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Trusted Tenants Delivering Positive Community Impact

Our stores are designed to deliver an inclusive and welcoming shopping and donating experience for our guests:

Fresh and bright store layouts, with a wide range of stylish and affordable merchandise

A one-of-a-kind in-store experience where guests can discover quality, gently used clothing, household items, books, and more — all at affordable prices.

Racks and shelves are replenished daily with thousands of new items, keeping the selection fresh and giving guests a reason to return again and again.

A constantly changing mix of unique treasures not available online, including rare and high-value pieces that make every visit exciting.

Each store features a Donor Welcome Centre area where our team gladly receives community donations seven days a week, ensuring they’re quickly processed with care.

OUR IMPACT

Over

1 Million Dollars

Raised for GoodWorks@Work Fundraising Campaigns

1900+

Employees

13.6 Million+

Guests & Donors

80, 552, 592 lbs

diverted from local landfills

130+

Business & Corporate Supporters

Space Requirements

6,000-12,000 square feet

Open, rectangular layouts with high ceilings; minimal pillars

Rear truck loading (grade-level or dock) with double doors

Preferably located within a 10km radius of another Salvation Army Thrift Store

High visibility on arterial roads; pylon signage preferred

Grocery and drugstore co-tenancy preferred, or secondhand retailers

Ample parking with controlled access; transit access for urban sites

Larger and smaller stores considered on a case-by-case basis

Two women standing in front of Salvation Army Thrift Store storefront

Partnering for Lasting Impact

When you partner with The Salvation Army, you’re not just leasing space. You’re joining a trusted, proven and respected organization that brings long-term tenancy and traffic, along with a lasting positive environmental and community impact.

Leases are all signed by the Governing Council of The Salvation Army in Canada, a non-profit entity with an exceptionally strong covenant and track record of stable operations. Financial statements are publicly available.

To learn more and start the conversation, contact our National Director of Property, Bill May: bill.may@salvationarmy.ca.

Existing Landlord Partners:

• Choice REIT

• Crombie REIT

• Terracap Management

• Jim Pattison Developments

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in the News