FAST FACTS

• The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign is in its 125th year • The first time a kettle was used in Canada was in St. John’s, Newfoundland in 1906. • Kettles are found in 2000 locations across Canada • The campaign is an opportunity for the public to donate whatever funds they can to support the work of the Salvation Army • Funds raised help provide direct, compassionate, hands-on service to 1.6 million people each year in Canada • Funds raised stay in the community in which they were donated Source: www.salvationarmy.ca