Sincere Thanks to the Shoebox for Shelter team as they made the project a reality. This past weekend, 107 shoebox donations were handed out at The Salvation Army Harbour Light Anchor Shelter. Students commented on how rewarding it was to see clients unwrapping the shoeboxes and digging into the treats right away! A special thank  […]

SAVE THE DATE! The Salvation Army in partnership with Strathcona Community Centre is hosting the Elite Performance Basketball Camp August 18-21! This week-long training camp is for teens aged 14 – 18 and focuses on developing basketball skills, teamwork, and having fun! Damin Altizer, Trainer at the Elite Performance Basketball Camp uses the “3 D’s”  […]

The Salvation Army is proud to present, the 5th Annual Backpack & School Supply Drive running from July 14th through to September 11th.   The goal of the effort, in partnership with BC Chiropractic Association, Staples, Fitness Town, Canadian Bible Society, Salvation Army Thrift Stores, Starbucks along with media sponsors, Breakfast Television, OMNI, CKNW and 24  […]

Congratulations to Louis, a current client at our Salvation Army Vancouver Harbour Light, for being presented with VPD’s highest award for civilian bravery, a Certificate of Merit. These awards are given to citizens who have demonstrated outstanding conduct, “on their own initaitive and in the face of actual or anticipated danger, assisted the police in  […]

Aldergrove Financial Group, Envision Financial, and Prospera Credit Union have partnered for the 3rd time to present the Ride into History event on July 25th & 26th. This fun, family event is a fundraiser for The Salvation Army Gateway of Hope in Langley with the money raised going directly to benefit and fund the vital  […]

Completion of Cycle 4 of The Sally Ann’s Healthy Eating Kitchen took place on May 15, 2014. Cycle 4 graduate, Sarah shared, “I really enjoyed the kitchen lesson and it will always be my wonderful memory in my mind. Without your and other teachers’ help by taking caring of my kids it was impossible for  […]

Residents at Victoria’s Sunset Lodge were treated to a visit by two 3-week-old baby goats from the petting zoo at Beacon Hill Children’s Farm on May 22. Baby goats from the petting zoo visit sunset lodge twice a year to offer residents animal therapy. Approximately 40 residents, their families and 20 staff took part in  […]

On May 28th & 29th, 2014 Lt. Colonels Larry and Velma Martin were in Victoria, BC to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Empress of Ireland. The Empress of Ireland was an ocean liner that was struck by the Norwegian collier SS Storstad on May 29th, 1914. She sunk in just 14  […]

The Stan Hagen Centre for Families in Victoria celebrated Father’s day by hosting their 2nd annual Hawaiian BBQ for Dads. Dads and families were invited to a BBQ on June 13th hosted in partnership with The Salvation Army’s High Point Church. Several family activities were planned and included games enjoyed by kids of all ages.  […]

When women and children flee abusive homes, The Salvation Army’s Kate Booth House in Vancouver offers immediate shelter and support. But that’s only a temporary solution and after 30 days they have to move on. One of the next stops for some is the Army’s Esther’s Place, a 4-apartment safe house where families can stay  […]