Meal Centre Volunteers Needed
The Salvation Army in Abbotsford requires volunteers to assist in the
Centre of Hope’s Meal Centre on a weekly basis Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday – 8am-2pm. A Food Safe Certificate would be an asset.
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At our location on Gladys Avenue in Abbotsford, British Columbia, we are hard at work endeavouring to help the poor, the homeless, the addicted, the hungry, the lonely, and the forgotten – people who are experiencing challenges with the basic necessities of daily living in our city.
We make it our concern to feed them, care for them, and help them find the path to wholeness. As you explore our various ministries through these pages, you will discover what we do and why we are so passionate about our work. You may even find ways you want to get involved and make a difference in our community.
Our Purpose
Now at work in 131 countries, The Salvation Army’s operations in Canada began in 1882 and have grown to become one of the largest direct providers of social services in the country. In Bermuda, the Army has been at work since 1896.
In the Abbotsford-Mission area of British Columbia, the Cascade corps was established in 1984.
The ministry has two locations – the Cascade Community Church on Delair Road and the Centre of Hope on Gladys Avenue.
The Centre of Hope includes Redemption Café, Meal Centre, Pet friendly shelter, emergency shelter and extreme weather shelter, Next Steps Program, Family services, daily produce and bread, Medical clinic, Outreach teams, housing support, case workers for advocacies and referrals and Super Sunday services.
The Emergency Disaster Services has a community response unit based at The Centre of Hope. They respond to requests from fire, police, search and rescue and other agencies during local or provincial emergencies.
In 2008 The Salvation Army won the Abbotsford Business Excellence Award in the category of Social Responsibility.
Our Mission
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
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Core Values
There are three core values of our faith – Salvation, Holiness and Intimacy with God. Rooted in these three values are the core operational values which guide all aspects of The Salvation Army in Canada & Bermuda.
Hope:
We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Service:
We reach out to support others without discrimination.
Dignity:
We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone’s worth.
Stewardship:
We responsibly mange the resources entrusted to us.
Newsletters
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Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Salvation Army Ministry. Find out how you participate in a wide variety of volunteer positions with our team.
Volunteer InfoThrift Store
In addition to monetary donations, you can support the Salvation Army and the Centre of Hope by shopping in our Family Thrift Store.
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11460
Shelter Beds per Year
220
Meals Served per Day
900
School Snacks Per Month
2000
Visits to On-Site Medical Centre Per Year
Meal Centre
The Meal Centre provides 300 nutritious meals per day seven days a week to anyone that is hungry.
More InfoNext Steps Program
The Salvation Army’s Next Steps Program, at the Centre of Hope in Abbotsford, has been designed to provide safe, affordable, secure housing for men.
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The Shelter, within The Centre of Hope, has rooms for both men and women with up to twenty six beds are available each night.
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