Salvation Army

The Adventist Church on Penticton’s Warren Avenue West hosts the 16th annual “From Our Hearts” Christmas concert on Dec. 17. (File photo)

Penticton’s Salvation Army annual Christmas concert returns

At least five local artists will play at the by-donation concert on Dec. 17 at the Adventist Church

 

The Salvation Army kettle campaign will once again be seen in front of BC Liquor stores. (The News files)

Kettle campaign bell ringers now allowed in front of liquor stores across B.C.

Liquor Distribution Branch reverses decision, will welcome Salvation Army

 

Stuart Richardson (right) watches a saxophone quartet play at ValleyFair Mall in Maple Ridge as bellringers for the Salvation Army. (Neil Corbett/The News)

Salvation Army not allowed in front of BC Liquor stores this Christmas

Liquor branch says it already has campaign for food banks, Share-a-Bear

 

Penticton Vees players help clean up the ice after a previous Teddy Bear Toss night at the South Okanagan Events Centre. (File Photo)

Penticton Vees change time of Teddy Bear Toss game to 7 p.m.

Vees play West Kelowna Warriors at 7 p.m., giving people time to enjoy Santa Parade and game

Penticton Vees players help clean up the ice after a previous Teddy Bear Toss night at the South Okanagan Events Centre. (File Photo)
Scorch and burn marks can be seen on a wall and Seacan at Salvation Army where a suspicious fire was Monday, Nov. 21. (Brennan Phillips Western News)

Second suspicious fire in under a month at Penticton Salvation Army

The fire was close to the transport van but did not damage it

Scorch and burn marks can be seen on a wall and Seacan at Salvation Army where a suspicious fire was Monday, Nov. 21. (Brennan Phillips Western News)
Major Paul Trickett from the Penticton Salvation Army, left, was joined by mayor Julius Bloomfield on Monday, Nov. 14, to kick off the annual Kettle Campaign. (Photo- City of Penticton)

Salvation Army’s Kettle campaign kicks off in Penticton

Local branch says need is greater than ever before and hopes to raise $160K

Major Paul Trickett from the Penticton Salvation Army, left, was joined by mayor Julius Bloomfield on Monday, Nov. 14, to kick off the annual Kettle Campaign. (Photo- City of Penticton)
Salvation Army’s list of families in need to be sponsored this year has doubled. (Unsplash)

Double the families register with Penticton Salvation Army for help at Christmas

Salvation Army is hoping to find 60 sponsors for their Adopt-A-Family

Salvation Army’s list of families in need to be sponsored this year has doubled. (Unsplash)
From left to right, Salvation Army Captain Matt Kean, Chilliwack Food Bank co-ordinator Don Armstrong, Chilliwack farmer Larissa Garcia, and Captain Fiona Kean. (BC Egg photo)

600,000 eggs donated by farmers to food banks across B.C. by end of 2022

‘We don’t want any parents to be in a position where they can’t feed their kids’ - Chilliwack egg farmer

From left to right, Salvation Army Captain Matt Kean, Chilliwack Food Bank co-ordinator Don Armstrong, Chilliwack farmer Larissa Garcia, and Captain Fiona Kean. (BC Egg photo)
Members of the Masons volunteer at the Kettle Campaign at Canadian Tire in Penticton a couple years ago. (Western News file photo)

Letter: Need greater than ever for Penticton Salvation Army kettle campaign

Penticton food bank seeing a lot of new faces and families since inflation

Members of the Masons volunteer at the Kettle Campaign at Canadian Tire in Penticton a couple years ago. (Western News file photo)
The city is planning on permanently closing the portion of Kinney, adjacent to the city’s Salvation Army branch which the charity organization says would impact the amount of donations they get.(Western News file photo)

Salvation Army in Penticton says proposed road closure would have huge impact on charity

The city plans on closing a portion of Kinney Avenue to fix ‘awkward intersection’

The city is planning on permanently closing the portion of Kinney, adjacent to the city’s Salvation Army branch which the charity organization says would impact the amount of donations they get.(Western News file photo)
Community Ministries Director at the Salvation Army in Penticton, Alan Madsen, says the food bank will be accepting donations at the Peach Festival’s Grande Parade on Aug. 6. (Logan Lockhart- Western News)

High demand, low supply: Penticton’s Salvation Army accepts donations at Peach Fest

Demand at the food bank is up 35 to 40 per cent, according to Alan Madsen

Community Ministries Director at the Salvation Army in Penticton, Alan Madsen, says the food bank will be accepting donations at the Peach Festival’s Grande Parade on Aug. 6. (Logan Lockhart- Western News)
The Salvation Army in Penticton is hoping to recruit volunteers at an opening open house on June 10. (Western News file photo)

A nearly 70 % loss of volunteers drives Penticton Salvation Army to host open house

The non-profit organization is on the search for volunteers, will open doors for job fair on June 10

The Salvation Army in Penticton is hoping to recruit volunteers at an opening open house on June 10. (Western News file photo)
Lead Pastor, Mark Wagner, from the Kelowna Salvation Army, joins Officer Jennifer Henson and Lenetta Parry from the Westside Salvation Army, for a picture with Real Canadian Superstore Assistant Manager, Randy Sheehan, and Gary Bennett in front of some of the shelf-stable, healthy, and ready to eat food items purchased for the Salvation Army’s Emergency Food Hamper programs (Salvation Army/ Submitted)

Kelowna charity donation to the Salvation Army feeds local community

Gary Bennet Family Fund gave $3000 to local Salvation Army locations to fund food programs

Lead Pastor, Mark Wagner, from the Kelowna Salvation Army, joins Officer Jennifer Henson and Lenetta Parry from the Westside Salvation Army, for a picture with Real Canadian Superstore Assistant Manager, Randy Sheehan, and Gary Bennett in front of some of the shelf-stable, healthy, and ready to eat food items purchased for the Salvation Army’s Emergency Food Hamper programs (Salvation Army/ Submitted)
Nature’s Fare Markets store manager in Penticton, Alex Grant (left), presented a cheque to Major Paul Trickett and Alan Madsen (right), the community ministries director at the Salvation Army. (Photo courtesy of Nature’s Fare Markets)

‘The money that helps us survive’: Penticton’s Salvation Army receives $10k donation

The money was given directly to the charity’s food bank on Tuesday afternoon (Dec. 21).

Nature’s Fare Markets store manager in Penticton, Alex Grant (left), presented a cheque to Major Paul Trickett and Alan Madsen (right), the community ministries director at the Salvation Army. (Photo courtesy of Nature’s Fare Markets)
Unhoused residents are at an increased risk of harm during cold or snowy weather. (Black Press Media file photo)

Salvation Army responds to extreme weather in B.C., readies temporary shelters

Support organization concerned for at-risk residents provincewide

Unhoused residents are at an increased risk of harm during cold or snowy weather. (Black Press Media file photo)
The Vees’ annual Teddy Bear Toss took place on Dec. 3, 2021, with the home team delivering the much-needed goal in short order. (Logan Lockhart, Western News)

Penticton Vees’ Teddy Bear Toss a huge success on Friday night

Vees forward Brett Moravec scored 1:41 into the game to cue the teddy bear tosses at the SOEC

The Vees’ annual Teddy Bear Toss took place on Dec. 3, 2021, with the home team delivering the much-needed goal in short order. (Logan Lockhart, Western News)
Community Ministries Director at the Salvation Army in Penticton, Alan Madsen, says that his building is in dire need of more volunteers as Christmas approaches. (Logan Lockhart, Western News)

‘Desperately need more volunteers’: Salvation Army Penticton asks community for help

The non-for-profit organization says its workload amplifies during Christmas time

Community Ministries Director at the Salvation Army in Penticton, Alan Madsen, says that his building is in dire need of more volunteers as Christmas approaches. (Logan Lockhart, Western News)
“That money has to last 365 days a year, because that’s how many days we’re on the street helping vulnerable individuals.” (Breanna Himmelright/Black Press Media)

Salvation Army kicks off red kettle campaign with extra flood donation goal

Divisional secretary Mike Leland says this year’s need is ‘through the roof’

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“That money has to last 365 days a year, because that’s how many days we’re on the street helping vulnerable individuals.” (Breanna Himmelright/Black Press Media)
Major Paul Trickett of the Salvation Army with Laurie Kidd, Lorri Kidd, Joan Chernesky of the Penticton Elks Lodge. (Contributed)

Penticton Elks Lodge makes $6,000 donation to Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is in need of donations now more than ever amid the pandemic

Major Paul Trickett of the Salvation Army with Laurie Kidd, Lorri Kidd, Joan Chernesky of the Penticton Elks Lodge. (Contributed)
A volunteer for The Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle Campaign, looks for donations. (Photo by SEAN MCINTOSH/Black Press)

Salvation Army Christmas Kettle campaign a success in Penticton

The annual fundraiser raised over $100,000 despite COVID-19 challenges

A volunteer for The Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle Campaign, looks for donations. (Photo by SEAN MCINTOSH/Black Press)