Luidel was one of the lucky ones who was able to escape from her perpetrators. She fled in her pyjamas to a local mall, trying to find a safe place to go. Thankfully, The Salvation Army Illuminate had a bed, and she was able to join the program for survivors of human trafficking immediately.  During  […]

Today we honour the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, as the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has often stated "Women's safety & equality are in everyone's best interest." The Salvation Army is able to provide safety to women in BC through the support of generous staff and donors like you. For 29 years, the Women's Charity Committee  […]

Wai Young, MP for Vancouver South, accompanied by Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay, announced funding of more than $88,000 to The Salvation Army Deborah's Gate program to help victims of human trafficking reintegrate into community. This funding follows through on the Government of Canada's commitment to protect society's most vulnerable  […]

Black and blue or gold and white? The Salvation Army South Africa has taken the Internet phenomenon of guessing the colour of a dress to ask a serious question about domestic violence: “Why is it so hard to see black and blue?” The Salvation Army hopes its advertisement will encourage those experiencing violence and those  […]

Local company, Escents Aromatherapy, will launch a new women’s eau de parfum line with 10% of all profits benefiting The Salvation Army and our efforts to combat human trafficking. Escents proudly supports The Salvation Army’s commitment to helping victims, restoring their freedom, dignity and self-respect. Partial proceeds from the parfum line will directly benefit Deborah’s  […]

A personally invitation to attend … LIBERTY IN STYLE – A Fashion Show & Grand Opening for the new E-Boutique Betty Be Good. May 2nd (doors at 7:30pm + show at 8:30pm) Heritage Hall 3102 Main Street, Vancouver, BC The evening will include a lively showcase of the full Spring / Summer collection including spring dresses,  […]

The campaign is a call to action for people everywhere to commit 72 to days to put modern day slavery in focus and do something. How can you make a difference in 72 days? +sign a petition +give $1 a day +host a screening of the Freedom Film +pray daily for rescue, healing and change  […]

Gaining more support and momentum year after year, last year’s 2011 Hope in the City Luncheon was no exception in being the largest most well attended event in its capacity to date. This annual fundraiser benefits The Salvation Army’s fight against human sexual trafficking and raised $110,000 to provide support and a safe environment for  […]

Fashion Hope – an evening of awareness and fundraising in the fight again human sexual trafficking – was held on Saturday, July 23rd at Sugar Studios in Vancouver, British Columbia.  Full of stories, inspiration and awareness building, the evening was shared by local fashion designers, photographers, artists, activists as well as member of parliament, Joy Smith  […]

Fashion Hope and Luvngrace Productions are pleased to join forces with The Salvation Army,  Compasio International and SexTrade 101, for the July 23 MAZZUCCO Photo /  Art Exhibit and fundraiser in working towards building awareness of human sexual trafficking and the fight against it.   Proceeds of the Sascha Mazzucco photo exhibit and silent auction of  […]