The Salvation Army is proud to be a part of the 2012 BC Seniors Games hosted by Burnaby, British Columbia from August 21 to 25. The BC Seniors Games are an annual, multi-sport event hosted by a different BC Community each year. They are one of the largest Games organized within BC with an expected 4000  […]

The 2nd Annual Breaking Down Barriers Work Boot Drive is kicking off on Saturday, June 9th at Capital Iron! The Salvation Army will be on site with 100.3 the Q to launch this 3 week long campaign between 11am – 3pm. With every pair of gently used CSA approved work boots donated, Capital Iron will  […]

The Province of British Columbia and The Salvation Army announced yesterday, the purchase and redevelopment of the Cedar Lodge Motor Inn.  The new project will provide shelter and transitional beds for people at risk and marginalized in Fort St. John. The Province will provide approximately $3.2 million for this project, while The Salvation Army will  […]

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 second annual Harbour Light Vancouver Hope in the Inner City: Soup Kitchen Gala which took place on Thursday, May 10th, 2012 at The Salvation Army’s Harbour Light ministry located in heart of Vancouver’s Downtown eastside, was an overwhelming triumph by nights end. The evening was hosted and driven by Andrew and Stephanie Hungerford who  […]

The Salvation Army was pleased to welcome Head Chocolatier from Purdy’s Chocolates, Gary Mitchell, to Belkin House to host a morning of chocolate education and tasting for residents and clients. The Salvation Army is extremely appreciative for this opportunity as residents learnt about chocolate making and were even able to create their own chocolate bark  […]

May 15th, began with sunshine and smiles as approximately 75 volunteers from across the Greater Victoria area met at Applebee’s Restaurant to enjoy a Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast. We are very grateful to each and every volunteer who donates his or her time to help The Salvation Army restore dignity and hope. We asked our volunteers  […]

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  […]