The new Connection Point Church & Resource Centre officially opened in March 2020, located within the municipality of Langford, BC. A ribbon cutting ceremony, led by Majors Les and Cathy Burrows, and Majors Les and Tiffany Marshall, was well attended by public, media and local dignitaries. The Army has been active in Victoria, BC for  […]

Kate’s childhood and early years were filled with trauma and significant challenges; a family with a history of addiction, mother a crack addict, leaving when Kate was 12. She was angry, in and out of transition homes, consuming drugs and alcohol. At 19, Kate found herself on welfare, raising a baby alone, hungry and desperate.  […]

Our BC Division partnered with BRAVE Canada in February 2020 to simultaneously host three empowering BRAVE events for young girls aged 12-18 in Kamloops, Vancouver and Victoria. This free catalytic event was created to remind girls they are valuable, and worth being celebrated while encouraging them to dream big for what their futures can be.  […]

During these unknown and critical times, The Army is still open, serving on the front lines, providing food, shelter and safety to our community’s most vulnerable. As a volunteer-based organization, our dedicated volunteers are essential and vital; helping all year long in many of our programs such as community meals and food programs. While we  […]

For those experiencing homelessness and food insecurity, the COVID-19 pandemic has many without access to their most basic needs. With cafés and community centres shut down, more hungry people are out on the street looking for help. To stop the spread of COVID-19, The Salvation Army in Williams Lake, B.C., like many others, has cancelled  […]

Dear Friends, From everyone at The Salvation Army, we hope you and yours are safe and healthy during these extraordinary times. During the pandemic, we are committed to providing you with this weekly update. But we also want to let you know how much we appreciate hearing from you. Please know, we have passed on  […]

As the COVID-19 virus continues to impact British Columbians, Salvation Army employees across the province continue to serve on the front lines. In communities from the Downtown Eastside to Vancouver Island to our Northern most cities, we are working around the clock to provide essential goods and services to those who need it most. And  […]

Message from Lt. Colonel Jamie Braund   Friends, As our province, country and the world continues to be impacted by the outbreak of COVID-19 we want to extend our thoughts and prayers for all who have been affected by the virus. As an organization that has people at the core of our mission, the safety  […]

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  […]