This past Friday, December 10th marked the 7th annual Teddy Bear Toss at the Surrey Eagles Junior A hockey home game.  When the Eagles went on to score their first goal vs. Powell River, fans tossed their teddy bears or stuffed toy of choice onto the ice! Major Russ Holland was fortunate enough to be…

The Donnelly Group, a leader in the Vancouver hospitality industry, will be hosting their much-anticipated 9th Annual Toy Drive in partnership with the Salvation Army and the Donnelly Fund, at Republic Nightclub, Monday, December 20th from 8pm – 2am. The Annual Toy Drive contributes by helping to ensure that a special Christmas will be had…

Thanks to all who came out, donated and helped support The Beat Cares Holiday Toy & Food Drive this past Friday as the event was a great success!!  With your generous help and donations, the event surpassed totals from last year by bringing in over $100,000 raised in cash, plus over 5,000 toys and over…

Saturday, December 4th marked the 20th Annual Salvation Army Santa Shuffle Fun Run & Elf Walk at Lumberman’s Arch in Stanley Park.  Proving to be a beautiful clear day with the sun shining and the snow covered mountains providing the perfect backdrop, the 5km run and 1km walk raised both awareness and funds for local…

Vancouver’s Number 1 Hit Radio Station, The Beat 94.5, is presenting their annual Beat Cares Holiday Toy and Food Drive on Friday, December 10th. Listeners and supporters are encouraged to bring donations of cash, new unwrapped toys along with non-perishable food items to Brentwood Town Center ( 4567 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby ) in support of…

Home furnishings store, Nood, is launching The Red Sock Project on a local level in both Vancouver and Victoria.  Their customers are invited to donate $2 towards a pair of red socks that in turn The Salvation Army will distribute amongst its community. “We’re incredibly excited to bring the gift of warmth to those in…

                        Last month the Bella Coola River flooded much of the local community found on British Columbia’s central coast … devastating it’s residents.  The Salvation Army answered by deploying immediate assistance in the way of ‘Crisis Response Teams’ from neighbouring, Williams Lake and Quesnel. …

Support The Salvation Army in the Aviva Community Fund competition by casting your vote! The Salvation Army is competing for a grant in the Aviva Community Fund annual competition to raise money for a new Emergency Disaster Service Vehicle on Vancouver Island! How can you help? Visit the Aviva Community website, register your email address, and…

By James Maclennan, The Maple Ridge News October 8, 2010 On the heels of Thanksgiving, staff at Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows’ only homeless shelter want people to spare a thought for those without a roof to live under. “We want people to realize that there are a lot of people in our neighbourhoods who…

The Salvation Army in Maple Ridge parters with Teamsters Canada Rail Conference to increase housing for homeless families in the community. By Samantha Shirley-Urano, The Maple Ridge Times September 21, 2010 Families without shelter in Maple Ridge will soon have an opportunity to avoid the elements and live a more normal life in a comfortable…