Donations for New West fire victims.

Posted on 4th February 2014, by British Columbia
Donations have been pouring in for victims of Friday’s fire in Uptown New Westminster that left 36 people homeless. It wasn’t long before they had more than enough. Way more than enough. The response and support from the community and the City of New Westminster has been overwhelming.  “We have piles of clothes and now  […]
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The Coldest Night of the Year.

Posted on 27th January 2014, by British Columbia
This year, The Salvation Army in Chilliwack, Maple Ridge and The Gateway of Hope in Langley will be participating in a National Campaign known as The Coldest Night of the Year. This will be The Gateway of Hope’s first year participating in the event and they need your help! Coldest Night of the Year is  […]
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Local singer gives back to The Salvation Army.

Posted on 14th January 2014, by British Columbia
The Salvation Army in British Columbia is always grateful for not only the community support we receive, but the inspiration we witness when young people get involved, give back and are passionate about helping those in need. One of those individuals is 13-year-old Olivia Penalva from Vernon.  Olivia is a talented singer and in seeing  […]
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12th Annual Donnelly Group Toy Drive.

Posted on 11th December 2013, by British Columbia
The Salvation Army is thankful to have had the support once again from the Donnelly Group for the 12th Annual Donnelly Group Toy Drive in Vancouver. An evening filled with holiday celebrations, canapés, friends, family, music and a sense of giving.  As done every year, Jeff Donnelly provides each Donnelly Group employee with a $50 gift  […]
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Coast Hotels supports The Salvation Army this Christmas.

Posted on 4th December 2013, by British Columbia
Coast Hotels is championing those less fortunate this holiday season with its first Book a Bed & Give campaign. Throughout the month of December guests can add $2, $5 or $10 to their stay, and Coast Hotels will match the funds raised. All funds will go directly to support The Salvation Army’s shelter and meal  […]
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Kettle Campaign kicks off in Vancouver!

Posted on 26th November 2013, by British Columbia
This past Saturday was the Inaugural Fill the Kettle: Celebrity Kettle Kick Off event.  The Salvation Army red kettles lined the corner of Howe & Georgia at the Pacific Centre Rotunda for the official launch of the Greater Vancouver kettle campaign. On site, we were supported by enthusiastic bell ringers which included, local media personalities,  […]
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Sally Ann’s Healthy Eating Kitchen.

Posted on 26th November 2013, by British Columbia
With big smiles and the comforting aroma of home-made lasagna filling the multi-purpose room at the Vancouver Community & Family Services, Major Russ Holland presented the certificates to the 12 graduates who have successfully completed the  first cycle of ‘Sally Ann’s Healthy Eating Kitchen’.  The participants consisted of women, ranging in age from 20 to  […]
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Join us at The Naden Band Christmas Concert.

Posted on 21st November 2013, by British Columbia
Music is a gift treasured by many during the Christmas season. Please join us this year as we celebrate the season with the annual Naden Band Christmas Concert. The Royal Canadian Navy’s 35-piece symphonic Naden Concert Band alongside talented vocalists Ken Lavigne and Stephanie Greaves provide a truly entertaining and inspirational evening for all ages.  […]
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Come join us at our Christmas events.

Posted on 18th November 2013, by British Columbia
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Event: Fill the Kettle – Celebrity Kettle Kick-Off Date: Saturday, November 23, 2013 Time: 11am to 3pm Place: Pacific Centre Rotunda at Howe and Georgia A first time event to launch the kettle season in Vancouver.  On Saturday, November 23 between 11 and 3pm, The Salvation Army red kettles will line the corner of Howe &  […]
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The 107th Annual Christmas Kettle Season to get underway.

Posted on 14th November 2013, by British Columbia
The Salvation Army’s annual Christmas Kettle  Campaign is set to launch on November 14th, running through to December 24th, 2013 across British Columbia. The Christmas Kettle Campaign is aimed at raising money and awareness about the continued need for social service programs and resources to support vulnerable individuals throughout British   Columbia during the holiday  […]
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