“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller Last November we visited The Salvation Army for the first time.  At that time, we were feeling depressed due to the Winter season and our business was slow due to a poor Japanese economy.  It was a very bad time  […]

The Salvation Army was on site and preprared to respond to two wildfires in West Kelowna but weeks ago. This coincidently was the one year anniversary for the Kelowna’s Emergency Disaster Services team who had responded to two apartment fires just a year previous. Pastor Darryl shared, “to the members of my team here in  […]

Sincere Thanks to the Shoebox for Shelter team as they made the project a reality. This past weekend, 107 shoebox donations were handed out at The Salvation Army Harbour Light Anchor Shelter. Students commented on how rewarding it was to see clients unwrapping the shoeboxes and digging into the treats right away! A special thank  […]

The Salvation Army Rock’n’Roll Easter Event celebrated Easter by inviting families to a local park where they had the opportunity to enjoy snacks and refreshments, a puppet show, sing-a-long songs, games, crafts and even a jellybean contest! With well over 100 people in attendance, fun and celebration was enjoyed by all. Many of those in  […]

One of The Salvation Army’s greatest friends and advocates is Mrs. Anne Lippert. Tonight, Anne will be receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 17th Annual AWF Peak Awards. Anne has actively supported The Salvation Army in British Columbia for 28 years. Her varied roles include her volunteering on our Grace Hospital Board, Greater Vancouver  […]

We just couldn’t do without our volunteers. The Salvation Army is always inspired and grateful to those who choose to give their time and invest in building healthy local communities.  Jennifer and Elijah are no exception. On 6 year old, Elijah’s, recent Pro-D day, he came to help his Mom, Jennifer, chop fruit and veggies  […]

The Salvation Army Vancouver Harbour Light is celebrating its 60th Anniversary.  October 1, 2013 will mark the 60th year that The Salvation Army has served in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. We are asking YOU to donate either $60 or 60 minutes of volunteer time to continue to help and support those in need.  This effort will  […]

With the recent flooding in Calgary, Alberta, The Salvation Army in British Columbia has deployed 4 Crisis Response Units to assist those in need with food and emergency supplies and to aid in the recovery process. With the 4 units slated to arrive in Calgary by this evening to the staging area at Glenmore Temple  […]

Thank you to the 7 Staples Advantage volunteers who helped serve breakfast at The Salvation Army Vancouver and Community Services unit last week.  The enthusiastic volunteers served a record, 160 meals to clients. The Staples Advantage volunteers who assisted came from Montreal, Edmonton and locally.  While in town for a strategic planning conference, they decided  […]

On May 1st, UsedVictoria.com donated items collected from its site, www.usedvictoria.com, to the Salvation Army, fulfilling a wish list for the Beacon of Hope House. Recently, the Beacon of Hope House moved from Vic West to Saanich and the items donated by UsedVictoria.com will transform the facility into a home for the male youth who  […]