For donors, 60 years of age or over, a Salvation Army charitable gift annuity not only enables them to make a donation that supports the work of The Salvation Army, it provides a safe, secure stream of income for life that is largely tax exempt and often has a better return than GICs or Bonds.  […]

Christmas is over, and many people are sorting through closets to accommodate new items received. With this in mind, now would be a good time to donate your gently-used clothes or household items to The Salvation Army. When you donate these items, you help people who really need it. “Any donation goes a long way  […]

Imagine that in sub-zero temperatures, you have to send your children to school in hoodies and runners because you can’t afford winter clothing. Or your hands are red, swollen and numb because you live on the streets and don’t own a pair of gloves. Sadly, even in a country as wealthy as Canada, this is  […]

No longer the only ticket in town, Christmas with The Salvation Army was still a smashing success! With a stellar guest appearance from Jackie Richardson, this year’s concert guests enjoyed the songs of the season and joining in as "The Roy Thompson Hall Choir."  Our annual concert is an opportunity for us to let our donors,  […]

On Saturday, December 3, 2016, brothers Mike and Ben will lace up, along with 16,000 participants across Canada, to run in The Salvation Army’s Annual Santa Shuffle, which takes place in 42 cities. But this race isn’t about speed or their personal best. It’s a 5K fun run and 1K elf walk, in partnership with  […]

With 454 guests in attendance, The Salvation Army hosted their 8th annual Hope in The City Leadership Breakfast in Toronto. An inspiring event that has kicked off the annual Kettle Campaign and Christmas giving was treated to a keynote address from Major Danielle Strickland, whose passion for justice had led her to serve in the  […]

With 205 guests in attendance, The Salvation Army hosted their 7th annual Hope in The City Leadership Breakfast in Barrie. An inspiring event that has kicked off the annual Kettle Campaign and Christmas giving was treated to a keynote address from Major Danielle Strickland, whose passion for justice had led her to serve in the  […]

“Community partnerships are crucial to the continued efforts of The Salvation Army,” says Major Les Marshall, Territorial Secretary for Public Relations and Development. “The needs in communities are numerous and complex. Our work is strengthened when we team with others. Our community partners make it possible for us to extend our reach and help 1.9  […]

The Salvation Army in Haiti is providing food and support to people who have been forced from their homes by Hurricane Matthew, the strongest storm to hit the Caribbean in a decade. The full extent of the disaster is only now becoming clear, with more than 400 people known to have lost their lives. Much  […]

“Not everyone has the same support with the birth of a child,” says Lynne Mumford, community and family services worker for The Salvation Army in Peterborough, Ont. “Our baby gift bag, or newborn program, helps low-income mothers know that we value their child and they are not alone in this journey.” The newborn program is  […]