Metro Vancouver Transit Police to provide a helping hand.

Posted on 19th December 2014, by British Columbia
Metro Vancouver Transit Police are partnering with The Salvation Army to provide support for vulnerable individuals. The Salvation Army has generously donated 200 blankets to Transit Police that will be distributed throughout the winter season. Officers are being encouraged to stock their patrol cars at the beginning of each shift, and to hand them out  […]
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Thank You for shuffling with us.

Posted on 10th December 2014, by British Columbia
Thank You
Thank you to all the runners and participants, The Beat 94.5, Denai Johnson, DJ Kris Reign and wonderful our sponsors who helped to make this year’s Santa Shuffle the best to date.
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Maple Ridge Adopt-A-Family in short supply.

Posted on 8th December 2014, by British Columbia
For many, the holiday season is a time of family and togetherness. The extra costs that go in to food, gifts and outings are a welcome and planned for part of some families’ budgets. But for a few, the costs that go along with the holidays are a source of stress and anxiety due to  […]
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Dignity for all at The Salvation Army Caring Place.

Posted on 4th December 2014, by British Columbia
Dignity Breakfast
This beautiful, crisp weather is a welcome change for many from the usual dreary, damp winter days in British Columbia. But for a small number of people in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, this sharp cold means adversity, vulnerability and fear. The Salvation Army Caring Place in Maple Ridge is committed to helping these people,  […]
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Gateway of Hope celebrates 5.

Posted on 4th December 2014, by British Columbia
Tuesday’s lunch was not an ordinary lunch at The Salvation Army Gateway of Hope. Gateway staff and volunteers were joined by Minister Rich Coleman, Minister Peter Fassbender and Minister Mary Polak to celebrate 5 years of service to the Langley community. The provincial ministers were joined by community stakeholders and key community partners including Envision  […]
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#socksforhope

Posted on 2nd December 2014, by British Columbia
Christmas
Thank you to Mindfield for supporting The Salvation Army Vancouver Harbour Light this season with the inaugural #socksforhope initiative. Every year The Salvation Army Vancouver Harbour Light puts together Christmas Care Packages for individuals in need on Vancouver’s DTES. Items include ponchos, toiletries, clothes, and of course, socks. Being good neighbours to The Salvation Army  […]
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With thanks.

Posted on 1st December 2014, by British Columbia
Candace
“3 years ago, I came to The Salvation Army Breakthrough program in Kelowna, a single mom  with 2 young children and  feeling very lost. Thanks to the support of the program I now have more confidence, my life is clearer and I have set my goals. I now volunteer 2 days a week at the  […]
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The Salvation Army provides.

Posted on 1st December 2014, by British Columbia
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Every day for the past 10 years, Edward Sanderson has faced excruciating back pain. Sanderson injured his back while working on a potato farm in Grand Forks, and ever since he has struggled with crippling agony that leaves his legs “vibrating” by dinnertime. The pain makes it difficult for him to stand, harder for him  […]
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Grateful to be giving back to his community.

Posted on 28th November 2014, by British Columbia
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Four years ago, David Sprague was a severe alcoholic who only cared about where his next drink was coming from. “I was drinking daily,” Sprague says. “Most of my money went to alcohol.” Now Sprague, 61, is sober, taking care of himself, working part time and enthusiastically giving back to his community through the Nelson  […]
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The Salvation Army celebrates another successful Hope in the City Breakfast.

Posted on 27th November 2014, by British Columbia
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The Salvation Army celebrated the 13th annual Hope in the City Breakfast in Vancouver, British Columbia on Tuesday, November 25th. Through the corporate support received at this annual fundraiser, The Salvation Army is prepared to continue to provide hope, dignity, and opportunity to those in need throughout local communities. The Salvation Army provides unprecedented support  […]
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