With over 45 years of expertise in financial planning, sales management and employee development, Rita Burgess is a seasoned management expert. She is known for her leadership excellence, strong customer service skills, and a distinguished career at Scotiabank in Winnipeg and Calgary. Rita currently serves with the Endeavour Group. A proud Winnipegger with a deep  […]

Members of The Salvation Army’s National Advisory Board (NAB) recently joined Commissioners Lee and Debbie Graves, territorial commander and territorial president of women’s ministries, at the Eaton Centre in Toronto to help with the Christmas kettle campaign. Board members Susan Waterfield, Helen Angus and Andy Hollenberg, along with the music and arts ministries team, took  […]

The Honourable Russell Brown, arbitrator, mediator and associate counsel at Hunter Litigation Chambers, was warmly welcomed by members of the Greater Vancouver Advisory Board on November 19, 2024. Russell arbitrates complex commercial and insurance matters, and serves as arbitral counsel in commercial, insurance, investor-state and sports discipline matters. As a mediator, he has achieved significant  […]

The British Columbia Division recognizes the vital role its advisory boards play in shaping The Salvation Army’s mission and initiatives. One of the most remarkable leaders within this group is Bruce Hallsor, who has recently stepped down as chair of Victoria’s Hope in the City luncheon committee. His dedication and vision have left an indelible  […]

On November 19, 2024, the British Columbia Division kicked off the Christmas kettle campaign at Robson Square in downtown Vancouver. Several members of the Greater Vancouver Advisory Board were on hand to lend their support. The 12th annual kettle kickoff brought together people from around the Lower Mainland to celebrate the launch of the iconic  […]

Robert Baldauf has a long history of volunteering with The Salvation Army. He has been the chair of the Calgary Advisory Board for many years, and after recently relocating to Edmonton, he has become a member of the board there as well. While in Edmonton, Robert was interested in becoming a volunteer for Emergency Disaster  […]

In May, the Canada and Bermuda Territory’s public affairs team hosted the second annual Salvation Army Week on the Hill, bringing 60 Army representatives to Ottawa to influence and inform lawmakers and politicians on behalf of the people the Army serves. Among those representatives were executive leaders, Commissioners Lee and Debbie Graves, Colonels John and  […]

The Salvation Army hosted a community gathering at the Victoria Addictions and Rehabilitation Centre (ARC) on April 29, 2024, where director Jonathan Hopkins presented to a diverse audience. Attendees included current and prospective ARC community council members, advisory board members, government and municipal councillors David Thompson, Margret Gardiner and Krista Loughton, local business neighbours and  […]

The Salvation Army in Langford, on Vancouver Island, celebrated the grand opening of its newest and largest thrift store on June 6, 2024, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 11,000-square-foot store, situated in the former Capital Iron building, marks the organization’s seventh location in the Greater Victoria area. The highly anticipated event drew a crowd of  […]

The National Advisory Board (NAB) recently visited Calgary, offering encouragement and support to several key Salvation Army centres in the area. Their trip included stops at the Forest Lawn Community Resource Centre, the downtown Booth Centre, and the Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre, each serving as crucial hubs for meeting the diverse needs of Calgary’s  […]