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Ways To Help This Christmas

Dear friend, Generations of Canadians have made donating to The Salvation Army their favourite way to help suffering individuals and families during the holidays. And it’s a wonderful Christmas tradition… Children who would otherwise be overlooked get to experience the wonder of opening gifts of toys and clothes on Christmas Day. Families who are struggling…

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Thank You – Matchbox Volunteers

A BIG Thank-you to the employees of Matchbox who volunteered at our Christmas Toy Drive! With Christmas cheer and their big smiles, they helped us operate a donation station located in a ToysRUs store for hours! Thank you so much for donating your valuable time and expertise during this season!

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Employment Opportunity: Christmas Kettle Supervisor / Driver

We thank and acknowledge all applicants and will pro-actively contact those selected for interviews. ** Vancouver Multiple Locations** JOB PURPOSE: To ensure daily setup and collection of Kettles in designated zone along with site supervision. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide safe, secure and timely transfer of Kettles, supplies and money to and from assigned locations • Communicate…

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Employment Opportunity: Christmas Kettle Host / Bell-Ringer

We thank and acknowledge all applicants and will pro-actively contact those selected for interviews. ** Vancouver Multiple Locations** JOB PURPOSE: To collect donations from holiday shoppers by spreading Christmas cheer and promoting The Salvation Army. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Arrive at assigned location on time, retrieve and set up designated Christmas Kettle from storage location; remain with…

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Kensington-Cedar Cottage Homelessness Action Week Event

*Please note that our Community Drop-In Breakfast will be cancelled on this day*

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Happy Retirement to Majors Russ and Judy Holland

We are most grateful to Russ and Judy for their consistent and caring leadership, grounded in faith and strong commitment to their calling to Officership and the Army.  They will be missed in their current roles and in reflection upon 26 years of effective and impactful leadership, applied with love and zeal.  We wish them…

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HAW 2015 Kensington-Cedar Cottage Connect

The Salvation Army Vancouver Community & Family Services, John Howard Society of the Lower Mainland, Cedar Cottage Neighbourhood House, and the Vancouver Public Library-Kensington Branch invite you to the 2015 Cedar Cottage Connect as part of The City of Vancouver’s Homeless Action Week. The event takes place on October 16, 2015 from 11:00AM-2:00PM at McAuley…

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NOWBC – Empowering Newcomer Families with Information and Resources

August 31, 2015 – The Vancouver School Board (VSB) Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) Program  invited The Salvation Army Vancouver Community & Family Services to participate in its Newcomer Orientation and Welcome to British Columbia (NOWBC) event which featured informative and educational activities for immigrant and refugee parents, students, and caregivers who have immigrated to…

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Farewell To Summer Student Employee

A BIG thank-you to summer student employee, Rachel Martens, for her hard work and dedication over the past few months.  Rachel’s efforts led to the success of the 2015 Back-to-School Supplies Program and further development of the ‘Growing Your Own Food Bank’ Community Gardening Club.  We wish her all the best as she continues her…

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Zipline Rides at QE Park Raise Funds for Toy Mountain

Tuesday, August 18th – In support of Toy Mountain 2015, CTV Vancouver teamed with Greenheart International Development Corporation FlightLinez Vancouver.  100% of the proceeds from the zipline rides through Queen Elizabeth Park were generously donated to The Salvation Army to provide aid to families facing serious life challenges. (Photo: Executive Director, Major Russ Holland, takes…

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