SALLY ANN HAS HAD A VERY BUSY SUMMER!
Sally is pictured helping up a fallen fellow mascot while participating in the Mascot Games during the half-time of a BC Lions home game this summer at BC Place Stadium. She was up to more than just games, however, as Sally participated in numerous events and festivities throughout the lower mainland and Greater British Columbia. To read more about her busy summer, click here.
PAETZOLD REHAB CENTRE RECEIVES $650,000 INCREASE
The Province is providing a one-time grant of $650,000 to the Salvation Army's Cordula and Günter Paetzold Rehabilitation Centre, one of Canada's most recognized addiction treatment facilities, Housing and Social Development Minister Rich Coleman announced today.
MEMORIAL MARKS 5th ANNIVERSARY OF THE LOUIS CREEK - BARRIERE FIRE
The Salvation Army was honoured as the Louis Creek community marked five years since wildfires destroyed more than 70 homes and businesses, devastating the entire town. As 250 people gathered to commemorate the spirit of those who lived through the fire and those who came to help, The Salvation Army was recognized in a permanent display.
SUPPORT THE "BACKPACKS FOR KIDS 2008 CAMPAIGN"
The Salvation Army is once again teaming up with Sleep Country Canada in the 4th annual "Backpacks for Kids Campaign" supporting children in need with new backpacks and school supplies, just in time for the start of the school year. To learn more about the campaign, click here.
STUDENTS REACH OUT TO HELP MYANMAR CYCLONE VICTIMS
A grade eight humanities class at Lillooet Secondary School took their learning to another level by raising funds to bring relief to the victims of the Myanmar cyclone. Click here to read more.
SALVATION ARMY RELIEF & ASSESSMENT TEAMS HEAD TO EARTHQUAKE AFFECTED CHINA
In response to the strongest earthquake to hit China in more than three decades, a Salvation Army Relief and Assessment Team from Hong Kong is in the Sichuan Province to offer immediate relief and evaluate what long-term assistance The Salvation Army can provide. Donors offering financial help may be matched dollar for dollar by the Canadian government. Click here to read more.
GREATER VANCOUVER ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER, PETER LEGGE AWARED ORDER OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
The Salvation Army is honoured to congratulate Mr. Peter Legge for receiving the Order of British Columbia for his service to this Province. The founder of Canada Wide Media Limited has served on The Salvation Army Greater Vancouver Advisory Board for the past five years. Click here to read more.
GLOBAL FOOD CRISIS CONCERNS SALVATION ARMY SHELTER: Nando's Flame Grilled Chicken and The Beat 94.5 Feed Homeless In Downtown Eastside To Give "A Summer Without Hunger"
As a global food crisis drives up the price of rice and wheat, The Salvation Army Harbour Light Chef Noel Buenavides responds to a shortage in bread and an increase in the cost of meat. The Cordova Street Harbour Light shelter is a front line meal provider which relies on donations of bread and other food items from corporate supporters. Click here to read more.
HOUSING FOR LANGLEY HOMELESS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
A new $14.1-million development that will provide 55 beds for homeless people officially broke ground in Langley. The Gateway of Hope is a partnership between the Province, city, township and The Salvation Army. Click here to read more.
SPA UTOPIA ADOPTS THE SALVATION ARMY AS CHARITY OF CHOICE
The luxury spa and salon recently invited The Salvation Army to join the Utopia foundation program benefiting four charity partners including BC Children's Hospital, The Heart & Stroke Foundation, BC Women's Hospital and The Salvation Army. Click here to read more.
A FRIEND IN SERVICE
Marlene Swift remembers childhood as a dismal time of alcoholism, abuse and tears. After marrying at the age of fifteen, Marlene endured years of personal drug and alcohol abuse and multiple violent relationships. In 1993 Marlene, a first nation's woman, decided to turn her life around. Click here to read more.
DOWNTOWN EASTSIDE FOOT CLINIC HELPS HOMELESS PUT BEST FOOT FORWARD
The Salvation Army Harbourlight and the Rotary Club of Vancouver Quadra and a co-operative of caring companies have joined together to provide free podiatry care to the street community on Saturday, June 7th at the Anchor of Hope Care & Share Center located at 136 E. Cordova Street. Click here to read more.