The Salvation Army Warns of Unauthorized Door-to-Door Solicitations in Westboro

OTTAWA, Dec. 16, 2013 /CNW/ - The Salvation Army is warning residents of suspicious door-to-door solicitation for donations after several reports from the public.  The Salvation Army would like to remind residents that our organization does not engage in door-to-door canvassing and has not endorsed any persons or organization to do so on our behalf.

According to reports from residents the individual(s) knocking on doors may be carrying a laminated letter of support and other materials and did not have any identification.

The Salvation Army values each and every donor and every dollar donated. With this in mind we ask that residents not make a donation if approached at their door by someone claiming to be collecting donations on behalf of The Salvation Army and to please report these incidents to The Ottawa Police at 613-230-6211.

If you would like to donate to The Salvation Army please log onto SalvationArmy.ca, by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY, or via mail to The Salvation Army, Public Relations and Development, 820 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, ON K2A 3V7

About the Salvation Army:

The Salvation Army is an international faith-based organization that began its work in Canada in 1882 and has grown to become the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services in the country. The Salvation Army gives hope and support to vulnerable people today and every day in 400 communities across Canada and more than 124 countries around the world. The Salvation Army offers practical assistance for children and families, often tending to the basic necessities of life, providing shelter for homeless people and rehabilitation for people who have lost control of their lives to an addiction. When you give to The Salvation Army, you are investing in the future of marginalized and overlooked people in your community.

SOURCE: The Salvation Army - Ontario Central Division

Sean Maddox
Area Director, Public Relations and Development
Tel: [phone] x. 226
[email protected]

Caroline Franks
Public Relations Specialist
Tel: [phone] x. 231
[email protected]