Toronto Eaton Centre Management and The Salvation Army are concerned about the reports in the media regarding Toronto Eaton Centre not allowing The Salvation Army to ring their bells this Christmas. Together both the Toronto Eaton Centre and The Salvation Army have had the arrangement and cooperation for over eight years not to use the bells.  The purpose of the bells is to attract attention to the kettles, and in a shopping centre such as Toronto Eaton Centre with so many generous shoppers, the bells are not needed to draw attention to the kettles as they are a very successful fund-raising campaign at the Toronto Eaton Centre. 

Toronto Eaton Centre is very supportive of The Salvation Army Christmas kettles. Every year, working together with the public's support, The Salvation Army and Toronto Eaton Centre raise much needed funds to support those in need within the Greater Toronto Area. We will continue to work together on these initiatives as this is about bringing hope and dignity to people in the community who need our help through The Salvation Army’s efforts.

Thank  you