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Coming together to support Fort McMurray

Posted on 11th May 2016, by Maritime
 We are grateful to our donors who have contributed $525,917 towards the Alberta fire response efforts. The Salvation Army’s community response vehicles continue to serve over 2,000 meals a day to first responders engaged in the Fort McMurray fire efforts. The Salvation Army is also supporting evacuees who have relocated to other areas of the  […]

H2O program helps relieve financial burdens

Posted on 5th May 2016, by Maritime
Halifax Water, in partnership with The Salvation Army, is pleased to continue the H2O-Help to Others Water Assistance Program. The program, which started in 2011, provides valuable financial assistance to Halifax Water customers truly in need. The H2O Fund is intended to assist low income households in an emergency, especially those with no other resources  […]

Soirée Jazz 2016

Posted on 5th May 2016, by roxane
Soirée jazz
The Salvation Army’s Soirée Jazz event was held yesterday evening for the benefit of l’Abri d’espoir. Funds collected during the evening will allow us to help women in difficulty from our shelter. Thanks to all the participants and sponsors, including Torys, Pharmaprix, CN, Power Corporation, Ivanhoé Cambridge, Grizzard, le Méridien, Hillberg & Berk, Sabire Sirma  […]

Christmas Kettle Campaign Partner

Posted on 28th April 2016, by roxane
Christmas kettle campaign
We want to thank CMC Électronique Esterline Company who, for many years, have been inviting The Salvation Army's band to play during their employees Christmas lunch. In addition to contributing to the success of the Kettle Campaign, the band's presence is now part of the Christmas tradition and provides a festive lunch for the employees.

A fairy tale

Posted on 14th April 2016, by karine
clothe
The first edition of the Montreal Salvation Army's ''Fairy Tale'' event was a success! Overall, some 50 young girls and boys walked out with a dress or a blazer, accessories, and quality hair and body products. Thanks to all those who helped launch this project, including TELUS volunteers, Guy Concordia Pharmaprix, The Face Shop, and The Salvation Army Thrift Store  […]

The Importance of Sharing

Posted on 31st March 2016, by karine
free formation
Last week, Major Brian Venables and Valéry Naby, Director of Community and Family Services, went to Saint-Léon-de-Westmount elementary school to offer a presentation regarding the importance of generosity and helping others. Thanks to the students of this class for their generous donations of non-perishable food and for their valuable questions and comments. We’re proud and happy to  […]

2015 Christmas Kettle Campaign’s recognition evening

Posted on 15th March 2016, by karine
service d'aide à la famille
The 2015 Christmas Kettle Campaign’s recognition evening was held last evening. On this occasion, volunteers, employees, and other partners met to celebrate the success of the Campaign and present a cheque to the Community and Family Services director for the total amount collected. In addition, Karine Martel, Campaign director, along with Major Venables, had the  […]

Women’s Day

Posted on 9th March 2016, by karine
journée internationale de la femme
On this Women's Day, The Salvation Army team wanted to underline the work and magnitude of all the women who contribute to the well-being of our society. Accompanied by TELUS volunteers, we distributed hundreds of flowers to passersby in various places around Montreal. Our wish was to remind them of how wonderful they are and how much  […]

2015 Santa Shuffle Another Great Success

Posted on 2nd March 2016, by johng
Major John Goulding presenting award to the St. John's Citadel Sensations for raising the team that raised the most money for the 2015 Santa Shuffle.  The Sensations raised $11,911.00.  Major Goulding presented the certificate to Bernice Langdon who raised $7,775.00. The Salvation Army Newfoundland and Labrador Division 2015 Santa Shuffle raised $40,883.00.

2016 Annual Red Shield Luncheon/Dinners

Posted on 28th February 2016, by johng
The Newfoundland and Labrador Division will host four luncheons/dinners to launch the 2016 Red Shield Campaign: April 28 – St. John's, Guest Speaker – Mr. Ed Smith May 10 – Corner Brook, Guest Speaker – Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, The Honourable Dwight Ball May 11 – Grand Falls, Guest Speaker – Mr. Desmond Coombs  […]