Until a few weeks ago, residents of West Kelowna, B.C., had to travel half a day by bus to get help from The Salvation Army in Kelowna. This created a significant barrier and an added stress for many looking to access Salvation Army services. On August 18, The Salvation Army opened its new Community Life  […]

Less than a year ago, Kevin, an immigrant from Iran, lived on the streets of Vancouver. A former actor in his country, this wasn’t the life he had imagined. He had no home, no money and no family. Today, with help from The Salvation Army, he has a roof over his head and hope for  […]

How would you feel if suddenly you had no income? This was the devastating consequence for Take (pronounced Tochy) after a ski accident prevented him from working. “I never thought that something so unexpected would happen to me,” says Take. “Or that my life would change so drastically.” For years, Take lived his Canadian dream.  […]

Residents at The Salvation Army’s Sunset Lodge in Victoria, B.C. were treated to a visit by two 3-week-old baby goats from the petting zoo at Beacon Hill Children’s Farm on May 22. Baby goats from the petting zoo visit sunset lodge twice a year to offer residents animal therapy. Approximately 40 residents, their families and  […]

For most of his life, 42-year-old Guy couldn’t look into people’s eyes, was socially withdrawn and resisted being held, hugged or touched. Today, he is employed, shakes hands with coworkers and can hold a conversation. Guy has Autism, a complex disorder of brain development. His behaviour can be perplexing and difficult, which has had a  […]

B.C. – 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  […]

For 10 years Bonnie was afraid to use a kitchen knife or her own stove. Panic attacks had impacted her ability to eat and prepare nutritious foods. Then she found a new way of managing her worries. “I had so many fears around the kitchen,” says Bonnie. “With education and a large dose of patience  […]

B.C. – It was a warm moment on a cold, snowy day last week as the Salvation Army officially opened Northern Centre for Hope, its new shelter in Fort St. John. “Today’s weather tells you why we need something like this,” Mayor Lori Ackerman told the crowd of about 50 gathered in the new shelter  […]

Vancouver – Training for the Vancouver Sun Run is kicking into high gear and participants are encouraged to donate their old runners to homeless people and low-income earners.  Shoes may be worn down for a marathon runner but they are still in good shape for walking around in. The ShoeRenu program, a partnership with three  […]

Six months ago Angela and her family lived under hazardous clouds of smog in Shanghai, China’s biggest city.  Bouts of dangerous pollution had become more frequent and, due to serious health risks, the trio left a comfortable life and everything they knew. Challenges of Immigration “We came to Vancouver for many reasons,” says Angela, “including  […]