Salvation Army Christmas campaign down nearly 50 per cent as kettles go unstaffed
Sean Irvine
Published: Dec 16, 2025
Updated: Dec 16, 2025
CTV News
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Nine days before Christmas, the Salvation Army is launching a desperate appeal for volunteers.
The agency reports its seasonal goal is off by nearly 50 per cent, simply because of a lack of people to staff its Christmas kettles.
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