Sixteen thousand people in 41 cities across Canada participated in The Salvation Army's annual Santa Shuffle in December, raising funds to help Canadians in poverty at Christmas and throughout the year. Participants in the Santa Shuffle's five-kilometre Fun Run and one-kilometre Elf Walk collect pledges from friends and family in the lead-up to the event.
“Approximately $500,000 was raised that will help The Salvation Army fight poverty and restore dignity nationwide,” says Erin McGrath, national race director. The race, now in its 24th year, is held in partnership with Running Room Ltd.
Participants, many of whom were dressed in festive gear, braved freezing temperatures and inclement weather to make a difference in their local communities. Everyone who completed the course received an eye-catching Santa Shuffle medal.
“It was a lot of fun, even though some of us are less athletic,” joked one shuffler. “It was a great opportunity for our family to come together and do something beneficial,” said another.
“Thank you to everyone who ran, walked or volunteered,” says McGrath. “Your contribution will help change a life and give hope to those who need it most.”
Brayden, Timothy, Jordyn, Kaelyn and Kolten Kerr of Meadowlands Corps in Ancaster, Ont., were the top family pledge earners for The Salvation Army's 2014 Santa Shuffle in Hamilton/Burlington. The Kerr family raised $1,200 towards the 2014 Kettle Campaign in the fight against poverty this Christmas
An outpouring of generosity from the community in Hamilton, Bermuda, has helped The Salvation Army’s North Street Citadel family services keep its doors open, despite facing critical financial challenges heading into the Christmas holidays. In October, The Salvation Army urgently appealed to the public for support after the growing demand
With a national fundraising goal of $22 million, contributions to the kettle campaign allow The Salvation Army to provide practical assistance for all who need it, not only at Christmas but throughout the year.
Every Thursday evening, families come together for Thursday Night Church, a program where children, from 5 to 17, participate in a variety of music ministries and share a meal together.
Participants, many of whom were dressed in festive gear, braved freezing temperatures and inclement weather to make a difference in their local communities. Everyone who completed the course received an eye-catching Santa Shuffle medal.
Brayden, Timothy, Jordyn, Kaelyn and Kolten Kerr of Meadowlands Corps in Ancaster, Ont., were the top family pledge earners for The Salvation Army's 2014 Santa Shuffle in Hamilton/Burlington. The Kerr family raised $1,200 towards the 2014 Kettle Campaign in the fight against poverty this Christmas
Participants, many of whom were dressed in festive gear, braved freezing temperatures and inclement weather to make a difference in their local communities. Everyone who completed the course received an eye-catching Santa Shuffle medal.
Brayden, Timothy, Jordyn, Kaelyn and Kolten Kerr of Meadowlands Corps in Ancaster, Ont., were the top family pledge earners for The Salvation Army's 2014 Santa Shuffle in Hamilton/Burlington. The Kerr family raised $1,200 towards the 2014 Kettle Campaign in the fight against poverty this Christmas
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