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The Heart of Service: Where Volunteers Make All the Difference

3rd May 2025
Volunteers Anabel Kirby and Anne Johnston sorting fresh produce. Over 70 dedicated volunteers form the backbone of The Salvation Army’s community support in Parksville, a number that grows significantly during…

Cuts of Hope: The Power of Volunteering

8th April 2025
At The Salvation Army Ridge Meadows Ministries in Maple Ridge, acts of volunteerism help bring dignity and renewal to those facing difficult times. Between meals, emotional support, and social reintegration,…

Hope and Community: The Salvation Army’s Impactful Spring Break Gathering

31st March 2025
During spring break, The Salvation Army’s Surrey Ministries, led by Majors Glynden and Diane Cross, hosted a vibrant family event that brought the community together for a day of fun,…

Salvation Army Shelter Helps Client Move From Homelessness to Success 

28th January 2025
Peter (not his real name) has spent a long period of his life experiencing homelessness and struggling with addiction. Many times he attempted to get his life back, without success….

New Salvation Army Thrift Store Opens in Vernon

18th January 2025
Credit: The Salvation Army Vernon On January 10, 2025, The Salvation Army celebrated the grand opening of its new thrift store location in Vernon at the…

Boundless Vancouver Toy Shop Brings Joy to Families at Christmas

20th December 2024
The Boundless Vancouver Toy Shop, an inspiring program by The Salvation Army, has once again brought significant relief and joy to families facing hardships during the holiday season. Neisy Castillo,…

CHEK Drive-Thru Raises Over $116,000 for Local Families

11th December 2024
On Friday, December 6, 2024, CHEK’s parking lot in Victoria transformed into a hub of solidarity and generosity during the 31st Annual CHEK Christmas Drive-Thru & Telethon. With dozens of…

Volunteers from Uncle Vinny’s Toy Drive Witness Impact of Boundless Vancouver Toy Shop

2nd December 2024
The holiday season is a time for generosity, and few initiatives embody this spirit as beautifully as Uncle Vinny’s Toy Drive. Last week, a number of family members had the…

From Father to Daughter: A Lifelong Dedication to Community Giving

15th November 2024
Donna Hildebrand, a proud 71-year-old retiree from Logan Lake, BC, has made The Salvation Army a key part of her life, continuing a tradition of family generosity that began with…
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