“On the weekend of October 17-19th, over 60 youth and chaperones came together at Camp Mountainview in Northern BC. We ate together (Thank you Chef and volunteers!), played games together (Money, Money, Money…how do we spend and share our resources), ran the Amazing Race around our 125 acres of land, and worshipped together. We were  […]

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  […]

The Salvation Army wishes to thank Subway for their support through our inner city youth basketball camp. In providing delicious lunches, this enabled The Salvation Army to have an inclusive camp by ensuring each person has healthy and nutritious food no matter what their background is. Each day, players were excited for the subs after  […]

SAVE THE DATE! The Salvation Army in partnership with Strathcona Community Centre is hosting the Elite Performance Basketball Camp August 18-21! This week-long training camp is for teens aged 14 – 18 and focuses on developing basketball skills, teamwork, and having fun! Damin Altizer, Trainer at the Elite Performance Basketball Camp uses the “3 D’s”  […]

The Salvation Army is proud to present, the 5th Annual Backpack & School Supply Drive running from July 14th through to September 11th.   The goal of the effort, in partnership with BC Chiropractic Association, Staples, Fitness Town, Canadian Bible Society, Salvation Army Thrift Stores, Starbucks along with media sponsors, Breakfast Television, OMNI, CKNW and 24  […]

When women and children flee abusive homes, The Salvation Army’s Kate Booth House in Vancouver offers immediate shelter and support. But that’s only a temporary solution and after 30 days they have to move on. One of the next stops for some is the Army’s Esther’s Place, a 4-apartment safe house where families can stay  […]

Hockey for Good is a one day, round robin style street hockey tournament hosted by The Salvation Army Caring Place in Maple Ridge, BC. All of the proceeds from Hockey for Good are being used to send at-risk youth and teens from Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows to Camp Sunrise in Gibsons, BC. Camp Sunrise  […]

Dalton Moffat pitched horseshoes to raise money for The Salvation Army’s work in Africa on May 12. Dalton, a member of Westsong Community Church and active volunteer pitched 100 horseshoes scoring 24 ringers. He raised $464 by collecting pledges from sponsors. “Dalton’s commitment to improving quality of life and restoring dignity in lives of other  […]

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  […]

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  […]