2026 HRM Christmas Assistance Application

2026 Christmas Assistance Application

Giving Hope this Christmas Season
Please confirm you live within the Halifax Regional Municipality? (HRM)

Thank you for your interest. This program is only available to residents within the Halifax Regional Municipality.

To access support in your area, please reach out to your local Salvation Army location: https://salvationarmy.ca/atlantic/

Consent to provide income information
Thank you for providing your proof of income. We are excited to celebrate the Christmas season with you!

To determine eligibility for Christmas assistance with The Salvation Army, proof of income is required for all adults (18 and older) in the household, including adult children living at home.

Income Eligibility
To qualify, your household must fall within the following income limits:

1 person household: $35,000

Family of 2: $44,250

Family of 3: $53,500

Family of 4: $62,750

Family of 5: $72,000

Family of 6: $81,250

Family of 7: $90,500

($9250 per person after)

Acceptable Proof of Income (for every adult in the household)
2025 Tax Assessment (line 15000)
Proof of 2026 student enrollment
Recent landing documents for newcomers (within 1 year)
Current Income Support

Proof of Child Eligibility (for Christmas gifts)

CRA Child Tax Benefit screenshot for all children under 18
CRA custody screenshot (other custody paperwork/court orders cannot be accepted)

Program Details
Approved families will receive a link by the end of November to schedule an appointment.
Each household will receive a grocery gift card.
Children ages 0–10: choose gifts at Santa’s Workshop.
Children ages 11–16: receive a Walmart gift card.

Important Notes
Only the parent/guardian listed on the CRA account for the child(ren) may receive support.
If you choose not to provide full income and Child Tax Benefit information, you are welcome to contact your local food bank or register with another organization.
Incomplete applications will not be processed. Missing information will require a full re-submission.
Do you consent to provide us with information regarding your household income?
We hope you are enjoying a joyful holiday season.

Since eligibility for our program is based on income verification, we are unable to move forward with your application.

We invite you to reach out to your local food bank or another community organization in your area for support this Christmas season.

If you have any questions or feel your circumstances have changed, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Halifax Community and Family Services

Client Code of Conduct

As a community guest of The Salvation Army Halifax Community and Family Services, I agree to:
- Be respectful of others.
- Be respectful of Halifax Community and Family Services property.
- Refrain from using aggressive, profane or abusive language.
- Refrain from aggressive or violent behaviour.
- Contribute to a safe and supportive environment.
- Authorize The Salvation Army to collect and disclose information about me for the sole purpose of ensuring accuracy of the information received on the application for assistance.
- The collection and disclosure of my personal information to other social agencies and organizations on the condition that they provide appropriate safeguards to protect the confidentiality of the information.
- Complete any required assistance or registration forms truthfully and accurately and advise Halifax Community and Family Services staff of any changes. All information needs to be current, up to date in the event we need to contact you.
Our household commits to respecting the Client Code of Conduct

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Proof of household income

Have you uploaded proof of income for EVERY household member over 18 years of age?
Upload proof of all income listed. Note: it will take a few moments for all your files to upload. Please wait until it does not say 'cancel' next to any of your uploads.

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Have questions?
Please contact our Christmas Team at:
📞 902-422-1598
✉️ hrm.christmas@salvationarmy.ca

We look forward to celebrating the joy of Christmas
with you and your family.
Wishing you a blessed and hope-filled Christmas season!

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2026 Christmas Assistance Application

Thank you for your interest. This program is only available to residents within the Halifax Regional Municipality.

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Household information

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Proof of household income