Gateway of Hope celebrates 5.

Posted on 4th December 2014, by British Columbia
Tuesday’s lunch was not an ordinary lunch at The Salvation Army Gateway of Hope. Gateway staff and volunteers were joined by Minister Rich Coleman, Minister Peter Fassbender and Minister Mary Polak to celebrate 5 years of service to the Langley community. The provincial ministers were joined by community stakeholders and key community partners including Envision  […]
Categories: Feature

#socksforhope

Posted on 2nd December 2014, by British Columbia
Christmas
Thank you to Mindfield for supporting The Salvation Army Vancouver Harbour Light this season with the inaugural #socksforhope initiative. Every year The Salvation Army Vancouver Harbour Light puts together Christmas Care Packages for individuals in need on Vancouver’s DTES. Items include ponchos, toiletries, clothes, and of course, socks. Being good neighbours to The Salvation Army  […]
Categories: Feature

Grateful to be giving back to his community.

Posted on 28th November 2014, by British Columbia
DSC 1721
Four years ago, David Sprague was a severe alcoholic who only cared about where his next drink was coming from. “I was drinking daily,” Sprague says. “Most of my money went to alcohol.” Now Sprague, 61, is sober, taking care of himself, working part time and enthusiastically giving back to his community through the Nelson  […]
Categories: Feature

The Salvation Army celebrates another successful Hope in the City Breakfast.

Posted on 27th November 2014, by British Columbia
HITCB
The Salvation Army celebrated the 13th annual Hope in the City Breakfast in Vancouver, British Columbia on Tuesday, November 25th. Through the corporate support received at this annual fundraiser, The Salvation Army is prepared to continue to provide hope, dignity, and opportunity to those in need throughout local communities. The Salvation Army provides unprecedented support  […]
Categories: Feature

London Drugs supports Kettle Campaign tradition.

Posted on 26th November 2014, by British Columbia
2two
As The Salvation Army welcomes the Annual Christmas tradition of ringing bells around the city for the 124th year, we are grateful to London Drugs for the continual support they provide to the Christmas campaign. Each year, The Salvation Army relies on the support of corporate partners such as London Drugs who not only allow  […]
Categories: Feature

The Salvation Army partners with Impark for Toys for Tickets.

Posted on 24th November 2014, by British Columbia
Impark is offering a one-day, 4 hour event during which anyone in Vancouver who has an unpaid Impark parking violation notice can have it waived by making a toy donation of equal value to The Salvation Army to support families in need this Christmas. On Thursday, November 27th, Impark will be accepting new, unused and  […]
Categories: Feature

Happy Trails.

Posted on 12th November 2014, by British Columbia
people cooking
A BIG thanks to Trail Appliances at Grandview and Rupert for donating a NEW 30″ Frigidaire Range to The Salvation Army Vancouver Community and Family Services unit! With the previous range no longer operable, this generous donation allows Vancouver Community and Family Services to continue hosting the Community Drop-In Breakfast, which operates every Monday, Wednesday, and  […]
Categories: Feature

Thun Family donation supports Prince George.

Posted on 6th November 2014, by British Columbia
Thun pic
Cameron Thun has a simple reason for continuing to contribute to the Salvation Army and other local groups.  “I want to make the world a better place,” says the local businessman. “I know it sounds corny, but that’s why.” Thun and his family were at the new Salvation Army Community Ministries Centre on 18th Avenue  […]
Categories: Feature

160 pairs of socks to those less fortunate.

Posted on 17th October 2014, by British Columbia
Your City Sports Sock Donation
The Langley Minor Lacrosse Association and Your City Sports teamed up to donate 160 pairs of new socks to The Salvation Army Gateway of Hope homeless shelter in Langley. The association had ordered custom-made socks for their seven-on-seven field lacrosse jamboree through Your City Sports, a Surrey-based business. For every pair that was purchased, Your  […]
Categories: Feature

Thank You to the Donnelly Group for 14 Years of Support!

Posted on 15th October 2014, by British Columbia
PicMonkey Collage
The Salvation Army wishes to express a sincere Thank You to the Donnelly Group for 14 years of support, seeing an overwhelming total of $275,000 in donations through the Donnelly Group’s Annual Toy Drive. “The Toy Drive is a highly anticipated event amongst our staff – everyone goes above and beyond to help a child  […]
Categories: Feature