William Lake Corps

To the Williams Lake community, Thank you for your incredible generosity. Your donations to The Salvation Army Williams Lake Thrift Store directly support our ability to serve our neighbours and that means more than we can say. To ensure we can continue receiving your donations safely and consistently, we are introducing designated donation drop-off days. Effective July 27,2026 donations will be accepted on the following days only: Monday, Friday, and Saturday This change helps our team be fully prepared to receive your items and ensures a safe experience for everyone. We appreciate your understanding as we make this adjustment, and we are grateful for every item you bring through our doors. Your generosity helps us continue serving this community every day. For questions, please contact us at (250) 392-2423 ext. 201 or visit us at 267 Borland Street, Williams Lake. Thank you for Giving Hope Today!

For more than 20 years, The Salvation Army Williams Lake Corps has been honoured to host a Community Christmas Meal for our neighbours. It has been one of the most meaningful expressions of our care for this community, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who has shared a meal with us, volunteered their time, or supported this event over the years. After careful consideration, we have made the decision to transition away from the Community Christmas Meal and focus our energy on our Thanksgiving Community Meal as our signature seasonal gathering. This decision was not made lightly. We have prayerfully considered how we can best serve our community with the resources we have, and we believe this is the right step forward. Our Thanksgiving Community Meal will be held on Friday, October 9, 2026 from 12pm-1:30pm. It is meal for everyone - a chance to gather, give thanks, and share a meal together. For those who may not have a place to go, we want you to know: there is a seat at our table. The Salvation Army is still here for you - every day. We continue to offer a wide range of Programs and services in Williams Lake, including: - Foodbank and Vouchers - Shareshelf - Daily Meal Program (breakfast and lunch) - Hygiene Centre (laundry and shower) - Fitness Centre (free of charge) - Spiritual Care - Outreach and Advocacy services - Drop-In Centre - Christmas Hampers Other community organisations in Williams Lake also offer Christmas meals and holiday support. We encourage anyone looking for assistance this Christmas season to reach out to us and we will help connect you with the right resources. To learn more or to get in touch, please contact us at 250-392-2423 or visit us at 272 Borland Street. We are grateful for this community. We are not going anywhere. The Salvation Army Williams Lake Corps

The Salvation Army Williams Lake, BC MEDIA RELEASE: Local Charity Responding to Heat Warning Williams Lake, B.C. (July 28) — In response to the recent heat warning, Salvation Army centres across the province are prepared and ready to help vulnerable people, including the elderly and those living on the streets, by providing hydration items, shelter, and other cooling essentials. “With temperatures on the rise, many of our locations are taking action to ensure the health and safety of people in our communities,” Tamara Robinson, Community Ministry Director, “Many people living in crisis lack access to clean water, sun screen and other essentials. It is our responsibility to ensure that they stay safe.” Along with offering practical support and emotional and spiritual care year-round, The Salvation Army and their outreach teams are handing out water bottles, providing refuge from the sun, handing sunscreen and hats, dispatching street teams to assist those in need, and providing other relief efforts. “People living on the streets are vulnerable at the best of times,” Tamara Robinson, Community Ministry Director. “When temperatures reach extreme levels, and people are left without the proper devices to deal with it, their lives are literally put at risk.” If the public would like to help, they can provide support by donating the following items: Sunscreen Hats Bottled Water “We have a long-standing history of providing temporary relief during extreme weather conditions,” says Leland. “Along with our community partners, we work together to ensure needs are met in our communities during challenging times.” – 30 – The Salvation Army is an international Christian organization that began its work in Canada in 1882 and has grown to become one of the largest providers of social services in the country. Working in 400 communities across Canada and more than 128 countries around the world, we provide practical, compassionate support to meet basic human needs, while helping those living in crisis escape addiction and violence. By giving people hope, we transform lives of British Columbians today…and every day. SalvationArmy.ca Major Sergii Kachanov 250-292-2423 ext 210 sergii.kachanov@salvationarmy.ca