The Salvation Army Helps Spread Holiday Spirit Through Sherway Gardens

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(1888PressRelease) November 06, 2012 - Throughout the holiday season, the Salvation Army will be at Sherway Gardens (Hwy 427 & the QEW) accepting donations through their annual Salvation Army Gift Wrap, Army Kettle Campaign and Toy Mountain to help assist those in need in the local community. Call 416-621-1070 for more information or visit www.sherwaygardens.ca.

TIE UP HOLIDAY LOOSE ENDS AT THE SALVATION ARMY GIFT WRAP BOOTH
Monday, December 3 until Monday, December 24

Put the finishing touches on your Holiday shopping with a visit to the Salvation Army Gift Wrap Booth beginning Monday, December 3 until Monday, December 24 at Sherway Square opposite the food court stairs.

The depot will be open weekdays and Saturdays from 10 am until 8 pm, and December 24 from 10am to 3pm. There is no gift wrap service on Sundays. A bargain at just $5 minimum per package, with additional donations gratefully accepted, 100% of all proceeds go to fund The Salvation Army to assist those in need in the local community.

It takes 140 volunteers approximately 1,655 man hours to wrap more than 5,000 gifts at Sherway Gardens. They use about 18,326 feet of wrap, 6,500 medium bows, 1,900 small bows and 47,250 yards of ribbon over the holiday season.

The Salvation Army, Etobicoke Community Church is excited to have Price Waterhouse Cooper and students from schools in the Etobicoke and Mississauga area providing "Volunteer Teams" who will be participating at the Salvation Army Gift Wrap Booth at Sherway Gardens. The Salvation Army genuinely appreciates the tremendous help from the students in the community and the support of Sherway Gardens over the past 30 years.

The Salvation Army Gift Wrap Booth
December 3 until December 24
Weekdays & Saturdays: 10am - 8pm
December 24: 10 am - 3 pm
There is no gift-wrap service on Sundays
$5 minimum per package, with additional donations gratefully accepted
Sherway Square opposite the food court stairs

HEAR THE BELLS RINGING WITH THE SALVATION ARMY KETTLE CAMPAIGN
Friday, November 16 until Monday, December 24

The sounds of bells ringing from Salvation Army Kettle Campaign has been a tradition for more than 100 years and the tradition continues at Sherway Gardens beginning Friday, November 16 until Monday, December 24.

The Salvation Army's annual Christmas Campaign has grown into one of Canada's most significant and recognizable annual charitable events and is a friendly reminder that the spirit of the season is giving. The funds raised provide food and clothing for thousands of needy families right in our own community throughout the holiday season and beyond.

Salvation Army Kettle Campaign
November 16 until December 24
Throughout Sherway Gardens

SPREAD HOLIDAY JOY TO CHILDREN BY DONATING TO TOY MOUNTAIN!
Monday, November 26 until Sunday, December 23

Help less fortunate children this holiday season by donating a new, unwrapped toy to one of the two special CTV Toy Mountain bins at Sherway Gardens from November 26 until December 23 at 6pm. The bins are located in Sherway Square opposite Aritzia and next to the Guest Services Booth.

It's so easy to make the holidays a bit happier for a child. Please be generous and donate early to the CTV Toy Mountain! The Salvation Army will deliver these toys to needy children in our community in time for Christmas.

CTV TOY MOUNTAIN
November 26 until December 23
Donate a new, unwrapped toy for a girl or a boy
Sherway Square opposite Aritzia and next to the Guest Services Booth

About Sherway Gardens:
Opened in 1971, Sherway Gardens is owned and managed by The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited, one of North America's largest investors, owners and managers of commercial real estate. For more than 50 years Cadillac Fairview has been leading the way in commercial real estate with innovative design, development and management. Cadillac Fairview focuses on developing and managing high quality office properties and regional shopping centres in Canada and the United States, as well as international investments in real estate companies and investment funds. With a portfolio valued at more than $19 billion, Cadillac Fairview and its affiliates own and manage nearly 49 million square feet of leasable space at 87 properties across North America, including some of Canada's landmark developments, such as Toronto-Dominion Centre, Toronto Eaton Centre, Pacific Centre and Chinook Centre. Cadillac Fairview is wholly-owned by the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, which invests to secure the retirement income of 295,000 active and retired teachers in Ontario.

West-end Toronto's premier shopping destination, Sherway Gardens is well-known for its intimate environment and roster of influential retailers featuring the most coveted brands. With over 215 stores, including Michael Kors, Harry Rosen, Holt Renfrew, Tiffany & Co., Apple and Pottery Barn, the Sherway Gardens that shoppers have come to love is transforming into an even more exciting lifestyle destination. A $350 million revitalization is underway making room for new retailers, a brand new food court, plus four new full-service restaurants. For more information, visit www.sherwaygardens.ca.

For further information contact:

Peter Ashworth/Ashley Lloyd; Ashworth Associates Inc.; 416-603-6005;
peter ( @ ) ashworthassociates dot com / ashley ( @ ) ashworthassociates dot com

Lisa Resnic; Senior Director of Marketing; Sherway Gardens; 416-621-1071 ext 7020;
lisa.resnic ( @ ) cadillacfairview dot com

June Ivany; The Salvation Army, Etobicoke Community Church; 416-743-3931; juneivany ( @ ) hotmail dot com

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