The rain didn’t stop the fun as over 700 people joined The Salvation Army for lunch at the post-parade BBQ in the parking lot of the Addictions & Rehabilitation Centre on the corner of Yates and Wharf Street. The Westsong Community Church’s band performed an outdoor concert for the public as they enjoyed a BBQ  […]

125 years ago, The Salvation Army’s work began inVictoria. Our first church service was held in an abandoned skating rink on Fort St.between Douglas and Blanshard on June 25th, 1887. To highlight how we have served our community, both as a Church and a social service provider we entered a float in the 114th Island  […]

A new weekly music program started on Friday, May 18th at the Addiction & Rehabilitation Centre, 525 Johnson Street in Victoria. Friday Afternoon Music Jam is a drop in music therapy program open to one and all and is designed to support through positive expression. The Salvation Army has always had a strong musical element  […]

The 10th annual Quadra Village Day was held on Saturday, May 12th. This fun-filled event featured a pancake breakfast, two stages of entertainment, fun activities and interesting information about the vibrant Hillside Quadra Community. Located right in the heart of Quadra Village is The Stan Hagen Centre for Families. Staff and volunteers from the centre  […]

For the second consecutive year, The Salvation Army has declared May as Dignity Month. May 6th – 11th is Mental Health Awareness Week and May 11th has been declared as “STIGMA STOMPDAY” by the City of Victoria. Stigma Stomp Day was established in order to educate the public in order to stomp out the stigmas  […]

Partnering with Ken Lavigne, The Salvation Army spoke about the importance to Keep Holding On when faced with a difficult time in your life. Ken Lavigne, in his first public speaking engagement spoke about his decade long partnership with The Salvation Army, through the annual Naden Band Concert, “It’s been something that I’ve been really  […]

This past weekend saw The Salvation Army in Victoria celebrate Easter with the community on multiple occasions. Wednesday April 4th marked a wonderful feast as ARC’s community kitchen prepared a wonderful turkey meal with all the trimmings to celebrate Easter.  Special meals such as this one are served up about four times a year and  […]

Friday, March 30th, at Government House in Victoria, British Columbia, His Honour the Honourable Steven Point, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, presented the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal to volunteers who have been instrumental in supporting his programs and initiatives. In particular, the medal was presented to volunteers who support the Lieutenant Governor’s other initiatives  […]

Crew from HMCS Protecteur worked together in order to make a generous donation to The Salvation Army in Victoria, BC. Melanie Vokey, Sub-Lieutenant, of the HMCS Protecteur dropped off boxes filled with personal care and hygiene items including razors, mouthwash, tampax, soap, combs, facecloths and toothbrushes. In addition to the $1,500 worth of goods, the HMCS  […]

A big thank you to St. Michaels University School!  They dropped off a large donation of fresh fruit, vegetables and milk to the Stan Hagen Centre on March 15th. Fresh fruit and vegetables are very important to maintain good health and so, this donation will benefit the individuals and families in Victoria who use the  […]