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Volunteer With The Salvation Army Vancouver Community & Family Services

“Giving back to people has given me and my children a new beginning.” “Volunteering has shown me that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.” “As a volunteer, I can reach out and share the love of God with others.” “Volunteering gives me purpose and is an uplifting experience.” Get Involved! A great way to support us…

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Volunteer Kettle Hosts Are Needed (Bell Ringers)

Ring in Christmas with The Salvation Army! We welcome individuals, groups, corporations, businesses, clubs, organizations and teams to support Salvation Army programs and services by giving your time to host a kettle in your community throughout the duration of the campaign or just for a day.  A sign can even be created for the Kettle…

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Ways To Help This Christmas

A Christmas filled with memories and joy is simply a dream for some, but with your support and generosity, that dream will come true for a family this December! Through The Salvation Army Vancouver Community & Family Services, you can help create a special Christmas for a Vancouver family in need, by providing a Christmas…

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789 Backpacks Distributed to Local Students

A BIG thank-you to the BC Chiropractic Association, The Canadian Bible Society, Fitness Town, and Staples for their support and contributions to the 2014 Backpack & School Supply Drive.  Over 5000 backpacks filled with essential supplies were donated and distributed throughout British Columbia, 789 of these were given to children living in Vancouver and Burnaby.  Thanks…

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Volunteer Of The Month – July 2014

CONGRATULATIONS to Haruka Chuganji for the successful completion of 121 volunteer hours between July 3 – August 1, 2014.  We wish you all the best in your bright future ahead.

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YWAM Volunteers Friday, July 18 – Wednesday, July 23, 2014

A BIG thanks to the YWAM Nexia Youth Group from Sarasota, Florida for volunteering to serve breakfast, pack back-to-school supplies, and sort clothing at VCFS.  For more information about Youth With A Mission, please visit www.ywamvancouver.org.

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2014 Volunteer Appreciation Lunch

Volunteers are essential to the work we do at SAVCFS.  To demonstrate our appreciation for their efforts, our Annual Volunteer Appreciation Lunch was held on May 29, 2014 to commemorate all who have volunteered at SAVCFS between April 2013 – May 2014.  Also, A SPECIAL thank-you goes out to HarbourLight for their food contribution, and to…

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Fraser Academy "Week Without Walls" 2014

A BIG thank-you to the grade 7-11 teachers and students of Fraser Academy who volunteered at VCFS from February 12-14, 2014 during “Week Without Walls.”  This program is designed to help students develop into socially responsible citizens through community service work.  For more information please visit http://www.fraseracademy.ca/week-without-walls.

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Thank-you for Contributing to the Success of Our 2013 Christmas Campaign!

The staff at The Salvation Army Vancouver Community & Family Services thanks all its volunteers, donors, and sponsors who supported us during the 2013 Christmas Campaign.  We wish you all a joyous and Happy New Year full of blessings.  We look forward to working with you again! A Special thanks to: Darryl King Photography, Gamma Phi Beta…

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Thank-You Vanguard College!

A BIG Thank-you to the students of Vanguard College who volunteered at our Community Drop-In Breakfasts during the week of October 21-25, 2013.  They also did a fantastic job cleaning around our facility!  For more information on Vanguard College, please visit http://www.vanguardcollege.com/.

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