On This Day
post a comment | posted Jun 8
Originally posted at The Salvation Army in Canada
June 1, 1882 The Salvation Army officially began operations in Canada, initiated by Jack Addie and Joe Ludgate in London, Ont., and by Mr. and Mrs. William Freer in Toronto about one month later. The date was reported in 1914 by Lt.-Col. Jack Addie...
Appointment to the National Council of Welfare
post a comment | posted Jun 8
Originally posted at The Salvation Army in Canada
Ottawa, June 6, 2007 -- The Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, today announced the appointment of Dr. John Rook as President of the National Council of Welfare.
"Dr. Rook is a leader and a valued member o...
Sally Ann gets strategic in homelessness battle
post a comment | posted Jun 8
Originally posted at The Salvation Army in Canada
June 7th, 2007, Calgary, AB - Overloaded Sally Ann officials say a strategic plan is the best way to help Calgarians move off the street and into their own homes. Spokesman Major Gary Brown, who announced a 10-year plan yesterday, said the Salvati...
Centre offers new hope to the city's homeless
post a comment | posted Jun 8
Originally posted at The Salvation Army in Canada
June 1, 2007, Nanaimo, BC - The few homeless people who arrived looked a bit confused.
Street people, accustomed to being met by social workers, peered quizzically around the empty hallway of the New Hope Centre, as dignitaries gathered in a side ...
Canadian Environment Week June 3-9, 2007
post a comment | posted Jun 8
Originally posted at The Salvation Army in Canada
Protecting Canada's natural environment reaps a world of benefits for Canadians, from strengthening the economy to enhancing health and quality of life. Canadian Environment Week is a time to celebrate our achievements and bring awareness to taking...
The Salvation Army + VIRB
post a comment | posted Jun 8
Originally posted at The Salvation Army in Canada
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Should I donate? Choosing which charity to support
post a comment | posted Jun 8
Originally posted at The Salvation Army in Canada
The Toronto Star has published recent articles about good, bad and ugly charities. These articles raise important questions about how charities are regulated in Canada, and may leave you wondering which charity to support. Perhaps even, should I ...
Sally Ann's army ready
post a comment | posted Jun 8
Originally posted at The Salvation Army in Canada
June, 4th - Chilliwack, BC - The Salvation Army serves many people for whom crisis is a normal part of daily life. So what happens if the community at large is facing a crisis, such as a flood? Read full article...
Source: Chilliwack Times
The Salvation Army Commemorates 125th Year of Giving Hope to Canadians in Need
post a comment | posted Jun 8
Originally posted at The Salvation Army in Canada
2007 marks the 125th year that The Salvation Army has been giving hope through service to the marginalized throughout Canada. As the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services in Canada today, The Salvation Army serves over 1.5 mil...
Wal-Mart rings in the holiday season with the Salvation Army
post a comment | posted Dec 5
Originally posted at The Salvation Army in Canada
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Nov. 27 /CNW/ - Wal-Mart Canada announced today it is
opening its doors this holiday season to The Salvation Army to conduct its
Christmas Kettle Campaign to raise money for the vulnerable and marginalized.
From now until Christmas...