The torch is lit for the BC Seniors Games.

Posted on 1st June 2012, by British Columbia
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  […]
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700+ attend post parade BBQ.

Posted on 23rd May 2012, by British Columbia
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  […]
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114th Annual Victoria Day Parade.

Posted on 23rd May 2012, by British Columbia
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  […]
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How sweet it is.

Posted on 17th May 2012, by British Columbia
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  […]
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“Teamwork makes the dream work!”

Posted on 16th May 2012, by British Columbia
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  […]
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The Caring Place shows care for the community.

Posted on 9th May 2012, by British Columbia
An army of neon-vested volunteers spent their lunch hour picking up trash along the Haney Bypass in Maple Ridge last week. Those seen picking up odds and ends, included staff and clients from the Salvation Army’s Caring Place who showed their support and dedication to the community through the efforts shown.  The Caring Place has been  […]
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Servathon a huge success in Powell River.

Posted on 3rd May 2012, by British Columbia
It is always encouraging to see members of the community making a concerted and dedicated effort to give back. Sodexo Food and Nutrition Services at Powell River General Hospital in Powell River, British Columbia decided to join our colleagues around the world in 80 countries in this 2012 Annual April Servathon to Stop Hunger in  […]
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YEARS of dedicated service at Sunset Lodge.

Posted on 14th March 2012, by British Columbia
Last Thursday, March 8th Sunset Lodge held an afternoon reception to recognize staff members who have achieved the milestones of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years of devoted service. Major Larry Jennings expressed his sincere appreciation for their effort and commitment noting that Sunset Lodge is more than a care facility; it is  […]
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Give time. Give hope.

Posted on 19th January 2012, by British Columbia
“The ultimate expression of generosity is not in giving of what you have, but in giving of who you are.”  –  Johnnetta B. Cole  Thank you to Anne Lippert who celebrated her 28th year of volunteering on Christmas Day at The Salvation Army Harbour Light.  
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Amazing.

Posted on 9th January 2012, by British Columbia
If asked to describe the Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle Campaign in Nanaimo, in one word, that would be “amazing” as shared by Dawne Anderson .  “It is the only word that comes to mind,” she said.  “It’s amazing knowing our community supports the work the Salvation Army does, and it’s amazing the amount of volunteer  […]
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