The Salvation Army began its work in Chilliwack in 1924 and today encompasses two ministry units: the Chilliwack Community Church and the Care & Share Centre, where all social service programs are operated.   Some of these services for the community include the Food Bank, a homeless shelter, a soup kitchen, a thrift store and  […]

The Salvation Army Ridge Meadows Ministries hosted its 2024 Back to School Fair at Christian Life Assembly Church in Maple Ridge on August 23rd. Held just before the start of the school year, the fair provided 1,525 much-needed school supply kits to local children, ensuring that all students can start the year off right. Parents  […]

The Salvation Army hosted a celebration luncheon for three essential names on the Greater Vancouver Advisory Board: Tom Skidmore, Kelly Heed and George Hungerford. Together, the three have given more than 90 years of intense dedication to The Salvation Army. “With great happiness that we can honour three long-time members of our Greater Vancouver Advisory  […]

This year’s Red Kettle Program in British Columbia certainly had its obstacles. Challenged by everything from the pandemic to inclement weather, the program was tested and stretched to its limits. Fortunately, we have some incredibly dedicated officers, staff, and volunteers who soldiered through. Despite everything, with the incredible support of our donors in communities across the  […]

The property development community comes together to support their community. On September 16 we hosted our first annual Nine Holes for Hope Golf Tournament at Golden Eagle Golf Club in Maple Ridge. The fundraising event drew 24 teams with a total of 96 golfers, and together with our very generous sponsors, they helped us raise  […]

Empowering Young Girls BRAVE is a catalytic movement whose focus is to empower girls that come from vulnerable situations, with hopes to engage them before they become victims of sexual exploitation and trafficking. We aim to reach the most vulnerable and at-risk youth in their areas, to show them we see them, they matter, and  […]

From the battlegrounds of war to the front lines of poverty, The Salvation Army is known for giving hope in a time of crisis. National Doughnut Day, held on the first Friday of June, honours the 250 volunteers from The Salvation Army who travelled to France to boost the morale of soldiers during the First  […]

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.  […]

In 2019 The Salvation Army’s Christmas Campaign raised a total of $3.6 million across British Columbia. This will help us continue to feed, clothe and shelter individuals and families, while helping others escape violence and addiction. How it Was Done: The money raised this Christmas season is in no small part due to the tremendous  […]

The Christmas season has come and gone but now we can fondly look back at another great season where the generous support of numerous donors, volunteers, and hard working staff around British Columbia helped make an incredible impact on the lives of so many. Christmas Kettles For many, the most recognizable part of the holiday season is  […]