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Hundreds of Girls Inspired at BRAVE
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.…
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The Importance of Volunteering
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…
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COVID Relief Together
As the world comes together in these unusual and unprecedented times, we too have come together with our ally Union Gospel Mission, sharing resources to help those most in need. Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures so the plan is simple – Two Weeks. Two Million. Together. Your donation will be put to…
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Salvation Army in Williams Lake Provides Mobilized Lunch Program During COVID-19
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…
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We Continue to Serve Those in Need
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…
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The Salvation Army Continues to Serve Others
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…
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Adam’s Story
Struggling with alcohol and substance abuse from a young age Adam suddenly found himself homeless after getting kicked out of his dad’s house. Left without a place to stay he found himself shoplifting just to have enough money for drugs. Today Adam is sober and dreams of working at Vancouver Harbour Light to help others…
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COVID-19 Update
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…
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Every Community Needs Champions
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…
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From the Outside
“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…
