“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 Langley Minor Lacrosse Association and Your City Sports teamed up to donate 160 pairs of new socks to The Salvation Army Gateway of Hope homeless shelter in Langley. The association had ordered custom-made socks for their seven-on-seven field lacrosse jamboree through Your City Sports, a Surrey-based business. For every pair that was purchased, Your  […]

The Salvation Army will observe the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on October 17th, a day designated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote awareness of the need to eliminate poverty and destitution in all countries. Year-round, The Salvation Army provides social services in Canada in order to help people in need  […]

The Simon Fraser University Men’s basketball team recently spent their Sunday evening giving back, as they came to The Salvation Army Vancouver Harbour Light in The Downtown Eastside community to serve on the foodline. “I am so proud of my team today because I believe that being a student athlete is more than just playing  […]

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  […]

Last week, Vancouver’s Annual William Booth Society Luncheon was held at the prestigious Vancouver Club. Those invited to the William Booth Society Luncheon exemplify philanthropic leadership in our community. This year, The Salvation Army welcomed Her Honour, The Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. She expressed her appreciation for the work of The  […]

A BIG Thank You to The Vancouver Canadians Baseball Club in cooperation with Safeway Canada as they handed out 100 family-sized turkeys on Thursday afternoon to local families in need at The Salvation Army Vancouver Community and Family Services. The Canadians and Safeway Canada have taken pride in working together for the past 7 years  […]

The Salvation Army Gleaning program promotes produce sharing in the Vernon community while reducing waste.   Since June 2nd, 9240 lbs. of fresh produce has been donated from local farmers! The project harvests and distributes fresh fruits and vegetables that would otherwise go to waste.  Produce is picked by volunteer gleaners and then distributed to  […]