The 2011 West Kootenay BC Senior Games were a tremendous success as hosted by Castlegar, Nelson and Trail.  The event begun with the lighting of the ceremonial torch in front of a gathering of athletes, community volunteers, municipal leaders, citizens and supporters. The games are made up of 20 plus events from slopitch to golf and  […]

A job well done by The Salvation Army’s very own, Sally Ann, who competed in this year’s Mascot Olympics held at Empire Stadium during a BC Lions game.  Competing against other local mascots such as Return It Man, Leo the Lion and Coquitlam Express’ Spike!! 

The Salvation Army is proud to be part of the West Kootenay 2011 Seniors Games this year as we recognize the efforts of all those participating in contributing to the successes found in the great province of British Columbia. The BC Seniors Games encourages all residents of BC aged 55+ to gather in the West Kootenays  […]

The Salvation Army Penticton recently received a $5,000 grant from the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan to create a child care centre at our new Community Kitchen. The Community Kitchen, which operates out of The Salvation Army Church at 2469 South Main in Penticton, is a place for volunteer mentors and participants to come  […]

Every Spring, TELUS’ financial team initiates a “Socks for SOX” campaign during the annual SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002) certification process. Their goal is to raise enough funds to be able to contribute at least one pair of socks for every team member in the Finance Department so that while becoming “Socks compliant” they also  […]

British Columbia is excited to welcome new Divisional Commander, Major Larry Martin, and his wife Major Velma Martin, coming on after serving in the Maritimes for the past four years. Prior, they have made stops in Parry Sound, Ont., London, England, Hamilton, Calgary, Corner Brook, N.L., Regina and a previous stop in Halifax, building the  […]

Fashion Hope – an evening of awareness and fundraising in the fight again human sexual trafficking – was held on Saturday, July 23rd at Sugar Studios in Vancouver, British Columbia.  Full of stories, inspiration and awareness building, the evening was shared by local fashion designers, photographers, artists, activists as well as member of parliament, Joy Smith  […]

The need: 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  […]

July 13th, 2011 marked the 6th Annual Tournament of Hope taking place at Redwoods Golf Course in Langley, British Columbia.  The Salvation Army hosted event is set out to support The Gateway of Hope – established in 2009 – and their respective programs and services which work to serve those in the community of Langley.  […]

Fashion Hope and Luvngrace Productions are pleased to join forces with The Salvation Army,  Compasio International and SexTrade 101, for the July 23 MAZZUCCO Photo /  Art Exhibit and fundraiser in working towards building awareness of human sexual trafficking and the fight against it.   Proceeds of the Sascha Mazzucco photo exhibit and silent auction of  […]