A wonderful kettle story to share from this year’s Christmas campaign coming from Langley, BC.   “A man stood outside The Real Canadian Superstore for 10 minutes this morning (December 24th) handing out money – $10 bills to everyone!  So quite a few, donated their $10 by putting it in The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle.  You’ll find  […]

With overall donations down this year for the annual Kettle Campaign, it is widely noted that people are carrying less cash and more cards in their wallets. Executives from local retailer, London Drugs, have recognized the shortfall in the campaign and with keen interest and initiative, have come up with a way to support the  […]

Another successful year for the Naden Band Christmas Concert Toy Drive! Our concerts were held inVancouver at the Vogue Theatre on December 8th and inVictoria at the Royal Theatre on December 12th, 13th & 14th. The Salvation Army would like to sincerely Thank the Naden Band of the Maritime Forces, Stephanie Greaves, Ken Lavigne, Astrid  […]

Thank you to all the Government MLAs who visited The Salvation Army’s Belkin House yesterday to learn about the facility and the work being done … Along with taking the time to serve in the kitchen for all residents and guests! Indeed a Merry Christmas for one and all.

On Saturday December 3 The Salvation Army inVictoriarenamed their Community and Family Services Centre to The Stan Hagen Centre for Families. Celebrations included a traditional  Welcome Song & Dance performed by the Esquimalt Singers and Dancers, speeches by Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, MLA for OakBay– Gordon Head, Ida Chong and MLA for  […]

Serving up generosity this season are Bob and Shaun Miller.  Owners of Miller’s Place Restaurant in Port Alberni, they hosted a Christmas dinner for clients of The Salvation Army.  A wonderful meal welcomed approximately 50 people – specifically focusing on those who otherwise, would be alone at Christmas time.  Miller’s Place Restaurant orchestrated the entire  […]

What was another beautiful, crisp day … welcomed The Santa Shuffle toVancouver!  Taking place acrossCanada, all ages took toStanleyParkfor the 5K Fun Run and 1K Elf Walk collecting pledges to raise awareness and funds for The Salvation Army in the continued fight against poverty, one step at a time.  With 626 participants and over $27,000  […]

Thanks to everyone who came out to the 8th annual Rogers Santa Claus Parade which kicked off the holiday season and drew roughly 300,000 people to downtown Vancouver on a beautiful sunny day! Spectators arrived early along Burrard Street, coffees in hand and lawn chairs folded under arms.  This year’s parade featured more than 60  […]

Salvation Army bell-ringers in Brooks, Alta., discovered a special donation last week when they emptied out the contents of one of their Christmas Kettles.  Found amongst the bountiful amounts of sparkling nickels and dimes was a solid gold coin. The anonymous donation was discovered wrapped in a $5 bill with a note explaining the coin  […]

Coast Hotels & Resorts is helping consumers stretch their travel dollar a little further this festive season with “Friends and Family” room night discounts of 30 to 40 per cent at participating hotels in B.C., Alberta, Alaska, Washington State, Oregon and California from now until January 8th.  For every room night booked inCanadaover the holiday  […]