New Community Family Services and Admin Office Opens in Maple Ridge

Posted on 1st March 2023, by British Columbia Division
On February 10, our Ridge Meadows Ministries officially opened the newly renovated Community and Family Services and administrative office located at 23315 Dewdney Trunk Road, in Maple Ridge. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for our programs and services has drastically increased and has continued to do so in recent years. In the communities of  […]

Christmas Joy – A Devotional from The Salvation Army BC Division

Posted on 25th December 2022, by British Columbia Division
The following is part of an Advent sermon shared by Major Sandra Rowsell, Divisional Secretary for Women’s Ministries, Divisional Community Family Services Consultant, and Divisional Modern Slavery Human Trafficking Response Advocate.   While we know the shepherds were there during the night of Jesus’ birth, we do not know much about them, other than they  […]
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How Play Can Bring Recovery & Re-Creation

Posted on 22nd December 2022, by British Columbia Division
Fabio Russo is the friendly face that greets you when you arrive at The Salvation Army’s Harbour Light facility in Vancouver. He’s been working at the front desk for about five years now, but before that he was a client himself. Fabio was born and raised in Montreal. During his younger years, he worked with  […]

Greater Vancouver Advisory Board Welcomes Our Newest Member

Posted on 22nd December 2022, by British Columbia Division
Earlier this year the Greater Vancouver Advisory Board welcomed our newest member, Sharon Singh. A well-recognized lawyer in the community she brings a great deal of leadership experience to our group.   Sharon is a partner at Bennett Jones law firm and was recommended to us by Greg D’Avignon, CEO of the Business Council of  […]

Army Provides $1.5 Million in Flood Relief

Posted on 22nd June 2022, by British Columbia
(Pictured above: City of Abbotsford Mayor Mr. Henry Braun and First Nations Emergency Support Society’s Dean Colthorp receiving their funding of $100,000 and $500,000 respectively from Lt. Colonel Jamie Braund) In the Winter of 2021, British Columbia declared a state of emergency as the Lower Mainland experienced the worst flooding to hit the region in  […]

Update: Humanitarian Response to Russia / Ukraine War

Posted on 22nd June 2022, by British Columbia
The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services immediately placed a humanitarian response to the conflict and war happening in Ukraine. We’re working with the local government, providing sanctuary and support, accommodation, and delivering essential items. Responding across Europe The Salvation Army has responded to the needs of refugees in all but two of the European countries  […]

Encouraging and Embracing Diversity Through Cooking and Learning

Posted on 22nd June 2022, by British Columbia
As part of their plan to expand their kitchen and programming, The Salvation Army’s Boundless Vancouver Community Ministries has launched a new initiative to embrace their diverse community. The multicultural cooking class, introduced by Pamela Burt, Food Coordinator and Special Events Coordinator, engages members of the community in two-hour classes for cooking and culture sharing.   […]

Double Your Impact

Posted on 22nd June 2022, by British Columbia
Your generous gift to our Nine Stories of Hope campaign will be matched and doubled. But you must make your gift before June 30. Your gift will play a significant role in our lifesaving mission by helping us raise the remaining $5 million we need to complete the project. As you may know, our Vancouver Harbour Light facility  […]
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Corporate Corner – VanMar Constructors Inc.

Posted on 16th June 2022, by British Columbia
Builders With Heart VanMar Constructors Inc. has been a dedicated partner and friend to The Salvation Army for several years. As a Gold sponsor to our annual Hope in the City Breakfast (HITCB), they come to the table every year for people in their community. Our partnership extends way beyond the HITCB relationship with VanMar  […]