Thank you to AON in Vancouver, British Columbia who hosted two volunteer teams at Belkin House recently.  These enthusiastic and engaging volunteers served coffee and snacks, prepared seated meals including, hamburger lunches and lasagna dinners, for residents. On another occasion, AON prepared a BBQ for residents where a full buffet of perfectly grilled hamburgers, salads,  […]

The Fresh from the Farm program in Penticton, British Columbia is loading up with fresh fruit by engaging over 30 youth in the summer effort.  McCains and Food Banks Canada granted the Penticton Salvation Army $5,000 to cover the cost of gas, canning supplies, and food safe for all of the young participants of this program.  […]

Can you remember arriving for the first day of the school year, sitting down at your desk with your brand new pencils, crayons, notepads and a fancy new backpack, and feeling proud to have entered the next grade fully equipped to succeed? Each September should present every child with a fresh start to a successful  […]

For all those participating in The Lululemon SeaWheeze Half Marathon tomorrow … bring some extra layers to the start line and look for Salvation Army volunteers who will be on site collecting all your donations! Good luck to all the Vancouver runners and thank you for your continued support of the work The Salvation Army  […]

Through a joint collaboration between First Baptist Church Youth Group (The Arc) & The Penticton Salvation Army Community Kitchen, youth groups have been picking an abundance of delicious fruits and berries.  This harvest season, blueberries, cherries and apricots have been picked with peaches, pears, apples, tomatoes, carrots, garlic and peppers all coming soon! The Community  […]

The Salvation Army is thrilled to be once again supporting the 2012 BC Seniors Games from August 21 to 25 in this year’s host city of Burnaby.  This will mark the 25th Anniversary of the Games – one of the largest games organized in BC with approximately 3500 participants … A true indication of the  […]

Tuesday, July 31st marked the official launch of Victoria on the Banks of the Mainstream, the latest poetry compilation from Dvora Levin. All poems included were written by participants in weekly writing sessions held at The Salvation Army’s Addictions and Rehabilitation Centre (ARC), Beacon of Hope House, Cool Aid’s Rock Bay Landing, Sandy Merriman House  […]

Thank you to The BC Chiropractic Association (BCCA) for contributing thousands of backpacks to this year’s Backpack & School Supply Drive.  The goal of the campaign is to ensure kids across BC have the necessities needed in order to start the new school year off on the right foot! The Salvation Army was pleased to  […]

Food Drive Friday is happening this Friday July 27th during the Weekend of Mayhem atWestern Speedway. Join The Salvation Army’s fight to help alleviate hunger in the community by making a donation to the Stan Hagen Centre for Families Emergency Food Bank. Staff and Volunteers will be at Western Speedway’s main gate on Friday before  […]

Big thanks to Vancouver Island Charity Riders!  Because of your donation, The Salvation Army is able to send two Victoria area kids to Camp Sunrise!  In addition, through many other generous donations, another 36 Victoria area kids are able to enjoy camp this summer too. The Stan Hagen Centre for families is thrilled that they  […]