Portrait of Earl and Janice O'Born
For over 25 years, Earle O’Born and his wife, Janice, have supported The Salvation Army’s work The Fraser Institute recently recognized the entrepreneurial drive and charitable contributions of four honourees in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal with the prestigious Fraser Institute Founders’ Award, considered the institute’s highest honour. Earle O’Born, founder and chairman of The  […]
Woman puts donation in Christmas kettle. Salvation Army worker in branded vest looks on
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 5 days left to reach $22 Million Goal December 19, 2023 – TORONTO – As of Monday, The Salvation Army in Canada has raised a vital $10.9 million through its iconic Christmas kettles. However, with a fundraising goal of $22 million and only 5 days left in the campaign, the organization is  […]

Why One Woman is Donating Her Time to The Salvation Army This Christmas

Posted on 15th December 2023, by SalvationArmy.ca
Kelley and Jordan stand by Salvation Army Christmas kettle
In 2021, Kelley Sherin moved to Victoria, B.C., to take care of her nephew Jordon, 18, who has diverse abilities. Jordon had been moving from home to home in previous years, living in different countries. Kelley felt Jordon needed stability for his wellness and became his primary caregiver and parent. When Kelley arrived in Victoria,  […]

Decades of Ringing Bells for The Salvation Army

Posted on 23rd November 2023, by SalvationArmy.ca
kettle volunteer stands beside kettle with tip tap options
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 aims to get the attention of people passing by and encourage them to support the Army’s Christmas Kettle Campaign. Joseph, 89, is very much involved  […]
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The Salvation Army Launches its 133rd Annual Christmas Kettle Campaign Amidst a 31 Percent Surge in New Households Seeking Assistance TORONTO, ON, Nov. 21, 2023 – In response to the escalating pace of inflation impacting countless Canadians, The Salvation Army is announcing the commencement of its 133rd Annual Christmas Kettle Campaign, marking the organization’s largest  […]

A Kettle Volunteer’s Checklist

Posted on 7th November 2023, by SalvationArmy.ca
A man in a black coat and adult Salvation Army Christmas kettle volunteer, smiles and shake hands, a youth volunteer smiling to the side, Salvation Army thrift store in background.
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 neighbours in need. Today, as one of Canada’s largest charitable giving events, the Kettle Campaign raises funds in over 2,000 kettle locations across the country.  […]

Corporate Partnerships Making a Difference

Posted on 12th February 2023, by SalvationArmy.ca
Staff speaks with client at the Calgary Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre
The Salvation Army acknowledges with gratitude the support of our faithful donors. We value our key partners including Walmart Canada, the Weston Family Foundation, the Rogers Foundation, Costco, Sobeys, and more. Their generosity helps to give us the tools we need to fulfil the work we’ve been doing in Canada since 1882. Support from our  […]
Salvation Army female volunteer packs fresh food hamper
As we approach the end of 2022, we know people are struggling. A recent national survey by The Salvation Army revealed that 52 per cent of Canadians have recently faced food security challenges. This sobering statistic correspond with what The Salvation Army’s staff are witnessing at food banks and shelters across the country. “We came  […]

Canadians Struggling and in Need Ahead of the Holiday Season

Posted on 20th December 2022, by SalvationArmy.ca
Two volunteers stand beside Salvation Army kettle
The Salvation Army calls on Canadians to help raise $9 million to meet their fundraising goal TORONTO, Dec. 20, 2022 – With Christmas around the corner, The Salvation Army warns of an alarming increase in need across Canada. According to recent research released by the organization, more than half of Canadians polled said they had  […]