The Spirit of Christmas
The Salvation Army operates one of the largest Christmas Assistance & Relief programs throughout Canada and here in the communities of Newmarket, Aurora and East Gwillimbury. We need your help to make this possible!
Download our Christmas Assistance Program brochure or call us to register your own toy drive or to get involved in one of our many partnering opportunities such as Family Sponsorship or Christmas Tree Tag program.
Christmas Kettle Campaign
Every year, The Salvation Army raises money through its Christmas kettles in support of programs and services for Newmarket, Aurora and East Gwillimbury.
Volunteers and businesses are needed for this very important opportunity to help make a difference in the lives of so many families and individuals in need within our communities. Please give or help.
To volunteer for our upcoming Kettle Campaign beginning in November complete and send in our volunteer application.
For more information about getting involved or to discuss how your business or school can help us make a difference this Christmas, call or email our Christmas Kettle Coordinator: glennannephillips@rogers.com
Santa Shuffle - 5km Fun Run
Run or walk in support of The Salvation Army in this fun, family event held on the first Saturday morning of December.
In partnership with The Running Room, you can register to participate in a worthwhile cause and have fun whether as a child, adult, family, high school group, business team or running club.
For more information on this national event in support of The Salvation Army, visit www.santashuffle.com
To register for our Aurora/Newmarket/East Gwillimbury run visit www.events.runningroom.com/site/?raceclass=4768
Carols of Celebration
Christmas is the time for The Salvation Army Northridge Community Church to hold its annual Christmas concert as a way to simply say “thanks” to the community for all its support and also as a means of recognizing the partners, volunteers and donors that make it possible to help others in Newmarket, Aurora and East Gwillimbury.
Breakfast With Santa
A time for children to experience just some of the magic of Christmas through this fun and exciting event.
Terrific food, crafts, songs, performers, illusionists and even a visit from Santa himself highlights this wonderous time for youth.
Registration is required and on a first come, first serve basis for this free community event.
Please call or email to register or for more information.
Christmas Assistance
In one of the largest initiatives of its kind in York Region, The Salvation Army Northridge Community Church gifts toys to children in need throughout the communities of Newmarket, Aurora, East Gwillimbury and the surrounding areas.
Registration is required for this program, which provides food and clothing assistance as well. Click for our Christmas Assistance Application if you need assistance at Christmas.
Partnered support opportunities for individuals, service groups and businesses are key to making this program a reality. Whether through family sponsorship, toy/food drives and donations or through needed financial contributions, you and/or your company or organization can make a difference in the life of a child today!
Download our Christmas Assistance Program brochure or call us to register your own toy drive or to get involved in one of our many partnering opportunities such as Family Sponsorship or Christmas Tree Tag program.
Christmas Parade
Volunteer for a Christmas highlight this year. Parades are held in November in Newmarket, Aurora and East Gwillimbury. Nothing will raise your spirits more than contributing your time and helping in this fun, family event.
Complete and send in our volunteer application and get involved today!
