The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army: Social Services and Humanitarian Aid in Canada and Bermuda

The Salvation Army is a non-profit organization that, according to its own presentation, defines itself as the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services in Canada. Its territorial headquarters for Canada and Bermuda is located in Toronto, Ontario, and its activity is organized into communities in Bermuda, Atlantic, British Columbia, Ontario, and Prairies and Northern Territories.

Direct Assistance Programs

The entity channels its social action through various programs: food for people in need, support for the homeless, recovery services, spiritual care, international support, and disaster response. It also operates thrift stores and seasonal campaigns such as the Christmas Kettle campaign.

The data it publishes on its impact includes 2.1 million visits for food, clothing, or practical assistance; 3.4 million meals served at shelters and feeding programs; 8,130 shelter, addictions, detox, and mental health beds provided each night; 251,226 people helped at Christmas with food hampers and toys; and 132,842 visits for assistance when disaster struck.

Ways to Get Involved

The organization facilitates donor and volunteer participation through one-time gifts, monthly donations, donations to a specific location, gifts in honour, gifts of securities, legacy giving, and corporate sponsorship. It also offers volunteer programs for general, group, emergency disaster services, and Kettle campaign volunteering.

Territorial Structure

The territorial headquarters for Canada and Bermuda is located in Toronto, Ontario. The organization also has offices in Halifax (Nova Scotia), Devonshire (Bermuda), Burnaby (British Columbia), and Winnipeg (Manitoba).

Institutional Contact and Donations

For donations and general information, the entity provides the phone number 1-800-725-2769. The territorial headquarters reception can be reached at 416-425-2111. Inquiries about thrift stores are directed to guestservices@salvationarmy.ca or 1-855-984-8378, while press and public relations inquiries are handled at media.inquiries@salvationarmy.ca. The organization also has a specific email for the legacy department: estates@salvationarmy.ca.

Legacies and Bequests

The organization centralizes the processing of all legacies at its national office. Its legal name for this type of donation is The Governing Council of The Salvation Army in Canada, with charitable registration number 10795 1618 RR0001.

Locations and Offices

Main Location: 2 Overlea Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M4H 1P4

Atlantic Location: 330 Herring Cove Road, Halifax, NS B3R 1V4

Bermuda Location: 76 Roberts Avenue, Devonshire HM 15, Bermuda

British Columbia Location: 103 – 3833 Henning Drive, Burnaby, BC V5C 6N5

Ontario Location: 2 Overlea Blvd, Toronto, ON M4H 1P4

Prairies and Northern Territories Location: 204 290 Vaughan Street, Winnipeg, MB R3B 2N8