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Come join us at our Christmas events.

Posted on 18th November 2013, by British Columbia
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Event: Fill the Kettle – Celebrity Kettle Kick-Off Date: Saturday, November 23, 2013 Time: 11am to 3pm Place: Pacific Centre Rotunda at Howe and Georgia A first time event to launch the kettle season in Vancouver.  On Saturday, November 23 between 11 and 3pm, The Salvation Army red kettles will line the corner of Howe &  […]
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The 107th Annual Christmas Kettle Season to get underway.

Posted on 14th November 2013, by British Columbia
The Salvation Army’s annual Christmas Kettle  Campaign is set to launch on November 14th, running through to December 24th, 2013 across British Columbia. The Christmas Kettle Campaign is aimed at raising money and awareness about the continued need for social service programs and resources to support vulnerable individuals throughout British   Columbia during the holiday  […]
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The Salvation Army is seeking Kettle volunteers.

Posted on 6th November 2013, by British Columbia
The Salvation Army’s annual Christmas Kettle Campaign is set to launch on November 14th, running through to December 24th, 2013 across British Columbia.  With the Christmas season quickly approaching, The Salvation Army is in need of volunteers to host kettles. The Christmas Kettle Campaign is aimed at raising money and awareness about the continued need  […]
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Giving Thanks at Vancouver Harbour Light.

Posted on 18th October 2013, by British Columbia
This Sunday, October 20th will mark the Annual Thanksgiving meal that will be served to well over a thousand residents of Vancouver’s Downtown Lower Eastside community through The Salvation Army Vancouver Harbour Light. The menu will include a full turkey meal including cranberry sauce, stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, a variety of fresh vegetables, buns,  […]
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Hope in the Inner City: Soup Kitchen Gala gives hope and more.

Posted on 11th October 2013, by British Columbia
This year, The Salvation Army Vancouver Harbour Light celebrates not only the 60th year of service in the Downtown Eastside, but presented the 3rd Annual Hope in the Inner City: Soup Kitchen Gala. The goal of this year’s event is to raise funds for The Salvation Army Vancouver Harbour Light Anchor of Hope.  The Anchor  […]
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2013 Backpack + School Supply Drive Success.

Posted on 17th September 2013, by British Columbia
On behalf of The Salvation Army and the 5000+ kids across British Columbia  who started school with a new backpack full of school supplies…thank you! Because of your support, these kids were able to start the first day of school fully equipped with supplies for a year of learning.  You made a difference in their  […]
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5th Annual Craftsman Collision Making A Dent Food Drive.

Posted on 12th September 2013, by British Columbia
This Saturday, September 14th from 1.00pm to 5.00pm Craftsman Collision, Save-On Foods and Price Smart Foods will team with The Salvation Army for the 5th Annual Making a Dent Food Drive.  The goal of this event is to ensure that no families go hungry this Fall. The day long food drive, which raised $28,000 last  […]
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Westshore Chili Kickoff Success.

Posted on 5th September 2013, by British Columbia
Blazing Sally wins it again! The ninth annual Westshore Chili Cook-off was held on August 24th. Approximately 300 people came out to find the best chili on the Westshore, enjoying 80 gallons of chili in the process. The team from The Salvation Army’s Westsong Community Church took home 1st place for Judges Choice Award, and 2nd place  […]
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School supply donations needed in Victoria.

Posted on 23rd August 2013, by British Columbia
The Salvation Army Stan Hagen Centre for Families is seeking active assistance from the Victoria community to collect more supplies. Within the last few years The Salvation Army has seen an increase in demand with the amount of families coming to The Salvation Army for support, especially during this time of year.  The Salvation Army  […]
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Vancouver Harbour Light celebrates 60th Anniversary.

Posted on 1st August 2013, by British Columbia
The Salvation Army Vancouver Harbour Light is celebrating its 60th Anniversary.  October 1, 2013 will mark the 60th year that The Salvation Army has served in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. We are asking YOU to donate either $60 or 60 minutes of volunteer time to continue to help and support those in need.  This effort will  […]
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