December 2, 2005

Sending a little care... Canada Post delivers for the Salvation Army

This is the sixth year Canada Post is supporting The Salvation Army’s efforts to meet the needs of individuals and families in our communities. The funds from Canada Post will be used to purchase and deliver much-needed staples and a few holiday treats for families in more than 10 remote areas in the Northwest Territories.

For most Canadians, the holidays are a special time of the year. For some however, the season is only a reminder of what they do not have and what they cannot provide for their families. “The need this year is as great as ever and Canadians have already been very generous with their response to so many recent tragedies around the world,” said Graham Moore, Territorial Secretary, Public Relations and Development, The Salvation Army. “However, thanks to the goodwill of companies like Canada Post and the continuing generosity of our individual supporters, we know that we’ll make a difference in many Canadian homes on Christmas day.”

“On behalf of our customers and our employees, Canada Post is proud to send a little holiday care to the many people The Salvation Army assists,” said Bob Waite, senior vice-president of Communications and Stakeholder Relations at Canada Post. “Like the post office, The Salvation Army delivers their services to every corner of Canada, working hard to ensure that no one is left out during the holidays. We’re proud to assist them in their good work.”

With this year’s donation, $175,000 has been donated by Canada Post to The Salvation Army over the last six years. Funds from the partnership have been used where most needed in areas across the country; including the purchase of thousands of blankets for less-fortunate individuals and winter boots and snowsuits for needy children, expanding a Vancouver shelter’s capacity by purchasing mats for use during the winter months, providing educational materials, toys and warm clothing for children at a shelter in Montréal, providing temporary food and shelter to needy families when they have to travel to be near a hospitalized family member and the purchase of new beds for a hospice in Calgary.

Yellowknife airport was busy yesterday as Canada Post and The Salvation Army loaded a plane with Christmas hampers for remote areas in the NWT. Donations like Canada Post's and support from all Canadians, help The Salvation Army deliver holiday cheer to families in need across Canada.