Four years ago, David Sprague was a severe alcoholic who only cared about where his next drink was coming from. “I was drinking daily,” Sprague says. “Most of my money went to alcohol.” Now Sprague, 61, is sober, taking care of himself, working part time and enthusiastically giving back to his community through the Nelson  […]

The Salvation Army celebrated the 13th annual Hope in the City Breakfast in Vancouver, British Columbia on Tuesday, November 25th. Through the corporate support received at this annual fundraiser, The Salvation Army is prepared to continue to provide hope, dignity, and opportunity to those in need throughout local communities. The Salvation Army provides unprecedented support  […]

As The Salvation Army welcomes the Annual Christmas tradition of ringing bells around the city for the 124th year, we are grateful to London Drugs for the continual support they provide to the Christmas campaign. Each year, The Salvation Army relies on the support of corporate partners such as London Drugs who not only allow  […]

Impark is offering a one-day, 4 hour event during which anyone in Vancouver who has an unpaid Impark parking violation notice can have it waived by making a toy donation of equal value to The Salvation Army to support families in need this Christmas. On Thursday, November 27th, Impark will be accepting new, unused and  […]

Friends, As we look around our community, we can see that there are many who live day to day believing they have little or no hope for the future. Many wonder where their next meal will come from, or how to pay their bills for the month, while others wonder where they will sleep tonight.  […]

A BIG thanks to Trail Appliances at Grandview and Rupert for donating a NEW 30″ Frigidaire Range to The Salvation Army Vancouver Community and Family Services unit! With the previous range no longer operable, this generous donation allows Vancouver Community and Family Services to continue hosting the Community Drop-In Breakfast, which operates every Monday, Wednesday, and  […]

Cameron Thun has a simple reason for continuing to contribute to the Salvation Army and other local groups.  “I want to make the world a better place,” says the local businessman. “I know it sounds corny, but that’s why.” Thun and his family were at the new Salvation Army Community Ministries Centre on 18th Avenue  […]