The Truth Isn’t Sexy.

Posted on 15th February 2012, by British Columbia
We are proud to share news that the Truth Isn’t Sexy campaign – combating and bringing awareness to human trafficking – has been re-focused and redeveloped with new energy, passion and creativity.   The website is live and includes the imagery and content of our new integrated campaign.   The Salvation Army is committed to fighting  […]
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Helping little monkeys in our community.

Posted on 10th February 2012, by British Columbia
The Salvation Army Caring Place is partnering with Monkey Business Kids Boutique in an effort to raise and save funds for The Caring Place Sonia’s Cradle program. The spirit of the Sonia’s Cradle program began in 2009, when a new front‐line worker at The Caring Place began collecting donated items for babies and toddlers that  […]

Building together.

Posted on 9th February 2012, by British Columbia
Kelowna, British Columbia – Several community groups will come together to CANstruct a way to end hunger.  Having begun on February 6th and running through until the 12th, canned food will be constructed into extraordinary structures and put on display at Orchard Park Mall’s Skycourt. Canstruction Kelowna is a partnership between the Rotary Club of  […]
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Helping us help others.

Posted on 2nd February 2012, by British Columbia
Thank you to our partners TELUS who sponsored a new 5 ton truck for The Salvation Army Harbour Light via the 1st Annual Hope in the Inner City:  Soup Kitchen Gala.   The gala took place at Harbour Light, located at 119 East Cordova and featured an evening of appetizers, live music, a silent auction and  […]
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Yes, we ‘can’ ….

Posted on 27th January 2012, by British Columbia
Thank you to ConAgra Foods, Market Place IGA, IGA, Buy Low Foods and Nesters Market for helping The Salvation Army to help others.  Through the purchase of participating products, Hunts Thick ‘n’ Rich and Chef Boyardee, in these stores in the month of December, $1 was donated to supporting The Salvation Army. We appreciate your  […]
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Christmas in January Feast feeds 550 in Victoria!

Posted on 23rd January 2012, by British Columbia
With snow on the ground and a winter chill in the air, The Salvation Army’s Addictions and Rehabilitation Centre hosted its annual “post-Christmas Christmas Dinner” on Thursday, January 19th. Organizers were expecting anywhere from 250-350 people to come in and enjoy the turkey feast with all the trimmings, however an amazing 550 people came in  […]
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Give time. Give hope.

Posted on 19th January 2012, by British Columbia
“The ultimate expression of generosity is not in giving of what you have, but in giving of who you are.”  –  Johnnetta B. Cole  Thank you to Anne Lippert who celebrated her 28th year of volunteering on Christmas Day at The Salvation Army Harbour Light.  
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Keep on Truckin’

Posted on 18th January 2012, by British Columbia
Check out our new truck who found its home in Powell River, British Columbia. Thank you to all the sponsors who helped make this possible so that we can continue to serve the community of Powell River.  Save on Foods First Credit Union Catalyst Paper Powell River Regional District BMO Bank of Montreal Scotia Bank &  […]
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Toys ARE Us.

Posted on 12th January 2012, by British Columbia
Thank you to all those individuals and Companies who got behind The Salvation Army this season in supporting our toy campaign and efforts in ensuring that every child received the Christmas morning they deserved. Through initiatives such as the CTV Toys4Kids Toy Drive, The Naden Band of the Maritime Forces Christmas Concert and respective toy  […]
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Amazing.

Posted on 9th January 2012, by British Columbia
If asked to describe the Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle Campaign in Nanaimo, in one word, that would be “amazing” as shared by Dawne Anderson .  “It is the only word that comes to mind,” she said.  “It’s amazing knowing our community supports the work the Salvation Army does, and it’s amazing the amount of volunteer  […]
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