The Salvation Army Vancouver Harbour Light

09/17/2026

This summer, our Treatment softball team returned to the Annual Recovery Softball Tournament for another season of fun, connection, and healthy competition. Every practice and game was a chance to build teamwork, resilience, and confidence both on and off the field. ⚾💙 Watch how our VHL Treatment softball team stepped up to the plate and played with hope on the fields!

09/15/2026

09/12/2026

Thank you to Tracy Desjarlais, our Indigenous Liaison Specialist, and Peter Cheung in Public Affairs for visiting our facility and new building. We appreciate the opportunity to share our programs, our excitement for the new building, and to connect on Indigenous engagement!

09/09/2026

📰🚨 News Alert🚨✨️
We started an Instagram account specifically for Vancouver Harbour Light! Follow us on IG to see more of what we are up to and join our hope community!

09/08/2026

📌 For many Canadians, simple tasks like reading a menu, completing a job application or filling out a form at the doctor’s office can be nearly impossible. Nineteen percent of Canadians are in the lowest two literacy levels, meaning they face literacy setbacks that make it challenging or impossible to perform everyday tasks.

✏️ The Salvation Army’s literacy programs across Canada help people to start fresh, gain confidence and learn something new. From food literacy programs where visitors grow and cook their own food, to vocational training that gives people a second chance at a career, to tutoring for students where they put math into practice, there’s something for everyone to learn. 📚

09/08/2026

In the days and weeks following September 11, 2001, Canadians from coast to coast stepped forward to help those affected by the tragedy. From welcoming stranded travellers and opening emergency shelters to providing meals to offering emotional and spiritual care, communities across Canada demonstrated remarkable compassion and service.
To honour those who answered the call, commemorative challenge coins have been created to recognize the dedication of Salvation Army staff, volunteers, and responders who supported relief efforts across Canada and assisted in New York City.

These coins serve as a lasting tribute to their commitment, sacrifice, and the spirit of helping others in times of crisis. We are proud to recognize these individuals and the role Canadians played in the response to 9/11.

09/01/2026

On International Overdose Awareness Day, we acknowledge the impact of substance use on individuals, families, communities, and those who lost their lives to overdose. Our staff is grateful for the opportunity to provide support for individuals during grief and difficult times, many of whom know loved ones who passed from overdose.

Through trauma-informed counselling, personalized treatment plans, group support, life skills development, integrated spirituality, and meaningful community engagement, our team helps clients build the tools, confidence, and connections needed for long-term recovery. Together, we honor those affected by fostering hope, reducing stigma, and reminding those impacted by substance use that recovery is possible. ❤️

08/20/2026

Safety starts with preparation.

Our team regularly completes and renews First Aid training to ensure we are prepared to respond confidently in emergencies. By keeping our skills current, we can provide a safer environment for those we serve and support one another every day.

Thank you to our dedicated staff for their commitment to learning, preparedness, and care for those around us. ❤️

08/12/2026

We were thrilled to welcome donors, Advisory Board members, and staff for a sneak peek of our new building at 130 East Cordova Street yesterday. Our team is deeply grateful to our donors whose generosity and support are making this vision a reality. Together, we are creating a brighter future for our community!

08/11/2026

August 9 marks the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. Today and every day, The Salvation Army is committed to listening, learning and standing in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples as we honour their rights, cultures, histories and contributions in Canada and around the world.

Check out our resources to help guide your learning journey → salvationist.ca/indigenousministries/