The Salvation Army Kelowna

We need you! Available shifts as follows:

Tuesday 9am-12pm OR 12:30pm-3pm
Thursday 9am-12pm OR 12:30pm-3pm

Please call 250.860.2329 X 105 for more information!

We are here at RJames Fuel Zone's Grand Opening event! BBQ and Car Wash all by donation to The Salvation Army! How caringly kind! Reduced price on gas, what an added bonus! See you there

Today Scotiabank will match all kettle donations at the Hope After Hunger event, until 4pm, at Save-On-Foods, located at 3175 Lakeshore Rd!

Double your donations day!

Hey everyone!

Today is the day! We will be kick starting our inaugural "Hope After Hunger" Summer Fundraising Campaign!

Come visit any Save on Foods Location in West Kelowna or Kelowna and make a monetary donation.

You just might be met with the opportunity to have your donation doubled by Scotiabank, you might see Batman, or even our very own mascots, Sally and Lil Will.

Our volunteers will be on hand from 12noon- 6pm.

Come shopping and make us a part of your day and help us "break cycles of poverty, together!"

To donate to the “Hope After Hunger” campaign, donations can be made safely and securely online at https://fundraise.salvationarmy.ca/site/TR?px=1048261&fr_id=1720&pg=personal

Thank you for Giving Hope Today!

We are launching our inaugural "Hope After Hunger" summer fundraising campaign on Saturday May 25th.
Join us on Saturday, May 25th from 1-6pm at any Save On Foods location in Kelowna and West Kelowna and make a monetary donation. All funds raised will be used directly for poverty relief efforts.
The campaign will run until July 31, 2024.
To donate online, visit https://fundraise.salvationarmy.ca/site/TR?px=1048261&fr_id=1720&pg=personal

Thank you for Giving Hope Today!

There are a lot of people in our community suffering. The Salvation Army is here to help. We journey alongside our clients as they move from Hunger to Hope.
Join us on Saturday, May 25th from 1-6pm at any Save On Foods location in Kelowna and West Kelowna and make a monetary donation. All funds raised during the inaugural “Hope After Hunger” campaign will be used directly for poverty relief efforts.
To donate online, visit https://fundraise.salvationarmy.ca/site/TR?px=1048261&fr_id=1720&pg=personal

Thank you for Giving Hope Today!

On Saturday May 25th Rotarians and Scotiabank volunteers will be on hand at all five Save On Foods locations in Kelowna and West Kelowna from 12noon to 6pm to collect monetary donations for The Salvation Army.
This fundraiser will kick start their inaugural “Hope After Hunger” summer fundraising campaign. Funds raised during the campaign will be used directly for poverty relief efforts, serving the communities of Lake Country to Peachland.
To donate to the “Hope After Hunger” campaign, donations can be made safely and securely online at SalvationArmy.ca/HopeAfterHunger

Thank you for Giving Hope Today!

Looking to move to the Okanagan? Already here and looking for meaningful work? We’re hiring for a Community Services Director position. Check out the posting and share widely as well as specifically with people you think would be a great fit!

Community Services Director – The Salvation Army in Canada The Community Services Director provides senior level oversight to our community outreach programs in Kelowna, Lake Country, West Kelowna, West Bank and Peachland. This CS Director leads the community outreach teams in effective holistic service delivery in response to expressed needs. The CS Direct...

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Program and Emergency Disaster Services Coordinator – The Salvation Army in Canada The Programs and Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) Coordinator provides day-to-day oversight of Community Services (CS) programs/services and leads The Salvation Army Okanagan Central’s Emergency Disaster Service Responses. The incumbent is responsible for continuous quality improvement of Communi...

The Salvation Army in Kelowna wishes you a ! This season embodies hope,
renewal, and belief in brighter days ahead.
Your generosity and kindness make a profound difference, especially in these challenging
times. Together, we serve our most vulnerable neighbours. Thank you for your ongoing
support!

The Salvation Army in Kelowna wishes you a blessed !
Today, let's remember the importance of contributing to the greater good and giving hope to
those in need. By showing compassion to one another, we can make a difference.

On December 9th, 2023, employees from Scotiabank, Kelowna and it’s Partners volunteered their time to host Salvation Army Christmas Kettles at three Kelowna locations.

The goal was to help raise critical funds for The Salvation Army with Scotiabank matching up to $15,000 using their Scotia Team Community Program.
At the end of the day $ 28,301 was raised for a total of $43,301. Today was the official cheque presentation!

"Scotia Bank has partnered with us since 2011. We're grateful to Scotia Bank and its staff for their generous support of our work in this community.“ –Major Mark Wagner

Representing Salvation Army:
Major Mark Wagner- Lead Pastor, Salvation Army- Kelowna Ministry
Angela Stadnyk- Volunteer Coordinator, The Salvation Army- Kelowna Ministry

Representing Scotiabank:
Melissa Mulderrig – Assistant Manager, Orchard Place BranchChris Showler – Associate Director and Team Lead, Private Banking
Arvind Sharma – Wealth Manager, Private Investment Counsel

It was an honour to have our Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas come down and support the community by ringing in the kettle bells! Mayor Dyas put in time at the kettle so a local family could spend quality time together, assured they were supported with all needs! We thank you Mayor Dyas! This sure was special!

As we wrap up this 2023 Kettle season, we would like to thank each and everyone who put in their time and efforts. Each shift was a gift of your time that was so special! It matters to so many and because of you all, many will be warm and snug, with gifts, and a family dinner together!

Merry Christmas and God Bless our community in 2024 and beyond!

Please meet the Dube - Ross family!

They have been supporting the kettles for a decade, and here are a few snapshot of these last years! With Dad Don, Mom Shirley, Uncle Ken, and siblings Tuesday and Blue! All organized by Lisa! There are others also not posted yet, but it is still just as appreciated! Thank you to you all and a very Merry Christmas!

Please meet the OCCA Golden Age Choir, a part of the OCCA Communities Association!

This was such a treat! They sang in the holidays in such melody all while supporting the community! What a show! We are thankful for such entertainment, for such a wonderful cause! Merry Christmas everyone, and thank you OCCA Golden Age Choir!

Sign up for next season! 250.860.2329 X 113!

Please meet Cathy!

Cathy is ringing the Christmas kettle bells in our Walmart location. She has done this faithfully for quite a few years now, and we are beyond thankful. Her dedication to the community is incredible, and her time shared is so meaningful! Christmas for everyone! Thank you Cathy!

Sign up for next season! 250.860.2329 X 113!

Please meet John, and Mohini!

These two have such huge hearts, coming out year after year, to ensure kettles bells are ringing. Their preferred location is the Great Canadian Super Store, and it is always such a treat to have these two as such wonderful Salvation Army representatives!

You can too! 250.860.2329 X 113!

Please meet John!

John is ringing the kettle bells at the Save-On-Foods location in the Mission. John has done this for over a decade, and continues on year after year to support our community! What dedication! We cannot thank you enough John!

You can too! 250.860.2329 X 113!

Please meet Rich and Jim!

They are ringing on behalf of the Rotary Club of Lake Country. We sure shared many giggles! What a fun bunch, creating laughter, all while raising funds for those in need this Christmas season! Thank you Rich, Jim, and the Rotary Club of Lake Country

You can too! 250.860.2329 X 113!

Please meet Rick!

Rick rings the kettle bells for the community with his wife Val! They are ringing, nice and cozy, in our Save-On-Foods location in Orchard Plaza! We are so grateful for their willingness and dedication to our community, this Christmas, and beyond! Thank you, Rick and Val!

You can too! 250.860.2329 X 113!

One final Ba Humbug as we share this spectacular Sandalwood Scrooge Breakfast hosted by our friends at Regency Retirement Resorts . I might have even seen a smile or two come from Scrooge himself! And the Grinch's small heart grew three sizes this day!

Last Chance to build that mountain! Orchard Park Mall at the Peach Entrance! This event is still going strong today and tomorrow! Lets build this mountain of Hope!

TODAY is Scotia Match Day! All donations made will be matched up to $15,000. This is incredible! You can find the Scotia Match Day kettles at the SuperStore location, The Orchard Plaza BC Liquor store, and at the Save-On-Foods on Lakeshore! December 9th is your day! Double your donations! Thank you Scotiabank, Kelowna. For caring for our community in such an incredible way! Christmas for all!

Come on down tonight to our Rutland Arena to support our local Kelowna Chiefs Junior Hockey Club team! While you support them, you can also support your community by donating to our Christmas Kettle! This will ensure Christmas for all this season!Giving Hope while watching Hockey! What great collaborative support!