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Hospice home to travellers on life’s final journey

Posted on 21st June 2010, by British Columbia
Salvation Army hospice volunteers’ personal touches eases pain of transition Written by Michelle Hopkins Used with permission from Richmond News When Lesley Hicks much-loved father, 82-year-old Percy Hicks, became too ill to be cared for at home or in hospital, the family struggled with what to do. Then the family — Lesley, mother Iris and  […]

Home-cooked meals topped up with love

Posted on 31st May 2010, by British Columbia
A new community feeding program operated by The Salvation Army offers a hot meal every day of the week. by Roxanne Hooper There’s a new food security team in town, and they’re making it their job to feed upwards of 100 disadvantaged Langley residents every day of every week. It’s a team of staff and  […]

Rotary Hospice House Video Tour

Posted on 17th May 2010, by British Columbia
Are you interested, or do you have a family member who may be interested in hospice care? The Salvation Army Richmond Rotary Hospice is a beautiful hospice facility in Richmond, British Columbia, is a very special place that cares for and supports loved ones and their families facing end of life. Check out this video  […]

New Community Life Centre and thrift store in Kelowna

Posted on 24th March 2010, by British Columbia
On a sunny mid-March afternoon in Kelowna, BC over 300 people gathered to celebrate the transformation of a former bowling alley and pub into the Kelowna Salvation Army’s new Community Life Centre and Thrift Store at a grand opening and dedication ceremony. Services offered at the new Community Life Centre include counselling, emergency food hampers,  […]

Partners of Hope

Posted on 5th March 2010, by British Columbia
Click here to read more about our Partners of Hope, partnering with The Salvation Army in British Columbia.

Games give this shelter reason to celebrate

Posted on 1st March 2010, by British Columbia
‘It feels good to be part of something again’ Written by Petti Fong Toronto Star, February 28, 2010 VANCOUVER-When Kevin Acker was asked if he wanted to see an Olympic hockey game this week, the Salvation Army facility resident assumed he would watch it on television. He never thought he’d get donated tickets to the  […]

Follow The Salvation Army’s Olympics Efforts & Activities at saolympics.com

Posted on 16th February 2010, by British Columbia
An international organization serving in 119 countries, the 2010 Olympic Games provides The Salvation Army with the opportunity to serve friends from all over the world, and to celebrate the games equally with Vancouver’s at risk population. Follow The Salvation Army’s Olympic efforts in Vancouver, at www.saolympics.com To volunteer, call 604-299-3908

Salvation Army in Quesnel honored by Chamber of Commerce

Posted on 27th January 2010, by British Columbia
Saturday evening, January 23rd, was a good night for The Salvation Army in Quesnel. Captains Jim and Deb VanderHeyden accepted on behalf of their hard working and dedicated congregation. the “Community Spirit Award”, presented by the Quesnel and District Chamber of Commerce. The Quesnel Salvation Army congregation was thrilled, praising God for the opportunities He  […]