A Personal Story of Triumph

Posted on 28th January 2022, by British Columbia
For three decades, drugs and alcohol were Norman’s solution to numb the heartache of abandonment, betrayal, violence and emotional abuse. Then, after meeting his first grandchild, he really wanted to be a positive influence. But could he get serious about recovery and healing the relationships he had with his children? The Effects of Parental Alcoholism  […]
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Road to Recovery

Posted on 9th April 2018, by British Columbia
Recovery culinary program salvation army
It was my alcoholism that brought me to The Salvation Army Belkin House and its here that I’ve rediscovered myself and become healthy. For a long time, Miranda’s addiction impacted her life. Married for over 30 years, Miranda slowly began to see her marriage fall apart as a result of her drinking. Despite her repeated  […]
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A Community Coming Together

Posted on 18th April 2016, by British Columbia
Belkin House Cooking Event
The Salvation Army has a long history of assisting refugees in the resettlement process. Currently at Belkin House in Vancouver we have a number of new friends staying with us. Each day they gather together and support one another as they begin to get settled in their new environment. What a blessing it is to  […]
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home is where the heart is

Posted on 24th November 2015, by British Columbia
Alcohol had taken its toll. It was in the middle of the night when Paul reached out to his sister for help.Paul subsequently entered a six week Treatment Program at Pacifica and went on to The Salvation Army Belkin House for the Personal Development Program. Through this program, Paul was able to re-establish meaningful family  […]
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An Amazing Race

Posted on 22nd September 2015, by British Columbia
On September 12, 2015 The Salvation Army Belkin House enjoyed participating with Payfirma in their Amazing Race. A team of 75+ participants raced around the downtown core in an Amazing Race style event, completing fun random acts of kindness at stations themed with Payfirma's core values. Belkin House, a residential program facility in the heart  […]
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green rooftops.

Posted on 30th June 2015, by British Columbia
Belkin House Food Services have literally put "community" into their  community roof top garden! The team has partnered with Evangelical Chinese Baptist Church, BC Hydro, KPMG, AIG, and  RBC, and AON and through their generosity, they have sponsored a custom designed planter. Constructed in-house by Lionel – an incredibly talented member of the maintenance department – the planters  […]
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Vimy Day Cadet Parade.

Posted on 21st April 2015, by British Columbia
Sunday, April 12, 2015 marked this year’s annual Vimy Day Cadet Parade and Commemoration which took place at Mountain View Cemetery (MVC) at the Commonwealth Grave Site. Over the past few years, The Salvation Army Belkin House has been honored to have partnered with the Vimy Day Commemoration Committee in providing a meal to the  […]
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Dynamic duo at Belkin House.

Posted on 23rd March 2015, by British Columbia
“I first met Richard Louis and Albert Schoemaker 5 years ago when I joined Belkin House as the Food Services Manager and little did I know how special, devoted , and committed this “dynamic duo” was … For the longest time, there were many rumors on how long they have served at Belkin House.  Some, including Richard  […]

A Recipe for Recovery.

Posted on 12th February 2015, by British Columbia
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Once addicted to drugs, Susan Small now uses her passion for cooking to inspire others. “If you had met me just four years ago, you would have taken one look at me and crossed the street,” says Susan.  At that time, Susan was addicted to painkillers and alcohol, and was facing time in prison. “I  […]
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Hope, home & a hot meal.

Posted on 8th April 2013, by British Columbia
Enjoy a great read as featured in local magazine, Edible Vancouver, featuring a story of tourists who volunteered at Belkin House’s Community Kitchen. Great job Chef Alvin Chong and the rest of the Belkin House team! Flip to page 31 to read the article.
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