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THE SALVATION ARMY
The Salvation Army is an international
Christian organization that began its work
in Canada in 1882. Since then, it has grown
to the largest non-government direct provid-
ers of social services in the country. Its pro-
grams and services feed, clothe and shelter
vulnerable people every day, while helping
others escape violence and addiction.
"Working in over 50
communities in British
Columbia, 400 commu-
nities across Canada and
more than 130 countries
around the world, we give
people hope today... and
every day," says Gina Hag-
gett, Divisional Director of
Public Relations from The
Salvation Army in British
Columbia.
The organization's na-
tion-wide reach is building
communities for millions of Canadians.
In 2023, The Salvation Army distributed
3.2 million meals and assisted 2.1 million
people with food, clothing or practical
assistance. In BC alone, the group provided
28,723 shelter, detox, addictions and mental
health beds; received 423,088 visits for food,
clothing or practical assistance, and pro-
vided Christmas assistance, including food
hampers and toys, to 31,987 people.
"They always helped me with food when
I was hungry, and they took me in as one of
their own," says Terry Lynn, a client at The
Salvation Army Vernon House of Hope. "It's
the first time I've had a
family ever in my life."
For most of her life,
Terry-Lynn has been on
her own, growing up on
the streets and strug-
gling with homelessness
and addiction with little
support. Through shelter,
counselling and food
assistance, the Salvation
Army in Vernon provided
the haven Terry-Lynn was
looking for. The Army also
helped her enrol in an addiction recovery
program. It's been seven years since she was
on the streets.
"The Salvation Army gives hope and dig-
nity to vulnerable people today and every
day in more than 400 communities across
Canada and Bermuda and in 134 countries
around the world," says Lee Graves, Territori-
al Commander for The Salvation Army. "We
recognize that hardship is more than not
having enough money. Through vision, strat-
egy and specialized programs we respond
to individual needs and empower people to
break the cycle of poverty."
Want to make a difference for vulnera-
ble people in your community? Please visit
SalvationArmy.ca to learn more about
the programs and services offered, and to
discover how to get involved.
VANCOUVER FOUNDATION
Create healthy, vibrant, equitable and inclu-
sive communities across British Columbia—
this is Vancouver Foundation's mission. The
organization supports charities and non-prof-
its by providing grants to address the root
causes of critical issues within the province,
fostering long-term positive change.
"
Working in over
50 communities in
British Columbia, 400
communities across
Canada and more
than 130 countries
around the world,
we give people hope
today... and every day."
–GINA HAGGETT, Divisional
Director, Public Relations
from The Salvation Army in
British Columbia
The Salvation
Army
