At it again! 2nd Annual Toys4Kids!

Posted on 28th November 2011, by British Columbia
This year will mark the second annual Toys4Kids Drive, initiated by grade 11 student Miguel Ramos from Burnaby.  In its inaugural campaign benefiting The Salvation Army, over $5000 and 4500 toys for raised – ensuring that Christmas morning was special for every child across the lower mainland. In the fall of 2010, St. Thomas More  […]

Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign + CTV

Posted on 21st November 2011, by British Columbia
CTV-Salvation_Army_Kettle_2011_-_FINAL With the 2011 kick off to The Salvation Army in British Columbia’s traditional Christmas Kettle Campaign, we are thrilled to have the support of CTV. The historic kettle campaign is a Christmas tradition, and remains a vital fundraising initiative in support of The Salvation Army’s role as Canada’s largest non-government direct provider of social  […]

Salvation Army Hosts Annual Christmas Meal

Posted on 10th January 2011, by British Columbia
With approximately 400 more people this year compared to last, over 1500 people from Vancouver’s Downtown Lower Eastside community were served a wonderful meal on Christmas Day.  The traditional fixings included everything from turkey, cranberries and stuffing to dessert.  Doors were open from 10am – 2pm welcoming food line guests and in house clients with  […]

Cape Crusaders

Posted on 7th January 2011, by British Columbia
On December 24th, members of the Downtown Lower Eastside Community became a lot more prepared for the harsh Vancouver elements, thanks to Arc’Teryx Equipment Inc. Working on three separate Saturdays at the Arc’teryx manufacturing facility located in Burnaby, volunteers cut and sewed 560 specially-designed capes for Vancouver’s homeless that will repel wind and rain during  […]

Telus donates laptops

Posted on 23rd December 2010, by British Columbia
Thank you to Telus and their employees, Clayton Underwood and Philip Lim, who donated their time to restoring old computers to working order for use by Salvation Army clients. 13 fully refurbished laptops and complimentary travel bags will be put to good use towards educational, and future learning programs. We thank Telus for their generosity  […]

Step by Step

Posted on 23rd December 2010, by British Columbia
              In the spirit of the holidays and The Red Sock Project created by Nood, The Salvation Army band played in front of the Gastown location as enjoyed by customers and passerbys alike. Nood invited customers to donate $2 towards a pair of thick red socks for The Salvation  […]

Toys Toys Toys!

Posted on 21st December 2010, by British Columbia
This year, in support of The Salvation Army’s Christmas campaign, Canadian Tire donated over $25,000 worth of toys – which equals four skids full – for distribution across the lower mainland this holiday season. Thank you to Canadian Tire for your generosity as because of your spirit, support and kindness, thousands of kids this year  […]

Naden Band Christmas Concert

Posted on 20th December 2010, by British Columbia
What has become an annual holiday tradition in Vancouver and Victoria, featured a festive Christmas Concert by the acclaimed Naden Band of Maritime Forces Pacific in support of The Salvation Army Toy Drive.  Riveting and sing-along Christmas music filled the theatre along with the hearts of all those in attendance.  The Naden Band and very  […]

Beluga Whale Christmas

Posted on 20th December 2010, by British Columbia
This season between the dates of November 18th until this Wednesday, December 22nd, visitors can purchase a plush beluga toy for 50% off the regular price which in turn, will be donated to the Salvation Army in support of families around the lower mainland during the Christmas season. Staff and clients have shown great support  […]

Let the Fur Fly!

Posted on 16th December 2010, by British Columbia
This past Friday, December 10th marked the 7th annual Teddy Bear Toss at the Surrey Eagles Junior A hockey home game.  When the Eagles went on to score their first goal vs. Powell River, fans tossed their teddy bears or stuffed toy of choice onto the ice! Major Russ Holland was fortunate enough to be  […]