Partnering With The Salvation Army

Employee Giving Opportunities
We welcome the opportunity to work with employee donation committees to design opportunities for your employees to financially support our services. Donations can be made via payroll deduction or directly to The Salvation Army.

National Advertising
Link your corporate name with The Salvation Army’s well-known and respected ‘brand’. Two national advertising campaigns are conducted annually – one in May as part of the Red Shield Appeal, and the other in November/December for the Christmas Appeal. Our advertising materials are professionally designed and produced to ensure high quality. Your company can partner with The Salvation Army by sponsoring national advertising, and receive name recognition linked with our print, media, and web related materials.

Point-of-Purchase
The Salvation Army would be pleased to work with your corporation to develop a program enabling you and your customers to financially support our services. We will work with you to design a program that works best for you.

Event Sponsorship
The Salvation Army undertakes many local special events throughout Canada. During the Christmas season for example, there are Toy Drives, Adopt-a-Family programs, the national Santa Shuffle 5km Fun Run & 1km Elf Walk, Elf Trees, concerts, and many other special events. Corporate sponsors are always welcome and there are also opportunities for local branches of your company to partner with local Salvation Army offices.

Corporate Donations
We would be pleased to discuss opportunities for specified and non-specified cash and in-kind gifts.

Volunteer Opportunities
The Salvation Army needs more than financial support to further its mission. There are always opportunities for volunteers to help in significant ways, and feel good about upholding our communities most vulnerable people. Such activities provide a wonderful opportunity to build rapport among employees, challenge others to get involved, and partner with us to bring Christmas to marginalized children and their families.

Corporate Partnership Stories

Creating meaningful change in someone’s life doesn’t happen in isolation. It takes a community of people who care, reliable support and resources to make it happen. We are thankful to our many corporate, public, private and personal supporters who continue to give hope to the more than 2.7 million vulnerable and marginalized people who come to The Salvation Army for help each year in 400 communities across Canada. Thank you for giving hope and dignity to anyone who comes through our doors.

If you are interested in partnering with The Salvation Army, please connect with Sara Lewis for partnership opportunities: Sara.Lewis@salvationarmy.ca.

Here are a few stories of our supporters and the difference they are making to communities in need:

Centennial Bermuda Foundation offers support, nutritious meals to residents at Salvation Army shelters

Grant addresses food insecurity so clients can focus on improving well-being

The Salvation Army shelters in Pembroke, Bermuda, provide a safe space for individuals who are homeless to rest and find stability. But having a roof over your head is just one part of the equation. When hungry, it’s difficult for clients to focus on anything else.

“When we looked at designing a transitional shelter project, we wanted to secure food first and foremost to assist the recipients so they would be ready to receive support,” said Chandra-Lee Bascome, Business Manager, who has worked at The Salvation Army in Bermuda for 25 years. “As we form relationships with clients, a full belly provides the potential to help them move forward with addressing their underlying issues.”

Understanding the need, the Centennial Bermuda Foundation provided a generous $50,000 grant to The Salvation Army to address food insecurity at its emergency and transitional housing facilities. The funds provided a washer, dryer, microwaves, meal boxes, mini-fridges and nightstands, helping to make each housing unit a home.

It has meant a world of difference to people like Abigail*, who prefers to spend time in her room reading and is wary of strangers. Being able to step out in the hallway to microwave her meal and store leftovers in her in-room fridge has provided independence and dignity, “a small blessing,” Bascome says, allowing Abigail to maintain her quiet nature.

“Some people choose to remain unsheltered or sleep in family garages or on sofas, but for those who choose to come to The Salvation Army, they often speak of having peace of mind from attacks on the street to a regular breakfast and soft bed.”

Breakfast meal boxes provided by the Centennial Bermuda Foundation include a sandwich, piece of fruit and hot beverage. Just before Christmas, mini fridges were set up in all rooms so transitional residents were able to receive canned or frozen lunches and dinners, similar to a TV dinner tray.

“We have two case workers who meet with residents in our transitional housing to provide hope and assistance for rebuilding their lives,” said Bascome. “Many of our residents are employed and working toward savings and financial assistance while apartment hunting, they just needed a helping hand.

“We are so grateful to the Centennial Bermuda Foundation for making a tremendous difference in the lives of those whom we serve. Together, we are not only providing respite, comfort, and stability, but hope for the future.”

*Name changed to protect privacy.

2023 Fraser Institute awards The Printing House founder ‘highest honour’ for philanthropic efforts

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 Printing House (TPH), won the Toronto award for his business success in operating more than 65 TPH production centres across Canada and for his philanthropic dedication to various causes.

Through the TPH Charitable Office, which O’Born formed with his wife, Janice, to ‘help others, help themselves,’ the company “raised more than $83 million for various charities across Canada,” the institute stated on their website.

One such beneficiary is The Salvation Army.

When a powerful earthquake struck Nepal in 2015, the O’Borns gave a personal gift of $50K to help the Army’s emergency response teams deliver food and water to support relief and rebuilding efforts.

Since then, they have given annually and in various ways to the Army, including donating Toronto Raptors and Toronto Maple Leaf tickets so the Army’s Toronto Gateway residents could have the opportunity to enjoy fun outings. Through their example of generosity, their employees have donated to the Army’s East Toronto Food Bank, and the O’Borns matched their gifts.

“Earle and Janice have this incredible partnership where they are all about caring and improving life for others,” said Delicia Carvery, a donor support specialist who has worked with The Salvation Army for 18 years and was personally invited by the O’Borns to attend the ceremony. “I’m thrilled that the institute recognized Earle’s hard work and kindness through the award. It is so well deserved.”

Butterfield & Vallis provide $20K grant to brighten holidays for 800 families in Bermuda

Company inspired by community needs seen while volunteering at The Salvation Army food bank

Faced with a $20,000 budget shortfall, The Salvation Army in Bermuda reluctantly reached out to its regular food service supplier, Butterfield & Vallis, to cancel the purchase of turkeys and chickens for this year’s Christmas hampers.

“We knew it would be a difficult call to make,” said Major Darryl Simms, corps officer for the Army’s North Street Citadel. “It almost felt like we were cancelling Christmas for hundreds of families that turn to us for help.”

But in true Bermudian spirit, Butterfield & Vallis provided a generous $20K gift to ensure 800 families would have all they needed to prepare a special holiday meal. The decision to help was based in part by the needs observed while volunteering at the Army’s food bank. Butterfield & Vallis also supports the Army through discounts on the purchase of equipment and supplies.

“This year hasn’t been easy and people everywhere are struggling,” said Major Simms. “We’re so grateful to Butterfield & Vallis for their continued support and for reminding recipients that they are cared for, there is hope.”

The Salvation Army has worked in Bermuda for 127 years. In 2022, the Army in Bermuda served more than 32,670 people and saw a 27 percent increase in families needing help. Support the Army’s efforts in Bermuda at www.SalvationArmy.bm.

Get in Touch!
Sara Lewis
National Manager, Corporate Partnerships
Territorial Headquarters
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The Salvation Army
2 Overlea Boulevard
Toronto Ontario M4H 1P4
Sara Lewis
National Manager, Corporate Partnerships
Email: Sara.Lewis@salvationarmy.ca