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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 16, 2026 NEW WESTMINSTER, BC: Effective July 14, 2026, The Salvation Army New Westminster Citadel has temporarily paused its food bank operations as it transitions to a…
From packed stadiums to neighbourhood fields, soccer has a remarkable ability to bring people together. As the 2026 FIFA World Cup shines a spotlight on the sport in Vancouver, The Salvation Army White Rock Church and Community…
The Long Road Home
19th June 2026
One Man’s Journey from Residential School to Reconciliation On June 21st, we mark National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day of celebration, reflection, and gratitude. Today Larry is proud of who…
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…
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…