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,  […]

Kettle story of the day

Posted on 25th November 2011, by British Columbia
 “When I was 15 I used straws to steal money from a kettle in Richmond. Over the years I think I have paid that back over 100 times.  I feel so badly.  At the time I was distraught, my parents were just separating. I ran away from God.  I felt so guilty. I ran away  […]

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  […]

PJ Love

Posted on 17th November 2011, by British Columbia
Dr. Janelle Bohémier and her C.A. Michelle Federici have a family tradition at Christmas.  Each year on Christmas Eve, everyone opens one gift.  That gift, is a pair of new pyjamas.  Those pyjamas symbolize the love and comfort of home and family; the safety and warmth of time spent with a roof over your head  […]

ChariTee at it’s best!

Posted on 9th November 2011, by
Thank you to creatively minded SFU students who have created The ChariTee Challenge!  This experience engages participants to combine the fun of t-shirt reconstruction with a charitable cause, by raising awareness and donations through an innovative entrepreneurial contest, with proceeds benefiting The Salvation Army. For more information – please check out: Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OklzV9i–nU Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ChariTeeshirt  […]

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  […]

Kin’s Farm Market raises funds for The Salvation Army

Posted on 27th October 2011, by British Columbia
On Saturday, October 8th, with the support of its staff and customers, Kin’s Farm Market raised well over $3000 during their one day campaign supporting the work and efforts of The Salvation Army. “The Salvation Army is excited about Kin’s Farm Market’s efforts in helping us to help others this Thanksgiving,” said Lauren Chan of  […]

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  […]

It’s not Thanksgiving without Pie

Posted on 7th October 2011, by British Columbia
What does The Salvation Army need this Thanksgiving, turkey and coffee are still a hot ticket item but in addition, pie! Kecia Fossen, from The Salvation Army Harbour Light Vancouver, shares that “people are realizing the need is there.” “Usually we end up with quite a lot of pies around Christmas because after Thanksgiving there  […]

Making A Dent in hunger

Posted on 8th September 2011, by British Columbia
    Craftsman Collision, Save-On Foods and PriceSmart Foods join The Salvation Army in a one day food drive which aims to fill a car with food donations for those in need.  And the best news is that Crafstman Collision will match everything donated!     WHEN: Saturday, September 17th WHAT: Craftsman Collision, Save-On Foods  […]