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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Giving Thanks at Vancouver Harbour Light.

Posted on 18th October 2013, by British Columbia
This Sunday, October 20th will mark the Annual Thanksgiving meal that will be served to well over a thousand residents of Vancouver’s Downtown Lower Eastside community through The Salvation Army Vancouver Harbour Light. The menu will include a full turkey meal including cranberry sauce, stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, a variety of fresh vegetables, buns,  […]
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Hope in the Inner City: Soup Kitchen Gala gives hope and more.

Posted on 11th October 2013, by British Columbia
This year, The Salvation Army Vancouver Harbour Light celebrates not only the 60th year of service in the Downtown Eastside, but presented the 3rd Annual Hope in the Inner City: Soup Kitchen Gala. The goal of this year’s event is to raise funds for The Salvation Army Vancouver Harbour Light Anchor of Hope.  The Anchor  […]
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2013 Backpack + School Supply Drive Success.

Posted on 17th September 2013, by British Columbia
On behalf of The Salvation Army and the 5000+ kids across British Columbia  who started school with a new backpack full of school supplies…thank you! Because of your support, these kids were able to start the first day of school fully equipped with supplies for a year of learning.  You made a difference in their  […]
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5th Annual Craftsman Collision Making A Dent Food Drive.

Posted on 12th September 2013, by British Columbia
This Saturday, September 14th from 1.00pm to 5.00pm Craftsman Collision, Save-On Foods and Price Smart Foods will team with The Salvation Army for the 5th Annual Making a Dent Food Drive.  The goal of this event is to ensure that no families go hungry this Fall. The day long food drive, which raised $28,000 last  […]
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Westshore Chili Kickoff Success.

Posted on 5th September 2013, by British Columbia
Blazing Sally wins it again! The ninth annual Westshore Chili Cook-off was held on August 24th. Approximately 300 people came out to find the best chili on the Westshore, enjoying 80 gallons of chili in the process. The team from The Salvation Army’s Westsong Community Church took home 1st place for Judges Choice Award, and 2nd place  […]
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These boots are made for walking.

Posted on 23rd July 2013, by British Columbia
The Salvation Army would like to thank everyone who came into Capital Iron to donate a pair of new or gently used work boots. From June 15 – July 15, Capital Iron in Victoria, was collecting work boots from the public on behalf of The Stan Hagen Centre for Families. With every pair of CSA  […]
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Golf Tournaments raises dollars and gives hope.

Posted on 22nd July 2013, by British Columbia
A beautiful Vancouver day welcomed the 27th Annual Shaughnessy Women’s Charity Golf Tournament supporting The Salvation Army Kate Booth House. Over 130 golfers participated in this year’s event, raising dollars and awareness for Kate Booth House – a shelter for women and their children who are victims of domestic violence. Golfers and guests were privileged  […]
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