City of Toronto Proclaims “Salvation Army Week” December 19-26, 2011
Mayor Rob Ford on behalf of Toronto City Council has proclaimed December 19-26, 2011 as “Salvation Army Week” in the City of Toronto. Mayor Rob Ford encourages everyone to support The Salvation Army this holiday season.
“The holiday season is an important time for the Salvation Army as its annual Christmas Kettle campaign gets underway to raise funds to help men, women, families and children in need,” says Mayor Ford. “There are more than 350 Christmas Kettle locations throughout the Greater Toronto Area, all in an effort to meet the organization’s goal of raising $3 million.”
The Salvation Army flag raising will take place at Toronto City Hall on Monday, December 19, 2011 at 10:30am. The Salvation Army Christmas Brass Ensemble and Salvation Army Spokesperson Major John Murray will be on hand to proclaim Salvation Army Week.
Read the full proclamation: http://www.toronto.ca/proclamations/2011/salvationarmy2011.htm
The Salvation Army is an international faith-based organization that began its work in Canada in 1882 and has grown to become the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services in the country. The Salvation Army gives hope and support to vulnerable people today and every day in 400 communities across Canada and more than 120 countries around the world. The Salvation Army offers practical assistance for children and families, often tending to the basic necessities of life, providing shelter for homeless people and rehabilitation for people who have lost control of their lives to an addiction. When you give to The Salvation Army, you are investing in the future of marginalized and overlooked people in your community. News releases, articles and updated information can be found at SalvationArmy.ca
