One of The Salvation Army’s greatest friends and advocates is Mrs. Anne Lippert. Tonight, Anne will be receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 17th Annual AWF Peak Awards. Anne has actively supported The Salvation Army in British Columbia for 28 years. Her varied roles include her volunteering on our Grace Hospital Board, Greater Vancouver  […]

Jennifer Hillier of The Salvation Army’s Kate Booth House received a cheque for more than $3,000 from Bill Binnie and Chris Simmons of Royal LePage Westside. Royal LePage is a real estate company that helps people find their dream home. For those who do not have a safe and peaceful home, Royal LePage is also  […]

For the past five years, Craftsman Collision has hosted the Make A Dent Food Drive in partnership with Overwaitea Foods, benefiting The Salvation Army.  Thus far, the campaign effort has raised an overwhelming $148,000 for The Salvation Army in British Columbia. The day long food drive event has proven to be an anticipated and highly  […]

An innovative food program involving Island Health’s Campbell River Mental Health and Substance Use and The Salvation Army is proving to be a resounding success for customers and students alike. The Dinner Bell Frozen Entrée and Vocational Training Program provides training to support individuals in need. Program trainees work with a professional chef for 6  […]

The results from CANstruction Kelowna 2014 are in and the committee are all smiles.  Canstruction Kelowna is a partnership between the Rotary Club of Kelowna, the Rotary Club of Kelowna Foundation, Save-On-Foods, The Kelowna Community Food Bank, The Westside Community Food Bank and The Kelowna Salvation Army.   This incredible design/build competition raised over 18,000 cans  […]

The Salvation Army would like to thank the Saanich Fire Department for generously donating their emergency command unit to The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Program. In a small ceremony on Friday Feb 21st, Mayor Frank Leonard and Saanich Fire Chief Michael Burgess handed the keys to Majors Ed and Kathie Chiu of The Salvation Army  […]

Thank you Dekora, one of Canada’s leading home staging companies, for partnering with The Salvation Army and for your generous donation of furniture and accessories to furnish and ‘stage’ a unit in The Salvation Army Esther’s Place.   Esther’s Place is a shelter residence for women and kids fleeing domestic abuse. The Salvation Army is committed  […]

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  […]

This Thursday, January 30th, Leah Goldstein will MC the inaugural A Bout To Change event.  The event will feature Olympic Style female boxers from across Canada who believe that all women and children deserve a safe place to live. A Bout To Change will support the important work of YWCA Metro Vancouver, The Salvation Army  […]

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  […]