125 years ago, The Salvation Army’s work began inVictoria. Our first church service was held in an abandoned skating rink on Fort St.between Douglas and Blanshard on June 25th, 1887. To highlight how we have served our community, both as a Church and a social service provider we entered a float in the 114th Island  […]

A new weekly music program started on Friday, May 18th at the Addiction & Rehabilitation Centre, 525 Johnson Street in Victoria. Friday Afternoon Music Jam is a drop in music therapy program open to one and all and is designed to support through positive expression. The Salvation Army has always had a strong musical element  […]

The second annual Harbour Light Vancouver Hope in the Inner City: Soup Kitchen Gala which took place on Thursday, May 10th, 2012 at The Salvation Army’s Harbour Light ministry located in heart of Vancouver’s Downtown eastside, was an overwhelming triumph by nights end. The evening was hosted and driven by Andrew and Stephanie Hungerford who  […]

The Salvation Army was pleased to welcome Head Chocolatier from Purdy’s Chocolates, Gary Mitchell, to Belkin House to host a morning of chocolate education and tasting for residents and clients. The Salvation Army is extremely appreciative for this opportunity as residents learnt about chocolate making and were even able to create their own chocolate bark  […]

May 15th, began with sunshine and smiles as approximately 75 volunteers from across the Greater Victoria area met at Applebee’s Restaurant to enjoy a Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast. We are very grateful to each and every volunteer who donates his or her time to help The Salvation Army restore dignity and hope. We asked our volunteers  […]

The 10th annual Quadra Village Day was held on Saturday, May 12th. This fun-filled event featured a pancake breakfast, two stages of entertainment, fun activities and interesting information about the vibrant Hillside Quadra Community. Located right in the heart of Quadra Village is The Stan Hagen Centre for Families. Staff and volunteers from the centre  […]

For the second consecutive year, The Salvation Army has declared May as Dignity Month. May 6th – 11th is Mental Health Awareness Week and May 11th has been declared as “STIGMA STOMPDAY” by the City of Victoria. Stigma Stomp Day was established in order to educate the public in order to stomp out the stigmas  […]

For the second consecutive year, The Salvation Army is celebrating May as Dignity Month.  InVancouver, The Salvation Army in partnership with local pop up shop Cartems Donuterie, will be honoring this occasion by giving hope and donuts in the Downtown core on Tuesday, May 15th between11.30amand1.15pm Distributing FREE mini ‘Sally Ann’ red velvet donuts to  […]

Partnering with Ken Lavigne, The Salvation Army spoke about the importance to Keep Holding On when faced with a difficult time in your life. Ken Lavigne, in his first public speaking engagement spoke about his decade long partnership with The Salvation Army, through the annual Naden Band Concert, “It’s been something that I’ve been really  […]

An army of neon-vested volunteers spent their lunch hour picking up trash along the Haney Bypass in Maple Ridge last week. Those seen picking up odds and ends, included staff and clients from the Salvation Army’s Caring Place who showed their support and dedication to the community through the efforts shown.  The Caring Place has been  […]