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Lions roar for The Sally Ann.

Posted on 23rd July 2012, by British Columbia
Purchase your tickets for a BC Lions game on September 8th and support The Salvation Army at the same time! Ticket prices are $33 / each ( regular price $43 ) with $10 going directly back to The Salvation Army in your community. Help us, help other and enjoy an evening with the recent Grey  […]
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Christmas in July is here!

Posted on 23rd July 2012, by British Columbia
O’Keeffe’s Automotive in Oak Bay is bringing a little festive spirit early this year by celebrating Christmas in July. They’ve decorated the Christmas tree and Tina and Tom O’Keeffe are decking the halls of their service bays with savings for anyone who donates a toy to The Salvation Army. With every new, unwrapped toy donation  […]
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Barriers being broken down.

Posted on 19th July 2012, by British Columbia
THANK YOU to the greater Victoria community for participating in the 2nd annual Breaking Down Barriers Work Boot Drive between June 9th – 30th at Capital Iron. The 2012 work boot drive brought in over 35 pairs of used work boots which will be given out to clients who are returning to work or who  […]
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Coast Hotels & Resorts tee off for TSA.

Posted on 19th July 2012, by British Columbia
The Annual Coast Hotels & Resorts Golf Classic hit it’s 10th anniversary milestone on July 12th raising a remarkable $50,000 for the Salvation Army. 130 hospitality industry suppliers, managers and supporters left their suits behind to sport their most fashionable golf attire in support of a good cause. “The ability to bring our suppliers, guests, and  […]
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Time to replace the Beacon Bus.

Posted on 16th July 2012, by British Columbia
For 15 years, the Beacon Bus has been critical in serving both The Salvation Army’s community programming and the local emergency management network. The Salvation Army has become very aware of the depreciating state of the Beacon Bus and has made replacing it a top priority. Our goal is to have the new vehicle in  […]
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Let’s ride.

Posted on 16th July 2012, by British Columbia
Join us for the incredible Ride into History! This unique event will take place at the Fort Langley National Historic Site from July 27th – 29th and is a community driven celebration, highlighting the craft of motorcycling and the rich History of British Columbia.  All proceeds from the Ride Into History Bike Rally will go to  […]
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You’re invited to High Point’s Annual Block Party!

Posted on 4th July 2012, by British Columbia
Everyone is invited to come out and celebrate summer, meet their neighbours and enjoy friendship and community during an afternoon full of fun activities and celebration. Family friendly activities at the Block Party will include a BBQ lunch, cotton candy, dunk tank, face painting as well as the Ultimate Inflatable Obstacle Course. There will also  […]
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The Canadian Disaster Response Team to partner.

Posted on 3rd July 2012, by British Columbia
The Canadian Disaster Response Team is pleased to announce to that it has entered into a memorandum of understanding with The Salvation Army in Canada that provides a framework for partnership and cooperation between the two organizations in providing assistance to future disaster victims. The Canadian Disaster Response Team (CDRT) and The Salvation Army inCanadawill  […]
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Pushing for Change.

Posted on 27th June 2012, by British Columbia
The Salvation Army is proud to partner with The Push for Change in supporting a summer “warm up” training trek which will take place between Calgary to Vancouver. Joe Roberts was formerly homeless inVancouver’s Downtown Eastside and, with the help of The Salvation Army along the way, is now a successful business man.  He created  […]
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Assistance needed in Campbell River.

Posted on 27th June 2012, by British Columbia
With donations down, The Campbell River Salvation Army is asking the community for help re-stocking their food pantry as supplies diminish.  “We have seen a change in demographics recently with an increase in lower income families with children accessing our services,” said family services in-take worker Betty Tiede. “It’s becoming more of a challenge to  […]
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