The 10th annual Quadra Village Day was held on Saturday, May 12th. This fun-filled event featured a pancake breakfast, two stages of entertainment, fun activities and interesting information about the vibrant Hillside Quadra Community. Located right in the heart of Quadra Village is The Stan Hagen Centre for Families. Staff and volunteers from the centre  […]

For the second consecutive year, The Salvation Army has declared May as Dignity Month. May 6th – 11th is Mental Health Awareness Week and May 11th has been declared as “STIGMA STOMPDAY” by the City of Victoria. Stigma Stomp Day was established in order to educate the public in order to stomp out the stigmas  […]

An army of neon-vested volunteers spent their lunch hour picking up trash along the Haney Bypass in Maple Ridge last week. Those seen picking up odds and ends, included staff and clients from the Salvation Army’s Caring Place who showed their support and dedication to the community through the efforts shown.  The Caring Place has been  […]

It is always encouraging to see members of the community making a concerted and dedicated effort to give back. Sodexo Food and Nutrition Services at Powell River General Hospital in Powell River, British Columbia decided to join our colleagues around the world in 80 countries in this 2012 Annual April Servathon to Stop Hunger in  […]

This past weekend saw The Salvation Army in Victoria celebrate Easter with the community on multiple occasions. Wednesday April 4th marked a wonderful feast as ARC’s community kitchen prepared a wonderful turkey meal with all the trimmings to celebrate Easter.  Special meals such as this one are served up about four times a year and  […]

Crew from HMCS Protecteur worked together in order to make a generous donation to The Salvation Army in Victoria, BC. Melanie Vokey, Sub-Lieutenant, of the HMCS Protecteur dropped off boxes filled with personal care and hygiene items including razors, mouthwash, tampax, soap, combs, facecloths and toothbrushes. In addition to the $1,500 worth of goods, the HMCS  […]

A big thank you to St. Michaels University School!  They dropped off a large donation of fresh fruit, vegetables and milk to the Stan Hagen Centre on March 15th. Fresh fruit and vegetables are very important to maintain good health and so, this donation will benefit the individuals and families in Victoria who use the  […]

Thank you to PUMA Shoes inVancouver, British Columbia who accepted slightly used shoes ( of any kind ) in exchange for a discounted, new pair of PUMAs. The Salvation Army was thrilled to see initiative take place as the local community really rallied behind this effort. The discount wasn’t the driving force for customers either, it  […]

Last Thursday, March 8th Sunset Lodge held an afternoon reception to recognize staff members who have achieved the milestones of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years of devoted service. Major Larry Jennings expressed his sincere appreciation for their effort and commitment noting that Sunset Lodge is more than a care facility; it is  […]

Thanks to all those who stayed with Coast Hotels and Resorts in the month of December as a nights stay ensured that someone else had a good nights sleep too in collecting $10,000 to be donated to The Salvation Army in British Columbia. For every hotel night booked inCanadaover the holiday season under the Friends  […]