Big thanks to Vancouver Island Charity Riders!  Because of your donation, The Salvation Army is able to send two Victoria area kids to Camp Sunrise!  In addition, through many other generous donations, another 36 Victoria area kids are able to enjoy camp this summer too. The Stan Hagen Centre for families is thrilled that they  […]

O’Keeffe’s Automotive in Oak Bay is bringing a little festive spirit early this year by celebrating Christmas in July. They’ve decorated the Christmas tree and Tina and Tom O’Keeffe are decking the halls of their service bays with savings for anyone who donates a toy to The Salvation Army. With every new, unwrapped toy donation  […]

THANK YOU to the greater Victoria community for participating in the 2nd annual Breaking Down Barriers Work Boot Drive between June 9th – 30th at Capital Iron. The 2012 work boot drive brought in over 35 pairs of used work boots which will be given out to clients who are returning to work or who  […]

The Annual Coast Hotels & Resorts Golf Classic hit it’s 10th anniversary milestone on July 12th raising a remarkable $50,000 for the Salvation Army. 130 hospitality industry suppliers, managers and supporters left their suits behind to sport their most fashionable golf attire in support of a good cause. “The ability to bring our suppliers, guests, and  […]

For 15 years, the Beacon Bus has been critical in serving both The Salvation Army’s community programming and the local emergency management network. The Salvation Army has become very aware of the depreciating state of the Beacon Bus and has made replacing it a top priority. Our goal is to have the new vehicle in  […]

Join us for the incredible Ride into History! This unique event will take place at the Fort Langley National Historic Site from July 27th – 29th and is a community driven celebration, highlighting the craft of motorcycling and the rich History of British Columbia.  All proceeds from the Ride Into History Bike Rally will go to  […]

With donations down, The Campbell River Salvation Army is asking the community for help re-stocking their food pantry as supplies diminish.  “We have seen a change in demographics recently with an increase in lower income families with children accessing our services,” said family services in-take worker Betty Tiede. “It’s becoming more of a challenge to  […]

Thank you for the continual support offered by CKNW in supporting the work The Salvation does and those we help in our communities through the CKNW Orphans’ Fund. A little about their long history and how they help … Mission: The CKNW Orphans’ Fund are dedicated to enhancing the lives of children with physical, mental  […]

The second annual Harbour Light Vancouver Hope in the Inner City: Soup Kitchen Gala which took place on Thursday, May 10th, 2012 at The Salvation Army’s Harbour Light ministry located in heart of Vancouver’s Downtown eastside, was an overwhelming triumph by nights end. The evening was hosted and driven by Andrew and Stephanie Hungerford who  […]

The Salvation Army was pleased to welcome Head Chocolatier from Purdy’s Chocolates, Gary Mitchell, to Belkin House to host a morning of chocolate education and tasting for residents and clients. The Salvation Army is extremely appreciative for this opportunity as residents learnt about chocolate making and were even able to create their own chocolate bark  […]