This week, The Salvation Army is kicking off its 2012 Christmas Campaign, an effort designed to raise money and awareness for the more than 1.8 million Canadians in need that the Army serves each year. This Christmas, The Salvation Army … Read more
The Salvation Army Crosswalk shelter has relocated to a newly renovated building in an effort to continue to provide a safe and warm shelter for homeless men and women inVancouver’s Downtown Eastside. The Crosswalk offers year-round co-ed shelter for up … Read more
An agreement has been made between The Province and The Salvation Army to keep The Salvation Army’s homeless shelter in Courtenay open round-the-clock. The shelter, on Pidcock Avenue, was a night-only facility up until last winter. Since, BC Housing has … Read more
An army of neon-vested volunteers spent their lunch hour picking up trash along the Haney Bypass in Maple Ridge last week. Those seen picking up odds and ends, included staff and clients from the Salvation Army’s Caring Place who showed … Read more
With snow on the ground and a winter chill in the air, The Salvation Army’s Addictions and Rehabilitation Centre hosted its annual “post-Christmas Christmas Dinner” on Thursday, January 19th. Organizers were expecting anywhere from 250-350 people to come in and … Read more
What was another beautiful, crisp day … welcomed The Santa Shuffle toVancouver! Taking place acrossCanada, all ages took toStanleyParkfor the 5K Fun Run and 1K Elf Walk collecting pledges to raise awareness and funds for The Salvation Army in the … Read more
On Sunday December 4th,WestsongCommunityChurch will host their annual Christmas supper. The meal will be held at 798 Goldstream Ave. at Our Lady of the Rosemary Parish Hall, from 6:00pm — 8:00pm. The meal is targeted for families or individuals on … Read more
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 … Read more
When you first find yourself in Kate’s Kitchen, located in Trail, B.C., you may think you’ve wandered into a unique local neighbourhood eatery. “We’re set up like a restaurant,” says Manager Linda Radtke. “We serve on real china, we have … Read more
North Vancouver hosted Community Dignity Day on March 16th to serve the local North Shore neighbourhood. With The Salvation Army’s New Hope Cuisine preparing and serving breakfast for 70 and lunch for 120, the turnout was not only incredibly encouraging, … Read more
