This Thursday, January 30th, Leah Goldstein will MC the inaugural A Bout To Change event.  The event will feature Olympic Style female boxers from across Canada who believe that all women and children deserve a safe place to live. A Bout To Change will support the important work of YWCA Metro Vancouver, The Salvation Army  […]

The Salvation Army in British Columbia is always grateful for not only the community support we receive, but the inspiration we witness when young people get involved, give back and are passionate about helping those in need. One of those individuals is 13-year-old Olivia Penalva from Vernon.  Olivia is a talented singer and in seeing  […]

With Christmas less than 2 weeks away, donations for The Salvation Army’s Annual Kettle Campaign are approximately $200,000 down this holiday season compared to 2012.  The Salvation Army is seeking support from the community. “We have currently raised a total of $1,347,094 in donations.  The Salvation Army in British Columbia is currently at less than  […]

The Salvation Army is thankful to have had the support once again from the Donnelly Group for the 12th Annual Donnelly Group Toy Drive in Vancouver. An evening filled with holiday celebrations, canapés, friends, family, music and a sense of giving.  As done every year, Jeff Donnelly provides each Donnelly Group employee with a $50 gift  […]

Coast Hotels is championing those less fortunate this holiday season with its first Book a Bed & Give campaign. Throughout the month of December guests can add $2, $5 or $10 to their stay, and Coast Hotels will match the funds raised. All funds will go directly to support The Salvation Army’s shelter and meal  […]

This past Saturday was the Inaugural Fill the Kettle: Celebrity Kettle Kick Off event.  The Salvation Army red kettles lined the corner of Howe & Georgia at the Pacific Centre Rotunda for the official launch of the Greater Vancouver kettle campaign. On site, we were supported by enthusiastic bell ringers which included, local media personalities,  […]

With big smiles and the comforting aroma of home-made lasagna filling the multi-purpose room at the Vancouver Community & Family Services, Major Russ Holland presented the certificates to the 12 graduates who have successfully completed the  first cycle of ‘Sally Ann’s Healthy Eating Kitchen’.  The participants consisted of women, ranging in age from 20 to  […]

Music is a gift treasured by many during the Christmas season. Please join us this year as we celebrate the season with the annual Naden Band Christmas Concert. The Royal Canadian Navy’s 35-piece symphonic Naden Concert Band alongside talented vocalists Ken Lavigne and Stephanie Greaves provide a truly entertaining and inspirational evening for all ages.  […]

It’s time to ring those bells!  On Saturday, November 23rd between 11am and 3pm, The Salvation Army’s recognizable red kettles will line the corner of Howe & Georgia at the Pacific Centre Rotunda.  We invite the community to celebrate the launch of the Greater Vancouver Christmas Kettle Campaign by joining us as we paint the  […]

With the mass transport of relief supplies to the typhoon-devastated city of Tacloban still proving very difficult, The Salvation Army in The Philippines is working on alternative methods to get help to the thousands of people who are in desperate need. Teams of Salvation Army volunteers are providing life-saving items such as bottled water, biscuits, bananas  […]