Location: British Columbia
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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…
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Emergency Disaster Services Teams Respond to Multiple Wildfires in British Columbia
The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) team have been active throughout the summer, responding to several wildfires across British Columbia, providing food, resources and spiritual care to affected communities.…
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Backpacks of Hope: BC Communities Unite to Transform Back-to-School Season
In communities across British Columbia, The Salvation Army is transforming the back-to-school experience into a celebration of hope and possibility. From Vancouver’s bustling Fraser Street to the valley communities of…
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From Homeless to Hopeful: A Family’s Journey with The Salvation Army
Jon Armstrong was not expecting to become a father. When he found out his partner, Sierra, was pregnant, they were living in a tent in the woods, both struggling with…
