TORONTO
,
Dec. 24
/CNW/ - A Christmas tradition continues as The Salvation Army Bloor Central Church prepares to serve 1000
Christmas Day
dinners at 789 Dovercourt Road,
Toronto
. "For many,
Christmas Day
is a very lonely time and The Salvation Army is privileged to be able to share
Christmas Day
with community friends who otherwise would have no where to go," says
Captain John Murray
, spokesperson for the organization. The 1000 dinners will be served by 200 volunteers and Salvation Army staff. "This
Christmas Day
tradition is replicated in cities across
Canada
and in many communities it is also a daily ministry of The Salvation Army," says
Captain Murray
.
The Salvation Army is an international faith-based organization that began its work in
Canada
in 1882 and has grown to become the largest nongovernmental direct provider of social services in the country. The Salvation Army gives hope and support to vulnerable people today and everyday in 400 communities across
Canada
and 118 countries around the world.
ATTENTION EDITORS:
Time: 1:30-2:30 CAMERAS AND REPORTERS
Place: The Salvation Army Bloor Central Church, 789 Dovercourt Road,
Toronto, Ontario
For further information: Captain John P. Murray, APR, Divisional Secretary for Public Relations and Development, E: [email protected], C: (416) 998-0117
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