The Stan Hagen Centre for Families participated in Music in the Park on July 9th at Majestic Park, July 16th at Bryden Park and July 23rd in Beckwith Park. Music in the Park is a fun family event held on Tuesday Evenings in Saanich as part of the Saanich Sun Fest; with over 30 events  […]

The Salvation Army would like to thank everyone who came into Capital Iron to donate a pair of new or gently used work boots. From June 15 – July 15, Capital Iron in Victoria, was collecting work boots from the public on behalf of The Stan Hagen Centre for Families. With every pair of CSA  […]

A beautiful Vancouver day welcomed the 27th Annual Shaughnessy Women’s Charity Golf Tournament supporting The Salvation Army Kate Booth House. Over 130 golfers participated in this year’s event, raising dollars and awareness for Kate Booth House – a shelter for women and their children who are victims of domestic violence. Golfers and guests were privileged  […]

The Salvation Army is proud to present once again, the annual Backpack & School Supply Drive running from July 15th through until September 11th.   The goal of the effort, in partnership with BC Chiropractic Association, Staples, Fitness Town, Canadian Bible Society, Starbucks and along with media sponsors, CKNW and 24 Hours, is to raise funds  […]

With the recent flooding in Calgary, Alberta, The Salvation Army in British Columbia has deployed Emergency and Disaster Response personnel to work as part of the Alberta Disaster Response Team. In the aftermath of such devastation, it is encouraging to see communities and individuals partner collaboratively to lend a helping hand.  In Vancouver, one young  […]

With the recent flooding in Calgary, Alberta, The Salvation Army in British Columbia has deployed 4 Crisis Response Units to assist those in need with food and emergency supplies and to aid in the recovery process. With the 4 units slated to arrive in Calgary by this evening to the staging area at Glenmore Temple  […]

Every child should have the opportunity to experience summer camp. Unfortunately, many families can’t afford to send their children. Children look forward to camp all year because it’s the only vacation they’ll get. At camp, kids will accomplished things they never thought they could, such as canoeing and rock climbing. And while experiencing these activities  […]

On Saturday June 29th from 9am to 1pm, Alture Properties and Carter GM are hosting a road test campaign to benefit The Salvation Army.  Here’s how it works: What: Take a car for a 5 minute test drive and Carter GM will donate $25 to the Salvation Army and the Natural Gifts Society! When: Saturday,  […]

Being a long term support of The Salvation Army, Bruce Williams would often tell the story of how when his mother found herself without a home at a young age, The Salvation Army took her in.  The Army was there to encourage her through nursing school and ultimately, to see her live independently and support  […]

AS floodwaters rise in eastern Germany, The Salvation Army is actively assisting victims and volunteer workers. Around 30 volunteers – equipped with four vehicles – are providing help across the region. This area was also heavily damaged by extensive flooding in 2002, so many of the people who have lost personal goods and are presently  […]