Local company, Escents Aromatherapy, will launch a new women’s eau de parfum line with 10% of all profits benefiting The Salvation Army and our efforts to combat human trafficking. Escents proudly supports The Salvation Army’s commitment to helping victims, restoring their freedom, dignity and self-respect. Partial proceeds from the parfum line will directly benefit Deborah’s  […]

Thanks to the hard work of Andrew Caulfield, a student with North Island College’s Employment Transition program, The Salvation Army’s Evergreen House shelter now has a new herb garden to be used by kitchen staff. The project came together when Ann Gibbs, the manager at The Salvation Army’s Evergreen House, placed an ad through the  […]

Enjoy a great read as featured in local magazine, Edible Vancouver, featuring a story of tourists who volunteered at Belkin House’s Community Kitchen. Great job Chef Alvin Chong and the rest of the Belkin House team! Flip to page 31 to read the article.

Retired Salvation Army Officer, Bubsie ( who recently celebrated her 100th Birthday on February 23rd ), checked off another item on her bucket list this past week with the help of the local Fire Department. The Burnaby Fire Department agreed to give Bubsie a ride in a fire truck bucket lift, crossing off #2! Bubsie  […]

If you would like to make a furniture donation to victims of the Burnaby fire and require pick up service, please contact Salvation Army partner, Ray at 604.294.3087 – please be aware that there will be a charge applied. If you are able to drop off furniture or household items, please call Ray for an  […]

A three alarm fire destroyed 35 pet friendly units in a Burnaby apartment early Sunday morning.  The fire at the Greenacre Apartments, 3526 Smith Avenue, killing numerous pets while destroying the residence. Burnaby assistant fire chief, Ken Moore, shared that aside from a couple cases of smoke inhalation, there were no reports of serious injuries.  All  […]

The Salvation Army is proud to announce the inaugural Freedom Gala – A Night to Combat Human Trafficking event. For the past seven years, influential members of the Vancouver community have gathered annually to the Hope in the City Luncheon. The 2013 Freedom Gala evolved out of the expanded need to educate the community on  […]

Representing the oldest citadel in the Lower Mainland, The Salvation Army inNew Westminster has been serving the community with Soup, Soap and Salvation since 1888.  The Salvation Army invites all to celebrate the 125th Anniversary with a community driven multi-day event running from Friday, March 1st to Monday, March 4th. March 4th, 2013 has been  […]

A walk through a cold night in Maple Ridge can give a small taste of what it’s like to live on the streets but, also an opportunity to raise money for the Caring Place. On February 23rd, Maple Ridge will take part in the Coldest Night of the Year, an event that’s happening in 40  […]

For the past 13 years, Project Winter Survival and their team of volunteers & donors have assembled and distributed over 15,000 winter Survival Kits. These kits provide warmth and essential supplies needed for the homeless and less fortunate to survive on the streets. Last year over 11,000 requests for these life saving kits were received  […]