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Red Kettle donations desperately needed

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An urgent appeal just days before Christmas.

The Salvation Army says contributions to their Red Kettle campaign are down this year, and that is putting programs at risk.

They say this comes at a time when even more people are in need.

“Our kettle bells are ringing, but far fewer donations are being dropped in,” says Lt-Colonel John Murray, territorial secretary for communications. “This is a critical moment. Every dollar matters. Every gift helps put food on a table, keep someone warm, or provide shelter and support to a person in crisis. The need is urgent.” 

Funds raised through the Campaign support Christmas assistance and essential year-round services that include food banks and meal programs, shelters, and vulnerable seniors.

The campaign wraps up tomorrow or on Christmas Eve depending on where you live.

“We are seeing more first-time requests for help than ever before–working families, seniors on fixed incomes, and individuals facing sudden and unexpected crises,” Murray adds.

Donations can be made at any of the over 2000 kettles across Canada.

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Sally Ann Launches Inaugural Hope Run

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The Salvation Army is launching a new fundraiser run happening throughout the month of September.

Registration for the virtual Hope Run is now open online until September 15th.

You can run, walk or bike by yourself or with your household, and log on to register your time afterwards.

All the money collected goes to the programs the Salvation Army runs, and each participant chooses which community gets your donation.

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Salvation Army Seeking Donations For Fire Victims

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The Salvation Army is now accepting donations for those impacted by the massive bush fires in Australia.

Fires have been burning for four months now, scorching 6 million hectares, destroying hundreds of homes and forcing the evacuation of thousands of people.

The country is now urging nearly a quarter of a million people to evacuate their homes and are preparing military backup due to soaring temperatures, unpredictable winds and dangerous conditions.

The Salvation Army has been providing support to both residents and those on the front lines fighting those fires.

Financial donations to the disaster can be made by visiting https://secure.salvationarmy.ca/registrant/DonationPage.aspx?eventid=303220&langpref=en-CA&Referrer=emergency

You can also call 1-800-SAL-ARMY (725-2769) or via mail to The Salvation Army, 2 Overlea Blvd, Toronto, ON M4H 1P4.

Please note, only monetary donations are being received.

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Salvation Army Providing Support For Kenora

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The Salvation Army stresses as long as their is a need for their services in Kenora, they will be there to help.

Community Ministries Director Sandra Poole says demand for their services and programs goes up year after year.

Fortunately, Poole says the community is quick to respond with donations and assistance.

“We get such huge support. We send the call out and it comes. It reduces me to tears every Christmas and it just blows my mind. We ask for the help and it comes.”

Poole says last Christmas they put out over 200 hampers and every year that need increases.

She points to a housing crisis and drug use in the community.

The 217 applications assisted 529 individuals last year, of which 210 were children.

She adds last year the Salvation Army received 476 application requests from 164 households in Kenora for its Food Program.

Poole addressed Dryden Rotary members this past week.

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Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign Returning To Dryden

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An important Salvation Army fundraiser that provides practical assistance to individuals and families is returning to Dryden.

The Christmas Kettle Campaign hasn’t been offered in the community for several years but is being revived this year.

Sandra Poole is the Community Ministries Director For Dryden and Kenora and she addressed Dryden Rotary on Wednesday.

She says “the Kettle Campaign is known across the country. It’s the Salvation Army’s largest fundraiser. Every unit looks after their own campaign and whatever they raise locally, stays in that community.”

Poole is now hoping volunteers step forward to launch the program in 2019.

Anyone interested can call Shannon at 223-3110.

As part of the campaign, Poole hopes to donate up to 50 turkeys to the Christmas Cheer Board.

Meantime, the Salvation Army is trying to increase its presence in Dryden.

Poole admits they only have a small visibility in the community right now.

“We have our Thrift Store, which is open six days a week, 10:00am until 4:30pm most days. We sell clothing, we can sell household (items), books, linens, towels, we also do toys.”

You can find the store at 34 Whyte Avenue.

Poole notes they are always looking for clothing donations.

The Salvation Army in Kenora offers Food Bank support, a social assistance program, Christmas Hampers, emergency disaster services as well as assists fire victims.