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  […]

Toys 4 Tickets: a huge success!

Posted on 25th November 2011, by British Columbia
Thank you to Impark and all those who came out to support the work being done by The Salvation Army in participating in a one day, 4 hour event during which, people had the opportunity to donate a toy and have their parking violation waived. On Thursday, November 24th inVancouver, Kamloops, Kelowna and Prince George,  […]

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  […]

Enough to fill a motorhome!

Posted on 7th November 2011, by British Columbia
Big Boy’s Toys RV Center is helping to feed central Vancouver Island’s hungry with its annual campaign which strives to fill a motor home with food.  The campaign runs until Dec. 15, assisting The Salvation Army with donations to accommodate for increased demands, especially over the holiday season. Over the last three years, more than 10,400 kilograms  […]

Toonies for Tummies!

Posted on 1st November 2011, by British Columbia
Thanks to students from Simon Fraser University’s Beedie School of Business as they coordinated a ‘Toonie Drive: Toonies for Tummies’ to support work being done by The Salvation Army in British Columbia. Students are collecting clothing, non perishable food items and cash donations at the following locations and times: Wed. Nov. 2 – SFU Burnaby  […]

5th Annual Turkey Drive helps families in need this holiday weekend

Posted on 11th October 2011, by British Columbia
The Vancouver Canadians Baseball Club in cooperation with Safeway and The Salvation Army were proud to be able to help 100 local families celebrate Thanksgiving with a family-sized turkey along with a basting tray, recipe and cooking instructions amongst other goodies this holiday for the 5th Annual Turkey Drive. “Our partnership with the Vancouver Canadians  […]

Vancouver Island Mustang Association Host 25th Annual Toy Run

Posted on 19th September 2011, by British Columbia
Sunday, September 25th, the Vancouver Island Mustang Association is hosting the 25th Annual Toy Run, benefitting The Salvation Army of Victoria.  All toys collected will go directly to the toy shop at Community & Family Services, and will be distributed to families this Christmas. Join the Vancouver Island Mustangs and Canadian Classic Chevelles & Beaumonts  […]

Filling cars + hearts!

Posted on 19th September 2011, by British Columbia
It’s evident that Craftsman Collision is as good at making dents as they are in fixing them! Thank you to Craftsman Collision, PriceSmart Foods and Save-On Foods who all teamed up with The Salvation Army to ensure that no families go hungry this Fall by hosting a food drive this past weekend. Additionally, Craftsman Collision pledged to  […]

See what’s cooking in Kate’s Kitchen

Posted on 13th September 2011, by British Columbia
When you first find yourself in Kate’s Kitchen, located in Trail, B.C., you may think you’ve wandered into a unique local neighbourhood eatery. “We’re set up like a restaurant,” says Manager Linda Radtke. “We serve on real china, we have placemats and flowers on our tables, framed photos on the wall, and the food is  […]

Thank you for riding!

Posted on 12th September 2011, by British Columbia
Thank you to all the participants of this year’s GranFondo event which took place on Saturday, September 10th.  Beginning in Vancouver and ending in Whistler, participants donated articles of clothing which was collected for clients of our Downtown Lower Eastside Belkin House ministry.  We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you again next year!!  […]