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New Report Reveals Canadians Struggling with Rising Costs

A new national report highlights that managing limited financial resources remains the most common challenge for Canadians—with the cost of living continuing to top household concerns. With need rising in communities nationwide, The Salvation Army is calling on Canadians to give generously this holiday season.

The Salvation Army

Joint statement celebrating International Volunteer Day

On International Volunteer Day, Canada recognizes the incredible volunteers in Canada and around the world whose efforts power not-for-profit organizations, charities and countless community initiatives.

Global Affairs Canada

Salvation Army Makes Family’s First Christmas in Canada Special

When Ouafaa Eladmi and her family moved to Canada three years ago, she knew they were embarking on a transitional period that might require some sacrifices, one of them being the Christmas season. The family, originally from Casablanca, Morocco, first had to adapt to their new surroundings. The move from a big city to a small town such as High River, Alta., was a significant change. With no family or many friends around, Ouafaa was expecting a toned-down Christmas.

The Salvation Army

CFL Partners with World Vision Canada to Extend Global Outreach

The Canadian Football League (CFL) has announced a significant new partnership with World Vision Canada, a global relief, development, and advocacy organization. This alliance aims to reach out to CFL's expansive fan base to create meaningful changes in the lives of children living in high-risk regions around the globe.

Kingston chooses Community Leaders for Canada 150 celebrations

A self-described chronic volunteer will be one of 13 Kingstonians representing the city as a Community Leader in 2017 as Canada celebrates its 150th birthday. Megan McKever, 28, volunteers with the Red Cross as an emergency response team member and with local organization Kenya Help and the Girl Guides of Canada. In her free time, the Barrie native, who came to Kingston to study sociology and history at Queen's University, is an event co-ordinator by trade but works as a financial assistant at the chemical engineering department at Queen's.

The Kingston Whig-Standard

#ygkChallenge: Operation Red Nose

The #ygkchallenge is an ongoing series where we dare you to be different, resolve to be better, and or do something awesome in support of our beloved community. Each week, Kingstonist establishes a new, ambitious or quirky goal, encouraging you to step out of your comfort zone and do something great, and hopefully a little out of the ordinary. By taking part in this community-wide initiative, we hope to make Kingston (and the world) a slightly better place to live, work and play.

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