Salvation Army Nativity Scene Smashed by Vandals

Posted on 1st December 2011, by SalvationArmy.ca
AJAX — A symbol of the true meaning of Christmas for the people who help some of Ajax and Pickering’s neediest families was left shattered last weekend after vandals smashed the nativity scene outside the Salvation Army offices on Kings Crescent in Ajax. Grant Waddell, administrator for the Ajax and Pickering Salvation Army, said the  […]
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Good Morning Canada, and Pass the Syrup

Posted on 29th November 2011, by SalvationArmy.ca
Owen Sounders will greet the rest of the country from a big, free, rinkside breakfast starting at 6 a.m. Wednesday. The televised event on CTV’s three-hour Canada AM news magazine broadcast follows prize-winning community support for Owen Sound’s Salvation Army Food Bank during a recent Kraft Assists national competition. Read more
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Canada’s Leading Data-to-mail Company Shuffles with The Salvation Army

Posted on 29th November 2011, by SalvationArmy.ca
“It’s easy, fun and a great way to help people in need,” says PostLinx president Michael Coverdale. On Saturday, December 3, PostLinx employees will join more than 10,000 runners/shufflers nationwide in The Salvation Army’s Santa Shuffle. The annual family-friendly event, aimed to raise funds and awareness for The Salvation Army’s critical services, has been supported  […]
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Salvation Army Radio Ad Nominated for 2011 Crystal Awards

Posted on 28th November 2011, by SalvationArmy.ca
A public service announcement by The Salvation Army was nominated for best script in the copywriting category for the 2011 Crystal Awards, an annual showcase honouring outstanding creativity in radio advertising from across Canada. The Salvation Army script aired in Ottawa on Rogers Media radio stations Y101, KISS-FM and 1310 NEWS and communicates to listeners  […]
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Sally Ann Campaign Kicks Off

Posted on 25th November 2011, by SalvationArmy.ca
The familiar sound of bells ringing echoed throughout the New Sudbury Centre on Thursd ay as the Salvation Army launched the annual Christmas Kettle Campaign. Capt. Tony Kennedy, area commander of the Salvation Army, said the money raised from the campaign “supports our ministry throughout the year.” The local campaign goal is $175,000. Last year,  […]
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A parking-tickets-for-toys Christmas gift drive at the Salvation Army was a huge hit today at the Vancouver depot. Impark offered a four-hour amnesty Thursday morning for anyone with unpaid parking tickets as long as they donated a toy to the downtown charity. Just before the end of the four hours, ticket scofflaw/Santas had brought in  […]
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Santa Shuffle Helps Families in Need

Posted on 25th November 2011, by SalvationArmy.ca
Christmas is a sad season for the poor. The number of Canadians living in poverty remains unacceptably high and continues to grow. One in 11 Canadians live in poverty. We cannot run from the fact that we need to reach out to these people in our midst. On December 3, The Salvation Army Santa Shuffle,  […]
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Salvation Army Helps Local Woman off Streets

Posted on 22nd November 2011, by SalvationArmy.ca
Perth’s Joyce Rodgers is a volunteer with The Salvation Army’s kettle campaign.”I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for them.” Her blue eyes dance like Kris Kringle’s, a warm smile tugs the corners of her mouth. Her weathered skin tells more about her struggles of late than the conversation that comes easily from her heart.  […]
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The Salvation Army Combats Poverty this Christmas

Posted on 22nd November 2011, by SalvationArmy.ca
Toronto, ON November 22, 2011 – Today, The Salvation Army announced the national launch of the 2011 annual Christmas Campaign. The campaign is aimed at raising money and awareness about the continued need for social service programs to support vulnerable individuals throughout Canada during the holiday season and year-round. This year marks the 120th anniversary  […]
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