Riding the Bus to Independence

Posted on 21st May 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
It’s one of the first of its kind in Ontario. People with developmental and cognitive disabilities are celebrating new-found independence by learning how to use public transportation, something many of us take for granted. The Salvation Army is the organizing force behind Community Access to Transportation, or ‘The CAT’. “This course provides freedom for a  […]
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CHCH TV Showcases Fashion Finds at Salvation Army Thrift Stores

Posted on 17th May 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
Hamilton Thrift Store Manager Jerome De Graaf appeared live on CHCH TV’s morning show on Friday, May 11th for a segment entitled “Fashion On A Budget”, which discussed and displayed some of the on trend, one-of-a-kind fashions offered at Salvation Army Thrift Stores. Click here to view the segment.
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Stigma Stomp Day

Posted on 17th May 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
Victoria – On May 11 The Salvation Army participated in “Stigma Stomp Day”, an event during Mental Health Awareness week that was designed to educate and raise awareness of the stigma’s attached to people experiencing mental health/addiction issues. The event included food, fun, entertainment, and speeches by members of the community who experienced the power  […]
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Fundraiser Sends Hundreds of Kids to Camp

Posted on 16th May 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
For the third year in a row, Thrift Stores in Canada collected funds in-store to help send marginalized children to camp for one week. The 2012 Send a Kid to Camp fundraiser ran from April 2 to May 12. Thanks to the generous support of guests, sponsors and others, funds raised will send 445 kids  […]
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Donuts 4 Dignity

Posted on 15th May 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
Vancouver – For the second consecutive year, The Salvation Army is celebrating May as Dignity Month. In Vancouver, The Salvation Army in partnership with local pop up shop Cartems Donuterie, will be honoring this occasion by giving hope and donuts in the Downtown core on May 15th between 11.30am and 1.15pm Distributing FREE mini ‘Sally  […]
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SaveBethesda.org Not Affiliated With The Salvation Army

Posted on 14th May 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
Toronto, ON May 14, 2012 — In order to continue operations, the Bethesda Centre in London, Ontario, must raise $1.5 million dollars before May 31st. The Salvation Army has set up a website, www.SalvationArmy.ca/savebethesda, to collect donations to save the centre. When you donate to this secure site, you will receive a charitable donation receipt  […]
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From Struggles to Solutions

Posted on 14th May 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
The Salvation Army New Hope Community Centre in St. John’s is helping people get back on their feet. Its 12-week retail skills and commercial cleaning programs are committed to helping those furthest away from the labour market find work and income. “These programs exist to create employment opportunities in which individuals with barriers can succeed,”  […]
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Salvation Army Celebrates 40 Years of Service

Posted on 10th May 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
TORONTO, May 9, 2012 /CNW/ – On Thursday, May 10, 2012 we invite you to join The Salvation Army Booth Packaging and Supportive Services as we celebrate 40 years of service to the community and mark the special occasion of our Grand Re-Opening. Join us at 1:30pm at 1020 Islington Ave, Unit 9A, Toronto. “At  […]
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