A walk through a cold night in Maple Ridge can give a small taste of what it’s like to live on the streets but, also an opportunity to raise money for the Caring Place. On February 23rd, Maple Ridge will take part in the Coldest Night of the Year, an event that’s happening in 40  […]

For the past 13 years, Project Winter Survival and their team of volunteers & donors have assembled and distributed over 15,000 winter Survival Kits. These kits provide warmth and essential supplies needed for the homeless and less fortunate to survive on the streets. Last year over 11,000 requests for these life saving kits were received  […]

Donors, volunteers, sponsors and partners across the province helped The Salvation Army in British Columbia with the 2012 Christmas kettle campaign in meeting the $4 million target.  The National kettle campaign raised $20.6 million, just short of the Army’s $21 million goal. All the donations collected will go towards supporting The Salvation Army’s programs, services  […]

The Salvation Army in Prince George, British Columbia, under the leadership of Captains Neil and Crystal Wilkinson opened a new recycling warehouse in April 2012. While the two previous thrift store locations had been recycling on a smaller scale for many years, the new recycling warehouse allowed the Army inPrince Georgeto expand and improve their  […]

Vancouver’s Vogue Theatre and Victoria’s Royal Theatre once again hosted the annual Naden Band Christmas Concert. The Concerts were hosted on December 6th in Vancouver and December 10th, 11th and 12th in Victoria, all in the name of supporting The Salvation Army’s Christmas Toy Drive. Attendance at all shows was excellent, and mountains of toys were  […]

In 2011, London Drugs provided the Salvation Army with wireless pin pads for use at two locations in order to increase donations. With the continued trend of people carrying less cash and more cards in their wallets this year London Drugs is providing kettle workers at four of its largest locations with wireless pin pads  […]

The 19th Annual CHEK Drive Thru in Victoria and the 10th Annual CHEK News Give&GO in Nanaimo were tremendous successes!! These events could not be possible without the support of the CHEK News. Victoria’s Drive Thru was held at Accent Inns on Blanshard. The 1 ton truck was almost full of food, the 5 ton  […]

The Salvation Army is seeking support from the community with the annual kettle campaign as donations are down across the Province. “The Salvation Army in British Columbia is currently at less than 50% of our target, sitting at approximately $1.7 million in donations with a goal to reach $4 million by Christmas Eve,” said Major  […]

Each year, it is a challenge to find suitable gifts for pre teen and teens between the ages of 11 to 15.  The Salvation Army Community & Family Services find that gift cards are a huge help and cater to the interests of this age group. Gift cards to: malls, movie passes, londondrugs, iTunes, restaurants,  […]

Toys “R” Us is lending their support to Steve Nash Fitness Clubs as they kick off their Holiday Campaign to benefit The Salvation Army across the Lower Mainland. Salvation Army Divisional Secretary for PR & Development, Major Ken Ritson shares, “Steve Nash Fitness Club is a leader in the community, organizing the campaign between Toys  […]