Wal-Mart rings in the holiday season with the Salvation Army

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, the company will …

Salvation Army Teams in Chile Work with Community to Provide Ongoing Relief

Nov. 28th - Chile - Salvation Army emergency teams are providing ongoing support to people in Tocopilla, northern Chile, who lost their homes in a devastating earthquake. Tocopilla, situated in the Atacama Desert - the most arid desert in the world - is the city most …

Putting poverty out of business

The Salvation Army in Canada finds practical ways to make a difference. Christmas is a time of excess for many--an abundance of food, stacks of presents and overloaded credit cards, all in the name of celebrating the season.

But for thousands of others, Christmas is a …

Improving The Lives Of Thousands - World AIDS Day

With World AIDS Day approaching we take time to reflect on the work of Dr. Paul Thistle and The Salvation Army Howard Hospital in Zimbabwe. With a fraction of the budget of modern North American hospitals, Dr. Paul Thistle quietly soldiers on at The Salvation Army …

The Salvation Army USA National Kettle Kickoff with The Dallas Cowboys and Kelly Clarkson

Two-time Grammy Award winner Kelly Clarkson performed at this years Salvation Army USA National Kettle Kickoff with The Dallas Cowboys. Clarkson is also serving as honorary chairperson of The Salvation Army USA's campaign.

The Salvation Army fights slavery in the form of human trafficking

December 2 was the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery. Human trafficking is a form of slavery and is among the fastest growing forms of transnational crime. The United Nations estimates that the total global market value for trafficking in persons is $32 …

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Canadians Get Their Jingle Bells On

December 4th - On Saturday December 1st, close to 10,000 participants nationwide helped to raise funds for The Salvation Army. The annual Santa Shuffle family fun run and walk took place in 34 cities from St. John's to Victoria with supporters coming together for fun, …

Salvation Army kettles show generosity of Melfort and area

SASK - Tuesday December 04, 2007 - The Christmas season is already here, with the launch of the Melfort Salvation Army's Kettle Campaign.
The campaign has already shown the generous spirit of Melfort residents to Major Mike Hoeft of the Salvation Army. "In previous …

On This Day

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, Secretary for …

The Salvation Army Commemorates 125th Year of Giving Hope to Canadians in Need

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 million people each year …

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Should I donate? Choosing which charity to support

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 donate at all? …

Sally Ann's army ready

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

Canadian Environment Week June 3-9, 2007

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 practical steps to …

Centre offers new hope to the city's homeless

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 room to launch the new …

Sally Ann gets strategic in homelessness battle

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 Salvation Army is one of the first ...

Salvation Army responds to earthquake disaster in south-west China

June 8th, 2007, China - Salvation Army disaster relief workers are bringing aid to those left homeless after an earthquake devastated parts of Yunnan province in south-west China.

An earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale killed and injured many people in …

Appointment to the National Council of Welfare

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 of our community," said …