Saturday evening, January 23rd, was a good night for The Salvation Army in Quesnel. Captains Jim and Deb VanderHeyden accepted on behalf of their hard working and dedicated congregation. the “Community Spirit Award”, presented by the Quesnel and District Chamber of Commerce. The Quesnel Salvation Army congregation was thrilled, praising God for the opportunities He  […]

Stephanie Greeves, Ken Lavigne and Naval Petty Officer Roy Kaighin were awarded a Bravo Zulu from Rear Admiral Tyrone Pile, Commander of the Maritime Forces Pacific, at a reception held in the Admiral’s personal residence on January 14.  Bravo Zulu awards are presented by the Admiral to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding dedication and performance.  […]

The Salvation Army Army and Wal-Mart in Terrace are teaming up to help the relief effort for Haiti. The store is donating discontinued clothing valued at $10,000 to the army which will then sell it this Friday, Jan. 22 from 9:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the army’s thrift store. The proceeds will then be  […]

Relief efforts in Haiti continue to progress, as The Salvation Army in Canada is working in cooperation with The Salvation Army World Services Organization (based in the US). A supply line through Florida has been established, as Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services personnel are supporting the 700 Salvation Army workers permanently stationed in Haiti-they are  […]

An update from Sharon Tidd Vancouver/Whistler 2010 Olympic Outreach Coordinator Loads of laughter and smiles, a little pomp and ceremony, continuous music and dance … these are the elements that make up a Torch Relay Celebration.  At least that’s what I experienced first-hand in early November.  In each community, it has been about celebrating how  […]

We want to extend our sincere thanks to our friends who continually support our organization, and invest in the lives of the people we serve. Together, we believe there is always hope. The Rotary Club of Surrey, The North Surrey Lions, and Flag Chevrolet stepped up to the plate recently to help The Salvation Army  […]

Deborah’s Gate is a 10-bed facility that is located in a secretive location in Vancouver for the security of those being rescued from human sexual trafficking. On December 1 it was ready for its first guests. The facility is divided into “pods” where three or four young woman can create a new community of support.   […]

On Saturday December 12, 2009, an event called “Help Portrait” took place at Grace Mansion in the Vancouver Downtown Eastside.  A number of local professional photographers shot portraits of just under 300 individuals and families.  They event was run by an amazing team of volunteers.  Also on location was volunteers who provided make-up services for  […]

The Olympic Torch Relay will be travelling through over 1000 communities during its 106-day journey across Canada twice. That journey begins this Friday, October 30th in Victoria, BC and ends on February 12th, 2010 in Vancouver, BC.  Over 200 community celebrations are being planned from coast-to-coast-to-coast.  The Salvation Army sees this as an incredible opportunity  […]

Politicians from across British Columbia gathered at a special reception to “Meet the Army” in the Parliament Buildings of capital city, Victoria, on October 5th.  Ministers and MLAs associated with each of the political parties turned out in full force to learn more about The Salvation Army’s programming across the province, and to meet new  […]