The Abbotsford Salvation Army operates many programs from their Centre of Hope. One of the most successful is the Cascade Culinary Arts School. The 12-month program provides individuals with the training needed to find jobs as professional cooks in a … Read more
British Columbians are more inclined than most Canadians to be sympathetic to the poor and to believe governments should support those on low incomes. An Angus Reid poll conducted for the Salvation Army suggests British Columbians are eager to address … Read more
“When my head hit the pavement, life as I knew it ended,” says Leslie McGrath. Run down at a crosswalk by an intoxicated taxi driver, this highly educated, successful business woman was now mentally impaired.
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be a day of romance. It can be a day of kindness with opportunity to spread good will. On February 14 in Williams Lake, B.C. the “empty bowl” project will raise funds and awareness for … Read more
On January 26, more than 460,000 people, which included personnel from five Salvation Army Ministry Units, participated in The Great British Columbia ShakeOut. The earthquake drill causes people to think about emergency preparedness and what they would do if an … Read more
Prince George, B.C.-BC Hydro Representatives will be on hand Wednesday and Thursday at the Prince George Salvation Army to distribute free energy saving kits. Julia, a case worker at Salvation Army, says they want to make energy efficiency more accessible … Read more
Rachel Cain’s summer job has put her on the front lines working with some of the community’s most vulnerable residents. Cain, 22, a fourth year Thompson Rivers University student, saw an ad in the paper from the Salvation Army, who … Read more
With the summer sun dappling through dark evergreens beyond the open windows, the chorus of voices rose and spilled out of the Chapel in the Woods with the fervor and assurance of true believers.
They had authority—authority they misused—authority that changed who she was. Nikki Duna was abandoned, betrayed, unloved and abused.
The Salvation Army cares about the homeless. Terri Williams shuffled from friend to friend after a violent attack left her unable to work and, therefore, unable to pay the rent. Eventually, she was on the streets, frightened and alone. Ken … Read more