{"id":2518,"date":"2017-02-15T22:40:09","date_gmt":"2017-02-15T22:40:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/salvationarmy.ca\/britishcolumbia\/give-a-gift-of-hope\/"},"modified":"2025-05-26T11:24:37","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T11:24:37","slug":"give-a-gift-of-hope","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/salvationarmy.ca\/britishcolumbia\/2017\/02\/15\/give-a-gift-of-hope\/","title":{"rendered":"Give a Gift of Hope"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n\t<span lang=\"EN\">Holidays and family celebrations throughout the year are times when we exchange gifts as an expression of our love and affection for the special people in our lives. Choosing the right gift is always a challenge!<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<span lang=\"EN\">This year, choose a gift that is guaranteed to make a difference! The Gift of Hope program allows you to choose from a variety of gifts that are a sure way to make a lasting difference in the life of marginalized individuals living in the developing world. <\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<span lang=\"EN\">With options to give in categories such as faming, education, health or community, there&nbsp;are no shortages to the difference that The Salvation Army can make with your donation. Your support will give these people the tools, resources and skills they need to achieve success. Help fight global poverty with the gifts that are guaranteed to make a difference.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<span lang=\"EN\">Join us in changing the world one gift at a time!<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<span lang=\"EN\">For more information on the Gift of Hope program or to donate, please visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/salvationarmy.ca\/giftsofhope\/\">https:\/\/salvationarmy.ca\/giftsofhope\/<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"action-menu ab_ctl\">\n\t&nbsp;\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Holidays and family celebrations throughout the year are times when we exchange gifts as an expression of our love and affection for the special people in our lives. Choosing the right gift is always a challenge! This year, choose a gift that is guaranteed to make a difference! 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