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New Year, New Beginnings, New Hope
10th March 2026
The start of a new year invites us to pause and consider what lies ahead. For Robin, 2026 represents something far more significant than resolutions—it’s the culmination of a transformative…
Celebrate Clutter-Free February at the New Richmond Centre Thrift Store
20th February 2026
In November, The Salvation Army opened its fifteenth Thrift Store in the Greater Vancouver area, welcoming the community to a new location in the heart of Richmond. Conveniently located on No. 3 Road across from Richmond Centre Mall, the…
A Safe Place, a Second Chance: Your Matched Gift Changes Lives
10th February 2026
Watch the video below to learn more about Kate Booth House and Esther’s Place. In Canada, one in three women will experience sexual or physical violence, and every six days a woman…
From Meals to Miracles: Richmond’s Recovery Church
16th December 2025
Four months ago, The Salvation Army Richmond Community Church opened its doors to the Recovery Church, a transformative Sunday evening service designed to offer human connection, support, and God’s love to those navigating the challenges of addiction. Every week, nearly 30 guests fill the dining hall…
Sarah’s Story: Finding Her Foundation
10th December 2025
Watch Sarah share her journey in her own words in the video below. Sarah remembers the exact moment she realized something had to change. Standing in yet another apartment after…
How Brunch Builds Community at Boundless Vancouver
3rd December 2025
Every Thursday, The Salvation Army’s Boundless Vancouver hosts the Community Brunch Program where guests come for a delicious meal and leave with more than a satisfied appetite. They leave with a sense of community, dignity and hope. “Beyond a meal, I think the most important thing…
Uncle Vinny’s Toy Drive Returns for Fifth Year
28th November 2025
Uncle Vinny’s Toy Drive is returning for a fifth year to help support The Salvation Army and the Boundless Vancouver Toy Shop. Started in 2021 in memory of beloved family…
When you encounter Tepi Hughes at her Christmas kettle outside London Drugs, you’re immediately struck by her warm smile and genuine enthusiasm. Rain or shine, snow or wind, she’s there—bundled…
Two Uniforms, One Heart: Jim Ten Hove’s Journey of Service
10th November 2025
Jim Ten Hove has worn many uniforms in his lifetime, but two hold special meaning: the olive green of the Canadian Armed Forces and the navy blue of The Salvation…