As we wrap up this years Christmas Kettle Campaign, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the Community for the support you’ve given The Salvation Army this past year. We’ve been serving Powell River since 1956, and every year, this community just shines this time of year.
With your contribution this season, we were able to provide over 200 Christmas Hampers to those in need. While some of the funds donated to our Christmas Campaign do go towards the food bank and purchasing food for our Christmas Hampers, that’s just a small part of a much larger range of services that The Salvation Army offers.
The Salvation Army offers services such as emergency housing; a fresh produce line; a community lunch each week; and more.
Apart from these services, we recently acquired an old 1963 Chevrolet Cube Truck, which is currently being renovated to serve as an Emergency Disaster Services and Community Response Unit. Our vision for this unit it to hit the streets of Powell River. We will be serving up hot beverages and small meals to those in need. The homelessness in our community, although not as prominent as in the bigger cities, does exist here in Powell River. This unit will be here to serve them as needed. On those cold nights, you can expect the van to head out making sure those are well equipped to handle our wet, bone chilling weather. The van will also be available at large-scale Emergencies. Providing beverages and sandwiches to emergency crews, and civilians on large fire or disaster scenes.
With the rise of poverty increasing, and affordable house decreasing, The Salvation Army is aware of the need and wants the be apart of the solution. The Salvation Army is passionately committed to eradicating poverty and caring for people who are struggling. The Salvation Army is working to address the dehumanizing scourge of poverty and injustice and educate the public about what it means to live in poverty – and what they can do to help. Here in Powell River, we’ve recently partnered up with Coldest Night of the Year; a fundraiser to raise funds specifically to help the hunger, the homeless, and the hurting. So on February 25, 2017, take a walk in their shoes. Participate in a 2, 5, or 10km walk or run out in the cold, and lets work together to end poverty!