22nd Annual Salvation Army Santa Shuffle Was a Huge Success

Presented by All Weather Windows, Almost 13,000 Runners Raised Record Amounts to Support Salvation Army Programs!

TORONTO, Dec. 5, 2012 /CNW/ - This past weekend, in 39 cities nationwide, almost 13,000 runners braved the cold December weather and participated in The Salvation Army Santa Shuffle Presented by All Weather Windows. In partnership with the Running Room, this 5 km run and 1 km elf walk is held annually to raise funds that support Salvation Army social and community service programs across Canada. While donations are still coming in, The Salvation Army is hopeful that funds raised will exceed $700,000.

This is the third year that All Weather Windows has participated as the National Presenting Sponsor and it has been the most successful year ever with a 25% increase in participants and a record amount raised. "It is wonderful to see the spirit and generosity of Christmas exemplified by the fantastic people from All Weather Windows," says Graham Moore, Territorial Secretary for Public Relations and Development of The Salvation Army. "We are grateful to the Running Room for their continued support and thankful to the participants and those that donated. Proceeds from this event will help restore hope and dignity to women and children in crisis, feed and provide shelter for the homeless and help make Christmas a possibility for those in need."

All Weather Windows, Canada's largest independent window and door maker, is committed to community involvement.  They believe that the partnership with the Salvation Army is an excellent illustration of the positive values that All Weather Windows deems important, as this is an opportunity to give back to the community and assist those in need

In addition to this past weekend's Santa Shuffle, donations to the 2012 Christmas Campaign can be made at your local kettle, online at www.FilltheKettle.com, by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY (725-2769), by texting HOPE to 45678 from most wireless carriers in Canada or via mail to The Salvation Army, 2 Overlea Blvd, Toronto, ON M4H 1P4.

About All Weather Windows
Founded in 1978 in Edmonton, All Weather Windows has expanded to many branch locations across the country and 2 manufacturing plants to become the largest all Canadian owned and operated manufacturer of windows and doors. After celebrating 25 years in business in 2003, the company continued to pursue organic growth within the Canadian market. With a focus on environmentally friendly and sustainable production, All Weather Windows takes pride in its LEAN manufacturing process and recycling green initiative, resulting in a reduced overall energy consumption and production waste.   All Weather Windows is pleased to give back by supporting a variety of charitable and non-profit groups dedicated to enriching the lives of Canadians in the communities where they do business.

About The Salvation Army:
The Salvation Army is an international Christian 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 everyday in 400 communities across Canada and in 125 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.

News releases, articles and updated information can be found at www.SalvationArmy.ca

SOURCE: THE SALVATION ARMY