Thanks to our partners from FitnessTown, Starbucks and Staples who came out to help pack 500 backpacks for our Annual Backpack Drive! Every September, single-parent and low-income families struggle to equip their children for a new school year. The Salvation Army supports these families by distributing donated backpacks full of all the necessary supplies to  […]

Take a look at the efforts taking place during apricot season in Penticton as this ministry has been asked to be a feature program during local events happening in partnership with Food Banks Canada, Organics Week and bake sales.  Organic Orchardist, Ted Abbott, of Abbott Acres in Keremeos, gave his time and resources as they  […]

A job well done by The Salvation Army’s very own, Sally Ann, who competed in this year’s Mascot Olympics held at Empire Stadium during a BC Lions game.  Competing against other local mascots such as Return It Man, Leo the Lion and Coquitlam Express’ Spike!! 

The Salvation Army Penticton recently received a $5,000 grant from the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan to create a child care centre at our new Community Kitchen. The Community Kitchen, which operates out of The Salvation Army Church at 2469 South Main in Penticton, is a place for volunteer mentors and participants to come  […]

Every Spring, TELUS’ financial team initiates a “Socks for SOX” campaign during the annual SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002) certification process. Their goal is to raise enough funds to be able to contribute at least one pair of socks for every team member in the Finance Department so that while becoming “Socks compliant” they also  […]

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  […]

The need: Can you remember arriving for the first day of the school year, sitting down at your desk with your brand new pencils, crayons, notepads and a fancy new backpack, and feeling proud to have entered the next grade fully equipped to succeed? Each September should present every child with a fresh start to  […]

July 13th, 2011 marked the 6th Annual Tournament of Hope taking place at Redwoods Golf Course in Langley, British Columbia.  The Salvation Army hosted event is set out to support The Gateway of Hope – established in 2009 – and their respective programs and services which work to serve those in the community of Langley.  […]

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  […]

A BIG Thank you to CGA-BC who have long supported The Salvation Army in British Columbia.  The Salvation Army was proud and honoured to present a plaque commemorating CGA-BC’s annual involvement with The Hope in the City Breakfast; an event which exists to raise awareness as well as to celebrate The Salvation Army’s programs and  […]