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Shuffle Virtually Anywhere to Help Someone in Need This Christmas

Posted on 1st November 2021, by SalvationArmy.ca
Cartoon santa and other runners amidst snowflakes and Christmas trees
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The Santa Shuffle is back from December 4-5 in 37 cities across Canada, with more fun than ever to get runners shuffling right into the festive season! In partnership with Running Room, the event that features an opening ceremony and runners’ choice of a 5K “Fun Run”  […]

One Donor’s Heart

Posted on 20th October 2021, by SalvationArmy.ca
Grace manor entranceway with trees
Cordell’s first recollection of donating to The Salvation Army was dropping change into a kettle at Christmas time. Then, when the military recommended that service members have a will, he got serious about understanding more about the organization, and if this was a cause that truly matched his values and beliefs. It was a significant  […]

Shifting to Thrifting for Waste Reduction Week

Posted on 18th October 2021, by SalvationArmy.ca
salvation army thrift store male worker hangs mens shirts while wearing a bib that says "I'll make your donation count"
Waste Reduction Week celebrates its 20th anniversary in Canada when the week-long awareness campaign begins on Monday, October 18th. While each themed day of Waste Reduction Week is important, one is especially meaningful to The Salvation Army Thrift Store, National Recycling Operations (NRO) and the work it does across the country: Textiles Tuesday. “We can  […]
Igloolik teacher, Colleen, stands beside pick up truck with boxes of winter wear
750 Children and Youth to Receive Gift of Warmth TORONTO, Thursday, September 16, 2021 – A collaborative effort is underway to support children and youth in the Nunavut community of Igloolik. Igloolik-based Grade 4 teacher Colleen Chau reached out to The Salvation Army Alberta and Northern Territories Division and set in motion a plan that  […]