The Salvation Army in Canada has a Christmas campaign designed to raise the public’s awareness of the invisible people on the margins, people who need a helping hand. The tagline: “We see what most don’t”. Christmas shoppers walk past a clothing store, oblivious to the invisible mother and child sheltering in the doorway.
The TV ad features the super: “Last year in Canada we served 2.5 million meals to the hungry. Last year in Canada we helped 10,000 people with addictions. Last year in Canada we provided one third of all shelter beds”. The final voiceover: “This Christmas we ask you to open your eyes and your heart and give.” Click on the image below to play the video.
“We see the heartbreaking effects of poverty, homelessness, abuse and addiction every day. And most importantly, we see the people who desperately need support and compassion. For us it’s impossible to turn a blind eye to suffering. Last year in Canada, The Salvation Army served 2.5 million meals to the hungry, helped 10,000 people with addictions and provided one third of all shelter beds each night. This Christmas we ask you to open your eyes and your heart. And give.”
Invisible People Credits
The “Invisible People” campaign was developed at ACLC, Toronto, by creative director Tony Miller, copywriter Steve Conover, art director Howard Beauchamp, agency producer Marc Siversky, and account director Jackie Galvin.
Filming was directed by Christina Hodnet at The Partners Film Company, Toronto, with director of photography Jason George, producer Mark Siversky.
Editor was Jason Grebski at Flashand3rd, Toronto. Transfer was done at Notch, Toronto. Music by Layah Jane was arranged at The Hive, Toronto, by Paul Gillespie. Audio post production was done at Wanted Studios, Toronto.
Still photography was by Hasnain Dattu.
What’s the song called in the “Invisible” Salvation Army commercial with the girl and the mom. I really want to download it.