Carlos’ Story

Posted on 15th June 2021, by British Columbia
I moved to Canada when I was four years old, as a newly immigrated family from Colombia we did not have many connections in BC. That all changed when my mother visited the local Salvation Army in Richmond. We were offered help in searching for furniture and my sister and I were accepted into their Vacation Bible  […]

Meet the Wilkinsons

Posted on 14th May 2021, by British Columbia
To celebrate the 100th Anniversary of The Salvation Army in Prince George we would like to introduce you to Majors Crystal & Neil Wilkinson. Crystal originally started work with us in 1990 and Neil in ’98 after both became Soldiers in 1990. Be sure to join in on the celebrations this year, visit sapg.ca to  […]

New Centre of Hope Opens in Port Hardy

Posted on 15th April 2021, by British Columbia
New Centre of Hope Opens in Port Hardy  Some very exciting news from Port Hardy this past March. The new Centre of Hope facility has finally opened. After two years of intense negotiations, drawings, plans, fundraising and all that other fun stuff, the Centre opened its doors on March 1st. The facility, which is now  […]

Empowering Young Girls

Posted on 14th April 2021, by British Columbia
Empowering Young Girls BRAVE is a catalytic movement whose focus is to empower girls that come from vulnerable situations, with hopes to engage them before they become victims of sexual exploitation and trafficking. We aim to reach the most vulnerable and at-risk youth in their areas, to show them we see them, they matter, and  […]
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Food Share in the Nisga’a Nation

Posted on 14th April 2021, by British Columbia
Food Share in the Nisga’a Nation Throughout this past year the COVID-19 pandemic has changed our everyday lives. One place that struggled with the impact of new restrictions was Gitwinksihlkw, a Nisga’a Village in Northern B.C.  During this time the Gitwinksihlkw Corps saw an increase in need in their community where many households are home  […]

British Columbians Answer the Bell

Posted on 14th April 2021, by British Columbia
British Columbians Answer the Bell Across British Columbia this past year we faced dire and uncertain circumstances due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, but in the middle of all of this fear and uncertainty, there shone a bright light in our province. Our annual Kettle Campaign this year surpassed our target goal and we managed to  […]

Answering the Call

Posted on 23rd March 2021, by British Columbia
Answering the Call During the Christmas season, The Salvation Army launched our iconic kettle campaign across Canada amid a pandemic. Don Noland was listening to his radio when he heard an ad explaining the need for volunteers to help ring the bells with us this holiday season. Having a personal connection to The Salvation Army  […]

Meet the Thompsons

Posted on 27th January 2021, by British Columbia
Auxiliary Lieutenants Neil & Jen Thompson are new to their roles as Corps Officers at Vernon Community Church but both come from families who attended a Salvation Army and each have spent many years working and volunteering in different roles within the organization. Here are some quick facts about these faces of the army from  […]

Creating Lasting Memories

Posted on 23rd December 2020, by British Columbia
Creating Lasting Memories ’Tis the season for red iconic Salvation Army Christmas Kettles lining the streets of your community. Where you’ll get the chance to meet many of our staff and volunteers giving their time to ring some bells to help us raise vital funds for our programs and services. One of the volunteers you  […]
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