This beautiful, crisp weather is a welcome change for many from the usual dreary, damp winter days in British Columbia. But for a small number of people in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, this sharp cold means adversity, vulnerability and fear. The Salvation Army Caring Place in Maple Ridge is committed to helping these people,  […]

Tuesday’s lunch was not an ordinary lunch at The Salvation Army Gateway of Hope. Gateway staff and volunteers were joined by Minister Rich Coleman, Minister Peter Fassbender and Minister Mary Polak to celebrate 5 years of service to the Langley community. The provincial ministers were joined by community stakeholders and key community partners including Envision  […]

“3 years ago, I came to The Salvation Army Breakthrough program in Kelowna, a single mom  with 2 young children and  feeling very lost. Thanks to the support of the program I now have more confidence, my life is clearer and I have set my goals. I now volunteer 2 days a week at the  […]

Every day for the past 10 years, Edward Sanderson has faced excruciating back pain. Sanderson injured his back while working on a potato farm in Grand Forks, and ever since he has struggled with crippling agony that leaves his legs “vibrating” by dinnertime. The pain makes it difficult for him to stand, harder for him  […]

Four years ago, David Sprague was a severe alcoholic who only cared about where his next drink was coming from. “I was drinking daily,” Sprague says. “Most of my money went to alcohol.” Now Sprague, 61, is sober, taking care of himself, working part time and enthusiastically giving back to his community through the Nelson  […]

As The Salvation Army welcomes the Annual Christmas tradition of ringing bells around the city for the 124th year, we are grateful to London Drugs for the continual support they provide to the Christmas campaign. Each year, The Salvation Army relies on the support of corporate partners such as London Drugs who not only allow  […]

Impark is offering a one-day, 4 hour event during which anyone in Vancouver who has an unpaid Impark parking violation notice can have it waived by making a toy donation of equal value to The Salvation Army to support families in need this Christmas. On Thursday, November 27th, Impark will be accepting new, unused and  […]

A BIG thanks to Trail Appliances at Grandview and Rupert for donating a NEW 30″ Frigidaire Range to The Salvation Army Vancouver Community and Family Services unit! With the previous range no longer operable, this generous donation allows Vancouver Community and Family Services to continue hosting the Community Drop-In Breakfast, which operates every Monday, Wednesday, and  […]

Cameron Thun has a simple reason for continuing to contribute to the Salvation Army and other local groups.  “I want to make the world a better place,” says the local businessman. “I know it sounds corny, but that’s why.” Thun and his family were at the new Salvation Army Community Ministries Centre on 18th Avenue  […]

The Simon Fraser University Men’s basketball team recently spent their Sunday evening giving back, as they came to The Salvation Army Vancouver Harbour Light in The Downtown Eastside community to serve on the foodline. “I am so proud of my team today because I believe that being a student athlete is more than just playing  […]