Putting a “Dent” in hunger.

Posted on 2nd September 2014, by British Columbia
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On Saturday, September 13th from 1:00-5:00pm Craftsman Collision, Save-On-Foods and PriceSmart foods are teaming up with The Salvation Army to ensure that no families go hungry this Fall, by hosting a day long food drive. Craftsman Collision is pledging to match every item donated, which means that for every can donated by a participating customer,  […]
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Hoops for Hope.

Posted on 22nd August 2014, by British Columbia
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The Salvation Army wishes to thank Subway for their support through our inner city youth basketball camp. In providing delicious lunches, this enabled The Salvation Army to have an inclusive camp by ensuring each person has healthy and nutritious food no matter what their background is. Each day, players were excited for the subs after  […]
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Gateway of Hope Rides into History.

Posted on 14th August 2014, by British Columbia
Set against the backdrop of the Fort Langley National Historic Site, the Ride into History team and volunteers welcomed approx. 80 classic cars and trucks and 90 motorcycles into the Fort Orchard to show off their showpieces. Locals and travelers came out to hear the tunes of the Dave Anthony Band as well as our  […]
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Siege Day for The Sally Ann.

Posted on 5th August 2014, by British Columbia
On July 11, 2014 the UVic Engineering Students’ Society held its 4th annual Siege Day to raise funds for The Salvation Army. Siege Day started in 2011 at UVic with students designing and building a catapult. In 2012, students altered the traditional catapult into a slingshot and designed and built a trebuchet. Both are made  […]
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Family Fun raises funds for Lighthouse Centre.

Posted on 28th July 2014, by British Columbia
The 1st Annual Family Golf Classic held on July 19th raised over $10,000.00 with the funds raised going towards the support of local programs and services offered to the community. “We are very thankful to all those who helped organize, sponsor, and attend the Family Golf Classic. The funds raised will go to support the  […]
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Shoebox for Shelter project gives hope + dignity.

Posted on 28th July 2014, by British Columbia
Sincere Thanks to the Shoebox for Shelter team as they made the project a reality. This past weekend, 107 shoebox donations were handed out at The Salvation Army Harbour Light Anchor Shelter. Students commented on how rewarding it was to see clients unwrapping the shoeboxes and digging into the treats right away! A special thank  […]
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Elite Performance Basketball Camp is on!

Posted on 23rd July 2014, by British Columbia
SAVE THE DATE! The Salvation Army in partnership with Strathcona Community Centre is hosting the Elite Performance Basketball Camp August 18-21! This week-long training camp is for teens aged 14 – 18 and focuses on developing basketball skills, teamwork, and having fun! Damin Altizer, Trainer at the Elite Performance Basketball Camp uses the “3 D’s”  […]
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5000 kids in need to receive backpacks!

Posted on 11th July 2014, by British Columbia
The Salvation Army is proud to present, the 5th Annual Backpack & School Supply Drive running from July 14th through to September 11th.   The goal of the effort, in partnership with BC Chiropractic Association, Staples, Fitness Town, Canadian Bible Society, Salvation Army Thrift Stores, Starbucks along with media sponsors, Breakfast Television, OMNI, CKNW and 24  […]
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Hockey For Good to raise funds to send kids to camp.

Posted on 29th May 2014, by British Columbia
Hockey for Good is a one day, round robin style street hockey tournament hosted by The Salvation Army Caring Place in Maple Ridge, BC. All of the proceeds from Hockey for Good are being used to send at-risk youth and teens from Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows to Camp Sunrise in Gibsons, BC. Camp Sunrise  […]
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#Juice4Hope hit the streets of Vancouver’s DTES.

Posted on 15th May 2014, by British Columbia
For the last number of years, The Salvation Army has honored May as Dignity Month. In Vancouver, The Salvation Army in partnership with local food truck, The Juice Truck, celebrated this occasion by giving hope and juice to over 500 Salvation Army Vancouver Harbour Light food line clients yesterday morning. The Salvation Army is excited  […]
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