Location: British Columbia
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Cultivating Healing and Fresh Food at the Garden of Hope
At The Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope in Abbotsford, B.C., a patio that had been forgotten for years is being transformed into a space that will nurture the body and…
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A Look Inside The Salvation Army’s Life-Changing Recovery for Men
For people working to overcome substance use, the journey to recovery can be long and challenging, both physically and emotionally. In Victoria, B.C., The Salvation Army’s Addictions and Rehabilitation Centre…
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From Refuge to Community Through The Salvation Army
Atti Houshangi arrived in Vancouver in 2023, escaping political oppression and civil unrest in her native Iran. With no friends or family, the transition was difficult, but it was a…
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Salvation Army Welcomes Hundreds for Christmas Lunch
On Christmas Day, The Salvation Army’s Vancouver Harbour Light will continue a yearly tradition. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Christmas lunch, part of its daily Community Meal program,…
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Members of Greater Vancouver Advisory Board Support Launch of New Langley Salvation Army Thrift Store
On August 7, 2025, the long-awaited grand opening of the new Salvation Army thrift store in Langley, B.C., officially took place with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 19700 Langley Bypass. Among…
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Veteran Communications Leader Grace Van den Brink Joins Greater Victoria Advisory Board
Grace Van den Brink was welcomed as a member of the Greater Victoria Advisory Board effective May 29, 2025. Grace has more than 30 years of experience in communications and…
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Advocate for Social Justice and Builder Gordon Pierik Welcomed to Victoria Advisory Board
Gordon Pierik is the founder and director of Outlook Project Management Ltd., a commercial and residential construction company in Victoria. He was welcomed as a member of the Greater Victoria…
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Full Circle: From Food Bank Client to Compassionate Employee
The COVID-19 pandemic was tough on Caroline Mitchell. Like many across the country, she lost her job during this time, making it difficult to make ends meet. She turned to…
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School Lunch Bag Program Keeps Students Well Fed
For many parents, back-to-school season can get quite expensive. From new clothes to stationery, the costs add up. On top of that, they have to think about their children’s daily…
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Backpack Program Eases Back-to-School Stress for Parents
Not too long ago, back-to-school season meant stress and sacrifice for April Brown from Langley, B.C. With three children in elementary school, the cost of supplies added up quickly. “I…
