Fresh from the farm.

Posted on 1st August 2012, by British Columbia
Through a joint collaboration between First Baptist Church Youth Group (The Arc) & The Penticton Salvation Army Community Kitchen, youth groups have been picking an abundance of delicious fruits and berries.  This harvest season, blueberries, cherries and apricots have been picked with peaches, pears, apples, tomatoes, carrots, garlic and peppers all coming soon! The Community  […]
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Thank you VICR!

Posted on 25th July 2012, by British Columbia
Big thanks to Vancouver Island Charity Riders!  Because of your donation, The Salvation Army is able to send two Victoria area kids to Camp Sunrise!  In addition, through many other generous donations, another 36 Victoria area kids are able to enjoy camp this summer too. The Stan Hagen Centre for families is thrilled that they  […]
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Pushing for Change.

Posted on 27th June 2012, by British Columbia
The Salvation Army is proud to partner with The Push for Change in supporting a summer “warm up” training trek which will take place between Calgary to Vancouver. Joe Roberts was formerly homeless inVancouver’s Downtown Eastside and, with the help of The Salvation Army along the way, is now a successful business man.  He created  […]
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It takes a village.

Posted on 16th May 2012, by British Columbia
The 10th annual Quadra Village Day was held on Saturday, May 12th. This fun-filled event featured a pancake breakfast, two stages of entertainment, fun activities and interesting information about the vibrant Hillside Quadra Community. Located right in the heart of Quadra Village is The Stan Hagen Centre for Families. Staff and volunteers from the centre  […]
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$1 x 72 Days

Posted on 29th March 2012, by British Columbia
With a total of $22,953 raised so far and a goal of $72,000 – March 23rd, marked Passion Vancouver at Rogers Arena where youth aged 18 – 25 and their leaders were encouraged to attend and give support to ending human slavery. The goal of $72,000 would provide 40 survivors of human trafficking with the  […]
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Car Wash in support of The Backpack Drive

Posted on 25th August 2011, by British Columbia
This Saturday, August 27th from 10 am – 5pm at the IGA on 177th Street and Highway 10 in Surrey. Thank you to Victoria who is hosting the car wash in order to raise resources for The Salvation Army on her own initiative!

Salvation Army Camps

Posted on 18th July 2011, by British Columbia
Long hot summer days, a dip in the pool, star-filled nights, camp fires, roasted marshmallows, seeing old friends, making new ones. Expanding horizons and creating memories. Across Canada kids come alive at our summer camps. Last year close to 4,500 children from marginalized communities experienced life at its best and learned the values of friendship  […]

Salvation Army Thrift Stores in Western Canada send 101 kids to Camp

Posted on 24th May 2011, by British Columbia
Over a four-week period, Salvation Army Thrift Stores throughout Western Canada held a fundraising ‘Send a Kid to Camp’ initiative. From April 14th to May 14th, donations were collected at participating stores and, through the public’s generosity, 101 kids will get to go to camp this summer – kids who would otherwise normally not have  […]

Let the Fur Fly!

Posted on 16th December 2010, by British Columbia
This past Friday, December 10th marked the 7th annual Teddy Bear Toss at the Surrey Eagles Junior A hockey home game.  When the Eagles went on to score their first goal vs. Powell River, fans tossed their teddy bears or stuffed toy of choice onto the ice! Major Russ Holland was fortunate enough to be  […]