News and Stories
Kwak’wala: A Place Where Everyone is Welcome
2nd June 2026
Honouring Indigenous Resilience at the Mount Waddington Community Ministries Centre of Hope The End of the Road People sometimes call Port Hardy the end of the road. It sits at the northernmost…
She Showed Me How
14th May 2026
Three generations of faith, service, and a calling that keeps moving forward. At the end of a conversation that spanned three generations, Bev Franco, Lorianne Blackman, and Mikayla Blackman were…
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…
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…
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…
A Family’s Desire to Give Back in their Local Communities
6th November 2025
The Salvation Army is deeply saddened by the recent news of Bill Hatswell’s passing. He was a self-made entrepreneur who was committed to providing exceptional service, had a relentless drive…