Donors, volunteers, sponsors and partners across the province helped The Salvation Army in British Columbia with the 2012 Christmas kettle campaign in meeting the $4 million target.  The National kettle campaign raised $20.6 million, just short of the Army’s $21 million goal. All the donations collected will go towards supporting The Salvation Army’s programs, services  […]

The Salvation Army in Prince George, British Columbia, under the leadership of Captains Neil and Crystal Wilkinson opened a new recycling warehouse in April 2012. While the two previous thrift store locations had been recycling on a smaller scale for many years, the new recycling warehouse allowed the Army inPrince Georgeto expand and improve their  […]

Vancouver’s Vogue Theatre and Victoria’s Royal Theatre once again hosted the annual Naden Band Christmas Concert. The Concerts were hosted on December 6th in Vancouver and December 10th, 11th and 12th in Victoria, all in the name of supporting The Salvation Army’s Christmas Toy Drive. Attendance at all shows was excellent, and mountains of toys were  […]

In 2011, London Drugs provided the Salvation Army with wireless pin pads for use at two locations in order to increase donations. With the continued trend of people carrying less cash and more cards in their wallets this year London Drugs is providing kettle workers at four of its largest locations with wireless pin pads  […]

The 19th Annual CHEK Drive Thru in Victoria and the 10th Annual CHEK News Give&GO in Nanaimo were tremendous successes!! These events could not be possible without the support of the CHEK News. Victoria’s Drive Thru was held at Accent Inns on Blanshard. The 1 ton truck was almost full of food, the 5 ton  […]

The Salvation Army is seeking support from the community with the annual kettle campaign as donations are down across the Province. “The Salvation Army in British Columbia is currently at less than 50% of our target, sitting at approximately $1.7 million in donations with a goal to reach $4 million by Christmas Eve,” said Major  […]

Each year, it is a challenge to find suitable gifts for pre teen and teens between the ages of 11 to 15.  The Salvation Army Community & Family Services find that gift cards are a huge help and cater to the interests of this age group. Gift cards to: malls, movie passes, londondrugs, iTunes, restaurants,  […]

Toys “R” Us is lending their support to Steve Nash Fitness Clubs as they kick off their Holiday Campaign to benefit The Salvation Army across the Lower Mainland. Salvation Army Divisional Secretary for PR & Development, Major Ken Ritson shares, “Steve Nash Fitness Club is a leader in the community, organizing the campaign between Toys  […]

Thank you to Jassal Chiropractic where this Thursday they will be collecting gently used coats and sweaters or new unwrapped toys from patients for The Salvation Army. Last year Jassal Chiropractic collected 100 coats and just as many toys in only one day! This year their goal is 150 jackets and 150 toys. To help  […]

The Salvation Army’s 11th Annual Hope in the City Breakfast, held Wednesday, December 5th, 2012 at The Vancouver Convention Center, is deemed by many as the staple Christmas Season Opening Event by many supportive corporations and individuals.  This important engagement marks the largest fundraising event for The Salvation Army inBritish   Columbia.  All monies raised  […]