Miracle on Ilsley Avenue

This past Saturday, the Purolator Courier distribution centre in Burnside Park, Dartmouth looked like Santa’s workshop: gifts and packages hurriedly sorted, large elves scurrying around …and, Santa himself!

It was the annual Adopt-a-Family partnership between The Halifax Daily News and Purolator for The Salvation Army. One hundred families will enjoy a memorable Christmas this year, 25 more than last year.

The response was so overwhelming it took just three days to hook up sponsors for all 100 families via the pages of the newspaper.

It was an exhilarating morning with a steady stream of emotional donors supplying the gifts.

“There’s just something about seeing the description of the families and the kids in the paper”, said Cheryl, a donor. Who’s getting the most excitement out of this effort; the families or the donors? You decide.

Check out the miracle on Ilsley Avenue by clicking on the image above to see the 5 minute video. Click on the image below to visit our on-line photo album.


-Ron
Ron Zima ADpPR
Fund Development & Public Relations
Salvation Army, Maritimes Division

ron_zima@can.salvationarmy.org

For more details on the Salvation Army, visit:
Salvation Army, Maritimes Division

Santa Shuffle 2007 - Halifax

Click on the photo to view the on-line album.

This year's Santa Shuffle in Halifax blew past all expectations..!

Embraced by CFB Halifax this year, at least several more hundred runners and shufflers took part. Watch this space for more details on the success of the event and our forthcoming video.

Meanwhile, check out our on-line photo album by double-clicking on the photo above. Be sure to share this link with your friends and anyone who took part---or who may consider being part of the fun and fund-raising for The Salvation Army next year!

-Ron
Ron Zima ADpPR
Fund Development & Public Relations
Salvation Army, Maritimes Division

ron_zima@can.salvationarmy.org

For more details on the Salvation Army, visit:
Salvation Army, Maritimes Division