Location: British Columbia
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Chef and The Salvation Army Unite to Feed Community Affected by Wildfires
Since the wildfires in western Canada began, The Salvation Army has joined together with various partners to help provide food and hydration to evacuees and firefighters. In Kelowna, B.C., one…
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Serving on the Front Lines of Wildfire Relief
All summer the wildfires have raged across the province of British Columbia, but two weeks ago they came perilously close to communities in the B.C. interior, prompting massive evacuations. Captain…
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The Salvation Army in BC and Alberta are preparing to Assist Yellowknife Residents Forced to Evacuate Due to Wildfires
As a safety response to the massive wildfires currently threatening the Northwest Territories, officials in Yellowknife have ordered the residents to evacuate the city by noon on Friday. To ensure…
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The Salvation Army in Williams Lake Offers Shelter from the Heat
The first week of July was recorded to be the hottest one ever according to the World Meteorological Organization. Here in Canada, summer temperatures have been above average and in…
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Camp is a Place for Lifelong Bonds and Valuable Life Lessons
As the daughter of Salvation Army officers/pastors, Kessa Daniels has been involved in Salvation Army summer camps across British Columbia since she was seven years old. She has been a…
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Meal Program Provides Food and Social Connections for Seniors
For over a year, Diane and Dennis Unrau have overseen the operation of the Senior Meal Program, run by The Salvation Army’s Renew Church in B.C. Every week Diane and…
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Former Salvation Army Shelter Resident Finds a Second Chance at Life
Overcoming addiction was the first step Kazumi Shimabukuro took to change his life. After being in and out of recovery and on the streets for some time, he joined a…
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“Plant A Row For Us” Brings the Community Together to Fight Food Insecurity
To battle food insecurity, The Salvation Army in Chilliwack, B.C., has come up with the “Plant A Row For Us” program, a creative solution that involves the community working together…
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Client Demand is on the Rise at the Prince George Food Bank
In the past few years, the number of clients needing access to The Salvation Army food bank in Prince George, B.C., has increased steadily. Community Ministries Supervisor, Terra Laflamme, who…
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New Community Kitchen Opens in Prince Rupert
In partnership with the Prince Rupert Port Authority, The Salvation Army in Prince Rupert, B.C., has opened a newly renovated community kitchen. The main reason for the upgrade was to…
