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New Year, New Beginnings, New Hope
The start of a new year invites us to pause and consider what lies ahead. For Robin, 2026 represents something far more significant than resolutions—it’s the culmination of a transformative journey through The Salvation Army Victoria ARC Recovery Program. Arriving at the Addictions and Rehabilitation Centre in spring 2025, Robin carried the weight of eight difficult years. Substance use…
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Celebrate Clutter-Free February at the New Richmond Centre Thrift Store
In November, The Salvation Army opened its fifteenth Thrift Store in the Greater Vancouver area, welcoming the community to a new location in the heart of Richmond. Conveniently located on No. 3 Road across from Richmond Centre Mall, the store offers affordable shopping while supporting vital local programs and services. With Clutter-Free February campaign underway, the community is invited to refresh their homes by donating gently used items such as clothes, housewares and…
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Rain or Shine: Tepi Hughes Brings Heart and Hope to Victoria’s Christmas Kettles
When you encounter Tepi Hughes at her Christmas kettle outside London Drugs, you’re immediately struck by her warm smile and genuine enthusiasm. Rain or shine, snow or wind, she’s there—bundled up in layers, bell in hand, greeting every passerby with a cheerful “Merry Christmas!” “Don’t be afraid to do it. Get out there and do…
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Two Uniforms, One Heart: Jim Ten Hove’s Journey of Service
Photo Credit: Ben Fenlon Black Press
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Backpacks of Hope: BC Communities Unite to Transform Back-to-School Season
In communities across British Columbia, The Salvation Army is transforming the back-to-school experience into a celebration of hope and possibility. From Vancouver’s bustling Fraser Street to the valley communities of Langley and the coastal heart of Port Alberni, each backpack represents more than just school supplies – it represents a community coming together to ensure…
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Rolling Forward with Hope
Wheels of Faith Foundation Partners with The Salvation Army The journey of hope sometimes begins with a simple step – or in this case, with wheels. The Salvation Army BC Division is honoured to announce a transformative partnership with the Wheels of Faith Foundation, which has generously donated 390 roller duffel bags to support our…
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New Food Share Program Opens in Gitwinksihlkw
New Expansion of Gińam Wineex
