On the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver a group stands tall to support the community they live and work in. Over the years, the Aquilini Group has been a great friend and partner of the Army, donating thousands to our Vancouver Harbour Light facility on east Cordova. They are also perennial sponsors of our Hope in  […]

“If you asked me two years ago if I thought I’d be alive now, I couldn’t imagine it,” says Phil, 45. “I had cocaine in my system and track marks from one end of my body to the other. I was so sick.” For 30 years Phil, a banker by trade, maintained a veneer of  […]

In 2019 The Salvation Army’s Christmas Campaign raised a total of $3.6 million across British Columbia. This will help us continue to feed, clothe and shelter individuals and families, while helping others escape violence and addiction. How it Was Done: The money raised this Christmas season is in no small part due to the tremendous  […]

This article originally appeared in The Salvationist on December 23, 2019   In Abbotsford, The Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope offers a place of shelter and safety, not only for people without a home, but also their animals. Since becoming a “pet-friendly” shelter in October 2014, they’ve welcomed dogs, cats, rabbits, birds—even a lizard and  […]

Learn how The Salvation Army is making an impact in the lives of those in need in the Ridge Meadows community.

An exasperated Charlie Brown once asked, “Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?” It was a valid question in 1965 when “A Charlie Brown Christmas” was released and it still rings true today. What is Christmas all about? For many people it is a busy time filled with running from shop to  […]

I thought I was living the perfect life according to society’s standards, says Angela. When my world collapsed, a friend asked if I was going to get a Salvation Army Christmas hamper. I didn’t know there was such a thing. That’s where my life with The Salvation Army in Kelowna began. At that time I  […]

Before he came to Harbour Light, Jordan was homeless, struggling with alcohol and depression. At our Vancouver rehabilitation programs he learned how to gain a new perspective on his past troubles. Today he has goals to help others and share the Hope that he now carries as looks towards a better future.   Watch his  […]

“Depression hit just like that. I bought rope, I was going to hang myself because I didn’t know what else to do …”   Watch Eric’s Story and see how The Salvation Army has had an impact in his life.   With your ongoing support we are able to continue to help more people like  […]

After a great first year which saw over 60,000 bracelets given out in 25 cities across the province we are very excited to bring the #HOPEbracelet back this year and have more great prizes available for those who share their support online.   What is the #HOPEbracelet? In British Columbia, more people than ever live  […]