“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  […]

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  […]

It seems like everything is going high-tech these days — even the Sally Ann’s Christmas kettle bell! The newly designed bell will be unveiled Friday afternoon at Yonge-Dundas Square. Read more

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,  […]

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  […]

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,  […]

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.  […]

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  […]

As The Salvation Army combats poverty this Christmas, overwhelming need for its programs and services continues. Donations to the Christmas Campaign will help address the dehumanizing nature of poverty and restore hope to Canada’s most vulnerable people. On November 22, The Salvation Army launched its annual Christmas kettle campaign. A significant portion of the Army’s  […]

It’s festive, unique, fun, and will help The Salvation Army raise funds for its critical services in 400 communities across Canada. The number of Canadians living in poverty remains unacceptably high and continues to grow. We cannot run from the fact that we need to reach out to these people in our midst. Join The  […]