The lives of 776 children nationwide will be forever impacted this summer by the generosity of local communities who supported The Salvation Army Thrift Store’s 2017 Send a Kid to Camp campaign. Taking place over six weeks in 109 Thrift Store locations, the campaign raised  $170,862, a new record from generous donors. With a national  […]

Many of us have no idea what it is like to live in poverty. We never stop to think about the child who wears oversized hand-me downs or the adult who has one pair of shoes to wear. If you want to help someone who is struggling feel better about themselves and take pride in  […]

Christmas is over, and many people are sorting through closets to accommodate new items received. With this in mind, now would be a good time to donate your gently-used clothes or household items to The Salvation Army. When you donate these items, you help people who really need it. “Any donation goes a long way  […]

On August 9, 2016, Larry Rosen (Chairman and CEO) of Harry Rosen Inc., Canada’s premier source of men’s fashion, was honoured by The Salvation Army for the company’s $100,000 clothing contribution to help support residents affected by the Fort McMurray fires. “The Salvation Army is truly grateful for the generosity of Harry Rosen Inc., which  […]

In the water, Special Olympian Kyle ‘Aquaman’ Weaver’s worries and fears are often washed away as he focuses on winning gold for his team. Before diving in, Weaver frequently feels the pressure, which he alleviates through a quick stop for encouragement at The Salvation Army Thrift Store in St. Catharines. “I want to tell the  […]

Summertime for hundreds of kids from low-income homes nationwide has gotten a little brighter thanks to the support of The Salvation Army Thrift Store’s ‘Send a Kid to Camp’ campaign. From April 11 to June 11, in 106 Thrift Store locations, the campaign, now in its sixth year, raised a record breaking $133,894 from generous  […]

When warmer weather approaches, many of us start thinking about spring cleaning. As you sort through your clothes and household items, we encourage you to donate to a Salvation Army Thrift Store near you.  The following are some of the ways your contributions will improve the lives of vulnerable children and families and protect the  […]

On January 16 it was announced that Goodwill, which collects donated clothing and goods, then sells them to fund programs for people with learning and physical disabilities, was closing 16 stores and donation centres across Ontario. “The Salvation Army appreciates and respects the important work that Goodwill does in Ontario and all across Canada,” says  […]

The Salvation Army Thrift Stores Canada thank you for donating gently-used goods and clothing. The Salvation Army Thrift Stores Canada supports the mission of The Salvation Army by generating funds and influencing positively the communities in which they operate. Salvation Army Thrift Stores are a national, charitable organization that operate 107 stores across Canada and  […]

Spring is here, and sometimes we need a little motivation to clean, clear out that clutter and get organized. Did you know that goods donated to Salvation Army thrift stores can be given to families in need through a voucher system at our community services? In fact, last year, over $1.8 million in vouchers provided  […]