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Hockey For Good to raise funds to send kids to camp.

Posted on 29th May 2014, by British Columbia
Hockey for Good is a one day, round robin style street hockey tournament hosted by The Salvation Army Caring Place in Maple Ridge, BC. All of the proceeds from Hockey for Good are being used to send at-risk youth and teens from Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows to Camp Sunrise in Gibsons, BC. Camp Sunrise  […]
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#Juice4Hope hit the streets of Vancouver’s DTES.

Posted on 15th May 2014, by British Columbia
For the last number of years, The Salvation Army has honored May as Dignity Month. In Vancouver, The Salvation Army in partnership with local food truck, The Juice Truck, celebrated this occasion by giving hope and juice to over 500 Salvation Army Vancouver Harbour Light food line clients yesterday morning. The Salvation Army is excited  […]
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Hope Luncheon.

Posted on 15th May 2014, by British Columbia
On Friday May 2, over 200 people gathered to hear stories of hope and transformation. The 2014 Hope Luncheon provided an emotional program, Commissioner Brian Peddle, Territorial Commander for the Salvation Army’s Canada & Bermuda Territory shared a powerful reflection on his experiences as the Territorial Commander. “I don’t want Giving Hope Today to be  […]
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Ringer-a-thon raises $464.

Posted on 14th May 2014, by British Columbia
Dalton Moffat pitched horseshoes to raise money for The Salvation Army’s work in Africa on May 12. Dalton, a member of Westsong Community Church and active volunteer pitched 100 horseshoes scoring 24 ringers. He raised $464 by collecting pledges from sponsors. “Dalton’s commitment to improving quality of life and restoring dignity in lives of other  […]
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New West Kelowna Thrift Store joins local community.

Posted on 13th May 2014, by British Columbia
The Grand Opening of the new West Kelowna Thrift Store became a realization through the hard work, dedication and patience of Salvation Army staff and the generosity of valued customers and donors in the great community of Westbank. As a result of everyone’s support, The  Salvation Army was able to a grow into a new retail  […]
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Rock’n’Roll Easter.

Posted on 9th May 2014, by British Columbia
The Salvation Army Rock’n’Roll Easter Event celebrated Easter by inviting families to a local park where they had the opportunity to enjoy snacks and refreshments, a puppet show, sing-a-long songs, games, crafts and even a jellybean contest! With well over 100 people in attendance, fun and celebration was enjoyed by all. Many of those in  […]
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A friend of the Army.

Posted on 8th May 2014, by British Columbia
One of The Salvation Army’s greatest friends and advocates is Mrs. Anne Lippert. Tonight, Anne will be receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 17th Annual AWF Peak Awards. Anne has actively supported The Salvation Army in British Columbia for 28 years. Her varied roles include her volunteering on our Grace Hospital Board, Greater Vancouver  […]
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Getting involved + Giving Hope.

Posted on 7th May 2014, by British Columbia
We just couldn’t do without our volunteers. The Salvation Army is always inspired and grateful to those who choose to give their time and invest in building healthy local communities.  Jennifer and Elijah are no exception. On 6 year old, Elijah’s, recent Pro-D day, he came to help his Mom, Jennifer, chop fruit and veggies  […]
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Going green.

Posted on 5th May 2014, by British Columbia
With much pride, we extend Congratulations to The Salvation Army Alberni Valley for winning the Green Award at the Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce’s annual Community Excellence Awards. The Salvation Army has served the community for more than 14 years in this community and has continued to share the importance of green initiatives such as,  […]
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A place to call home.

Posted on 30th April 2014, by British Columbia
Jennifer Hillier of The Salvation Army’s Kate Booth House received a cheque for more than $3,000 from Bill Binnie and Chris Simmons of Royal LePage Westside. Royal LePage is a real estate company that helps people find their dream home. For those who do not have a safe and peaceful home, Royal LePage is also  […]
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