It's fairly common for those who don't "know" The Salvation Army, to just assume that it is, simply, a Thrift Store. Once you dive a little deeper, you'll discover that The Salvation Army operates in over 135 countries across the globe. They operate homeless shelters, youth hostels,...
Each year, The Salvation Army Ridge Meadows sends hundreds of local kids to camp on the Sunshine Coast for a week. A week at camp is a chance for many vulnerable children in our community to just be kids. Sadly, we are unable to operate our...
The Salvation Army is the largest non-governmental provider of social services in Canada and has worked with exploited and trafficked individuals for more than 130 years. The Salvation Army is committed to fighting exploitation and human trafficking, championing rehabilitative care and awareness across the country by opening...
The Salvation Army has had a presence in the communities of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows since 1990. Its Mission hasn’t changed a great deal since then but the level of services provided and visibility were greatly enhanced by the establishment of its physical presence in...
An individuals mental health is a vital part of living a health life. The Salvation Army has been helping those with mental health afflictions for decades through counseling, addictions treatment, spiritual healing, and community support. We know that addiction and mental illness are intertwined; people with...
Canada is listed as one of the best countries to live in, so it may be hard to believe that one in 10 Canadians live in poverty. The Salvation Army is trying to change that. Present in over 400 communities across the country and in...
The Salvation Army has been active in the fight against human trafficking since 1865. Though a large number of BC's sex workers can be located on the Downtown East Side smaller communities are not immune, with Maple Ridge being no exception. Our doors are always...
We can not be more proud of all our staff, volunteers, donors, and local partners that have supported us through 2019, thank you all! Every year in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows we see hundreds of people come across our door step who are struggling to...
Our programs rely heavily on corporate partnerships, such as our local Costco and Walmart. With these partnerships in place we are able to provide much needed supplies to families, seniors, and individuals throughout Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. But what does this look like...
The Salvation Army serves many communities across British Columbia, this inspirational video showcases just a few of those communities. With so many possibilities for growth and opportunity for advancement in social and community services, Ridge Meadows Ministries is excited to see where 2020 takes us....
