Location: British Columbia
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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…
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Salvation Army Food Banks Are More Than Just a Service
Food banks are often seen as places where people in need can come to get food to survive, and, while this perception may be true, it doesn’t paint a full…
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Salvation Army March Break Camp is Affordable Alternative for Parents
As elementary school students prepare for their long-awaited March Break, some parents begin to look for affordable daycare options. In Burnaby, B.C., The Salvation Army offers an inexpensive March Break…
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Salvation Army Shelter Partners with B.C. Housing Ahead of a Tough Winter Season
The Salvation Army’s “Belkin House” is taking necessary measures to be prepared to receive a high number of clients accessing residential services this winter. According to The Weather Network’s winter…
