Vancouver Harbour Light celebrates 60th Anniversary.

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 be running for the next 60 days leading up to the Anniversary date beginning as of Friday, August 2nd.

Please Give:

To donate –

Please visit https://www.canadahelps.org/dn/2498 to make an online donation or by mail to 119 East Cordova Vancouver, BC  V6A 1K8

To volunteer –

Contact Marianne Hicks at 604.646.6813 or mhicks@harbourlightbc.com

Fast Facts –

60 minutes = 400 meals on the food line
$60 = 20 hearty and nutritious meals
$60 = provides an opportunity for a client to write their GED exam
$60 = 30 pairs of new socks

The Goal for this effort is $6000 and 60 hours of volunteer time raised over 60 days!  Shares, Major Judy Regemay, Harbour Light Executive Director, “For 60 years, The Salvation Army has been an active member of the Downtown Eastside community. We have appreciated the support of donors who have provided financial assistance along with many hours of volunteer time and we wish to Thank you for celebrating with us and for the opportunity to serve.”