save the centre. When you donate to this secure site, you will receive a charitable donation receipt  […]
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From Struggles to Solutions

Posted on 14th May 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
The Salvation Army New Hope Community Centre in St. John’s is helping people get back on their feet. Its 12-week retail skills and commercial cleaning programs are committed to helping those furthest away from the labour market find work and income. “These programs exist to create employment opportunities in which individuals with barriers can succeed,”  […]
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Salvation Army Celebrates 40 Years of Service

Posted on 10th May 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
TORONTO, May 9, 2012 /CNW/ – On Thursday, May 10, 2012 we invite you to join The Salvation Army Booth Packaging and Supportive Services as we celebrate 40 years of service to the community and mark the special occasion of our Grand Re-Opening. Join us at 1:30pm at 1020 Islington Ave, Unit 9A, Toronto. “At  […]
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Complimentary Mother’s Day Photo Shoot

Posted on 9th May 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
On Friday, May 11, the Burlington Thrift Store will offer guests (mothers, daughters and grans) a complimentary photo shoot in celebration of Mother’s Day. The promotion is made possible thanks to the volunteer services of Inger Mackenzie, a photographer from Oakville, who will be on hand from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. that day to photograph  […]
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Diageo Canada’s Clothing Drive Supports Salvation Army

Posted on 8th May 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
Throughout the entire month of April, Diageo Canada Inc., a consumer goods company located in Etobicoke, united more than 200 employees to collect gently-used clothing and household items to help local families in need. This is the first-time that the company has partnered with The Salvation Army and with all hands on deck the team  […]
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Charity Motorcycle Ride Helps Homeless

Posted on 8th May 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
B.C. The two Langleys are teaming up again for an event that will combine aiding the homeless with sleek motorcycles. “It’s about making a difference in our own backyard,” said Langley City Mayor Peter Fassbender, an avid motorcyclist. The event is to raise money and awareness for the Salvation Army’s Gateway of Hope shelter. Located  […]
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Hunger Awareness Week

Posted on 7th May 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
Close to 900,000 Canadians relied on food banks this past month. Hunger Awareness Week, May 7-11, 2012, is about raising awareness of the solvable problem of hunger in Canada. A report released by The Salvation Army “Restocking the Shelves 2011”, indicated that serious needs continue to exist in communities nationwide, that many Canadians continue to  […]
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Food Mentoring Restores Dignity

Posted on 7th May 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
From beef to coffee, and pasta and potatoes, food inflation has persisted. According to The Globe and Mail high food prices are here to stay. And, when food suddenly costs more, those who can least afford it get hit hardest. This is sure to affect the cycle of poverty that organizations like The Salvation Army  […]
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Scotiabank Team Volunteers at Thrift Store

Posted on 3rd May 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
On April 26, 2012, for the third year in a row, a team of Scotiabank employees took a day out of their busy schedules to volunteer at Toronto’s Parkdale Thrift Store. The team was organized by Giselle Piepp, a Senior Manager in Global Risk Management, who says the volunteer work was an opportunity for the  […]
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