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Starting Off the School Year on the Right Foot

Posted on 26th August 2015, by roxane
Back to School
On August 25th took place the annual Back to School event, organized by The Salvation Army Community and Family Services (CFS). More than 700 children from underprivileged families of Greater Montreal received a personalized brand-new backpack filled with school supplies. We know that children who start the school year with the necessary tools are more  […]

Back-to-school costs take a financial toll on families

Posted on 20th August 2015, by Maritime
For many families, back-to-school is an exciting time as children prepare for  the chance to reconnect with friends, and to explore the wonders of their new classrooms.  However, for some families, the financial struggle of sending students back to school, can be an overwhelming burden.  A Bank of Montreal survey shows that Atlantic Canadians will pay  […]

Once again, Telus gets involved in the community

Posted on 14th August 2015, by karine
Telus Donation
On Thursday, August 13, 2015, the seventh game of the Montreal Alouettes was held at the Percival Molson Memorial Stadium.  On this occasion, Telus generously offered a loge to The Salvation Army with the proposal that we invite some clients from our Family and Community Services. Among those invited were Mellanie and her parents, Colombians  […]

International Youth Day

Posted on 12th August 2015, by karine
Camp Lac L'Achigan
We take this International Youth Day to remind you how your donations are used to help young people and children whose parents have little income: Each week, food baskets are distributed to families having difficulty feeding their children During the holidays, hundreds of gifts are offered to children from underprivileged families. For some of them,  […]
Summer at The Salvation Army brings with it a number of new beginnings as officers around the country transfer to new appointments. Here at the Maritime Division we are welcoming nine new officers in five different locations. Here is the first installment in our five-part series introducing you to them. Can you tell me a  […]

#UpForSchool

Posted on 4th August 2015, by karine
FB-Up for school
Every child has the right to go to school, without danger or discrimination.  Help create a message no government, politician or leader can ignore.  Nothing changes without pressure. Sign the #UpForSchool Petition. Act Now.   Click here to sign the petition

First annual ICE 2 Run race a success!

Posted on 29th July 2015, by Maritime
On Saturday June 25, at Riverfront Park, Community and Family Services in Moncton N.B. hosted the first annual I Care Enough 2 Run five kilometre race. Even with the rain coming down everyone had a wonderful morning, and it was a great turnout for this first-time event.  The run was hosted in partnership with The  […]

Stolen bikes get happy ending

Posted on 28th July 2015, by Maritime
For the past four years Energy 103.5 and Sportwheels have worked together to gather and repair bikes to donate to children in need. In May after all of the bikes had been rounded up and repaired, they were stolen from the storage facility located behind Sportwheels. “It was pretty heart wrenching,” says Jeff Mayhew, owner  […]

L’Abri d’espoir’s big hot dogs sale

Posted on 27th July 2015, by karine
L'Abri Volunteers
The hot dogs and refreshments sale of the Abri d’espoir took place on July 11 during the Sainte-Catherine Streets Celebrates! For this occasion, the Guy Concordia Pharmaprix generously allowed our team to settle in front of the pharmacy and provided the food for the sale. A total of more than $730 was raised during this day, which made ​​this  […]

It’s back to school!!!

Posted on 24th July 2015, by karine
Officer with Children
The Salvation Army wants every child to have an equal chance to succeed in school. This is the reason why on August 25th will be held our special event ''Back to school''. During this day, children will receive a school bag with all the school supplies required for their learning and development. Call us to  […]