The program will begin at 3:00p.m.

Doors will open at 2:30p.m.

Join us for this special musical program including traditional Christian music as well as contemporary specials.  This is an event you don’t want to miss! 

A free will offering will be taken to cover the cost of the event.

 Everyone Welcome!

For further information please call the church office @ (604)792-0311.

“Renewed hope and support in a culturally sensitive setting.”

Counselling Services Offering…

• Group and Individual
• Family Support
• Motivational Therapy
• CBT
• Relapse Prevention
• 12-Step
• Spiritual Enhancement

Evening Workshops*

• Families in Recovery
• Addiction Awareness
• Relationship Skills
• Smoking Cessation

Everyone Welcome!

* Call for schedules.

Address: #17-45966 Yale Rd.

(Cascade Centre)

Chilliwack, B.C. V2P 2M3

Phone Number: 604-702-9879

Email Address: safireside@shaw.ca

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The Dignity Project is designed to educate the public about the reality of poverty in the 21^st century–and underscore the point that everyone deserves basic human dignity.

Today, approximately three million Canadians, or one in 11 people, live in poverty. The Salvation Army recognizes that poverty is a critical issue, and that everyone has a right to access basic necessities such as nutritious food, health care, education and economic opportunity.

More than 1.6 million people receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year across the country - many among the nation’s poor. This includes:

• The distribution of more than 2.8 million meals.
• The provision of 6,400 shelter beds each night for vulnerable men, women and families, making up one-quarter of all shelter beds in Canada.
• Practical assistance to more than one million people with food or clothing.

Get regular updates on upcoming events or leave us a comment of how the salvation army has helped you or someone you know in the past. Facebook is a great way to connect with us and get involved.

Find Us Here: The Salvation Army Chilliwack

“Like” our page today and become a part of the information highway!

Yet, in light of this strong relative economic position, thousands of Canadians are struggling to get food each day.

In 2010, throughout this great nation, nearly 900,000 people visited a food bank every month.  Canadian food banks saw a 9% increase over 2009 and 28% percent in 2008.

Hunger is an ever present issue.  Hunger Awareness Day, May 31, is an our opportunity to engage ourselves in the issue.

On Hunger Awareness Day, Canadian nationwide are being encouraged to adopt any number of changes that can have a positive effect.  Chilliwack Food Bank, run out of the Salvation Army, will be joining other food banks, both provincially and nationally to address this issue.  Food Banks Canada are putting forth a challenge to every Canadian, to make a difference.

” We truly believe that every Canadian can have an impact on hunger and want to inspire them to think differently and take action against an issue that affects so many of us.”  -Katherine Schmidt, executive director of Food Banks Canada

What changes can we make as a community and individually that will have a lasting impact on hunger?  Here are some ideas:

• Change what you know about hunger, you could start by reading the dignity project, set forth by the Salvation Army in March of 2011.
• Learn more about hunger in Canada by visiting: www.foodbankscanada.ca
• Meet the Chilliwack Food Bank director and get to know how our food bank operates.
• Support your food bank, financially, by donation and with verbal support and affirmation.
• Consider donating a most needed food items such as pasta, rice, canned meats and fish, dry and canned soups & stews, canned fruit and vegetables or breakfast cereal on a regular basis.
• Improve your speech and the language you use to speak about the hunger issue.
• Raise awareness of the issue of hunger by talking with your friends/family/coworkers.
• Begin purchasing a $2 voucher at any participating grocery store every time you go grocery shopping for a year.
• Click that you like Hunger Awareness Day or Salvation Army Chilliwack on Facebook.
• Share your thoughts about hunger in Canada on any social platforms you are active with, such as Facebook or Twitter.
• Call/email or visit your local MP expressing your desire to see the hunger issue addressed in Chilliwack.
• Already supporting your local food bank? Look at extending your assistance by volunteering or becoming a monthly donor.

Those looking for ways to get involved can contact the Salvation Army Chilliwack Food Bank at 604-792-FOOD or visit our Food Bank page for more ideas.

We can as a community address this issue and take action against hunger, so that no one goes hungry this year.  Get involved today!

Community: The building blocks of hope.

Thank you!

…to our community

and volunteers.

Helping give hope

for over 87 years in

Chilliwack.

• Emergency Shelter • Homeless Outreach •

• Food Bank • Thrift Store •

• Community Church • Summer Camps •

• Men’s & Women’s Adult Shelters •

• Youth Safe House • Soup Kitchen •

• Recycling Program • Day Care •

• Family Services • Christmas Hampers •

If you would like to support the Salvation Army please stop by our office or call (604)792-0001.

Today, approximately three million Canadians, or one in 11 people, live in poverty. The Salvation Army recognizes that poverty is a critical issue, and that everyone has a right to access basic necessities such as nutritious food, health care, education and economic opportunity.

More than 1.6 million people receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year across the country - many among the nation’s poor. This includes:

• The distribution of more than 2.8 million meals.
• The provision of 6,400 shelter beds each night for vulnerable men, women and families, making up one-quarter of all shelter beds in Canada.
• Practical assistance to more than one million people with food or clothing.

To learn more about the Dignity Project and how you can get involved visit: www.salvationarmy.ca/dignity

Though poverty rates in B.C. have moved up and down over the years, they are consistently among the highest in Canada.- Food Banks Canada 2010 

Donate to the Chilliwack Food Bank TODAY by:

Calling: (604)792-FOOD

Visiting: The Food Bank located at 45746 Yale Rd.

Clicking: on the “Donate Online” option located at the top left of the page.

Thank you Chilliwack for your continued support.