Location: British Columbia
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Salvation Army Responds to Wildfires Across British Columbia
It has been a busy summer for The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) team in British Columbia as it has provided assistance to wildfire evacuees and first responders over…
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New Food Bank Model Reduces Waste and Restores Dignity
The Salvation Army’s food bank in Vernon, B.C., has changed the way people access its services by launching a new points-based shopping system that provides greater flexibility, dignity and choice.…
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Salvation Army Food Bank Client Receives Life-Changing Support
For six months, Louva Taylor went through one of the most difficult times of her life. After relocating to Vernon, B.C., she experienced homelessness and struggled to make ends meet.…
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New Mobile Feeding Program Serves Breakfast and Encouragement
The Salvation Army in Nanaimo, B.C., has made an effort to expand its services in several ways to meet growing local demand. One of its newest initiatives is a mobile…
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The Salvation Army in Canada Celebrates Doughnut Day
It’s that time of the year: National Doughnut Day. Every first Friday of June, The Salvation Army commemorates this date to honour the brave work of the organization’s “Doughnut Lassies”,…
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An Unexpected Second Chance at Life
In recent years, Andrew has battled substance use and experienced several unsuccessful recovery attempts. He was living in Vancouver, working in restaurant kitchens, an environment that he admits was not…
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How Food Bank Support Changed One Woman’s Life
When Caroline Chalmers first connected with The Salvation Army in Prince George, B.C., she was dealing with a lot in her life. “At the time, I didn’t have a job,”…
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New Shelter Beds and Recovery Support in Victoria
In Victoria, B.C., The Salvation Army’s Addictions and Rehabilitation Centre (ARC), in partnership with the city, is expanding its shelter capacity by adding 13 more beds, increasing the total to…
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Advisory Board Members in Vancouver Ring in a Season of Giving
On November 21, 2025, the 13th annual Christmas kettle kickoff was held at Robson Square in the heart of downtown Vancouver, bringing together the spirit of Christmas, generosity and hope.…
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Advisory Board Members Unite to Celebrate a Landmark Opening on Vancouver Island
When The Salvation Army opened the doors of its newest Thrift Store at 2455 Beacon Avenue in Sidney, B.C., the community showed up in a big way. At the centre…
