Freedom gala: a night to combat human trafficking.

Posted on 8th February 2013, by British Columbia
The Salvation Army is proud to announce the inaugural Freedom Gala – A Night to Combat Human Trafficking event. For the past seven years, influential members of the Vancouver community have gathered annually to the Hope in the City Luncheon. The 2013 Freedom Gala evolved out of the expanded need to educate the community on  […]
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Serving the community of New Westminster since 1888.

Posted on 4th February 2013, by British Columbia
Representing the oldest citadel in the Lower Mainland, The Salvation Army inNew Westminster has been serving the community with Soup, Soap and Salvation since 1888.  The Salvation Army invites all to celebrate the 125th Anniversary with a community driven multi-day event running from Friday, March 1st to Monday, March 4th. March 4th, 2013 has been  […]
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It’s colder than you think …

Posted on 24th January 2013, by British Columbia
A walk through a cold night in Maple Ridge can give a small taste of what it’s like to live on the streets but, also an opportunity to raise money for the Caring Place. On February 23rd, Maple Ridge will take part in the Coldest Night of the Year, an event that’s happening in 40  […]
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Project Winter Survival Donation.

Posted on 22nd January 2013, by British Columbia
For the past 13 years, Project Winter Survival and their team of volunteers & donors have assembled and distributed over 15,000 winter Survival Kits. These kits provide warmth and essential supplies needed for the homeless and less fortunate to survive on the streets. Last year over 11,000 requests for these life saving kits were received  […]
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2012 Christmas kettle campaign results.

Posted on 17th January 2013, by British Columbia
Donors, volunteers, sponsors and partners across the province helped The Salvation Army in British Columbia with the 2012 Christmas kettle campaign in meeting the $4 million target.  The National kettle campaign raised $20.6 million, just short of the Army’s $21 million goal. All the donations collected will go towards supporting The Salvation Army’s programs, services  […]
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Prince George wins Environmental Leadership Award.

Posted on 15th January 2013, by British Columbia
The Salvation Army in Prince George, British Columbia, under the leadership of Captains Neil and Crystal Wilkinson opened a new recycling warehouse in April 2012. While the two previous thrift store locations had been recycling on a smaller scale for many years, the new recycling warehouse allowed the Army inPrince Georgeto expand and improve their  […]
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Toys collected for those in need.

Posted on 14th January 2013, by British Columbia
Vancouver’s Vogue Theatre and Victoria’s Royal Theatre once again hosted the annual Naden Band Christmas Concert. The Concerts were hosted on December 6th in Vancouver and December 10th, 11th and 12th in Victoria, all in the name of supporting The Salvation Army’s Christmas Toy Drive. Attendance at all shows was excellent, and mountains of toys were  […]
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Donate at London Drugs by credit card.

Posted on 14th December 2012, by British Columbia
In 2011, London Drugs provided the Salvation Army with wireless pin pads for use at two locations in order to increase donations. With the continued trend of people carrying less cash and more cards in their wallets this year London Drugs is providing kettle workers at four of its largest locations with wireless pin pads  […]
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Thank You CHEK News!

Posted on 14th December 2012, by British Columbia
The 19th Annual CHEK Drive Thru in Victoria and the 10th Annual CHEK News Give&GO in Nanaimo were tremendous successes!! These events could not be possible without the support of the CHEK News. Victoria’s Drive Thru was held at Accent Inns on Blanshard. The 1 ton truck was almost full of food, the 5 ton  […]
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Salvation Army Christmas kettle campaign falling behind.

Posted on 13th December 2012, by British Columbia
The Salvation Army is seeking support from the community with the annual kettle campaign as donations are down across the Province. “The Salvation Army in British Columbia is currently at less than 50% of our target, sitting at approximately $1.7 million in donations with a goal to reach $4 million by Christmas Eve,” said Major  […]
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