The Salvation Army Okanagan Central

09/04/2026

❤️ 36 years of service. 21 years in the Central Okanagan. Countless lives impacted.

Today is a very special—and bittersweet—day as we celebrate the retirement of Donna Thibideau, after an incredible 36 years with The Salvation Army, including 21 years serving right here in the Central Okanagan.

It’s hard to capture the impact of those years in just a few words. Donna has been one of those people who has helped keep so much moving—often quietly behind the scenes. She has supported leaders, staff and volunteers, cared deeply for the people we serve, built strong relationships throughout our community, and faithfully lived out the mission of The Salvation Army.

For more than two decades, Donna has been part of the fabric of The Salvation Army in the Central Okanagan. Her fingerprints are on so much of what has been built here, but her greatest legacy is found in the people she has cared for and encouraged along the way.

Donna, thank you for your faithful service, your heart, your wisdom, your laughter and the love you have brought to this ministry.

And now, after 36 years with The Salvation Army, Donna is stepping into a very important new full-time role—Grandma! ❤️ We have a feeling it might just be her favourite one yet.

Today we celebrate YOU, Donna, and send you into this next chapter with enormous gratitude and every blessing. You have certainly earned it! 🎉

Please join us in congratulating Donna on her retirement!

09/03/2026

☕ If we served you coffee during the recent wildfires, it was thanks to the generosity of local Tim Hortons owners Dawn & Angelo Fiacco and Kimberly Lockwood, who donated every single cup!

That’s a whole lot of coffee—and a whole lot of community kindness. ❤️

Thank you for helping us care for evacuees, volunteers and our community!

09/03/2026

📣 WE’RE HIRING: CASEWORKER!

Do you love walking alongside people, helping them recognize their strengths, overcome barriers, and move toward greater hope and stability?

The Salvation Army Okanagan Central is looking for a Caseworker to join our Community Services team!

This is more than connecting people with resources. It’s about building relationships, preserving dignity, empowering people to take meaningful steps forward, and reminding people that they don’t have to navigate hard seasons alone.

We’re looking for someone who is compassionate, organized, a great listener, and passionate about working with people, not simply for them.

If that sounds like you—or someone you know—we’d love for you to check out the posting and apply!

❤️ Help us spread the word by sharing this post!

Who We Are For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we s...

09/03/2026

Here’s another opportunity to join our team this Christmas with a very rewarding role!

Who We Are For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we s...

09/03/2026

Interested in joining our team this Christmas?

Who We Are For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we s...

08/31/2026

Today is the final day of our Hope 4 Kids summer campaign! ☀️💙

Since July, our community has come together in incredible ways to support children and families in need. We are so grateful to everyone who has donated, shared our campaign, and helped spread hope.

If you've been meaning to give, there's still time. Every gift made today helps make a difference in the lives of kids in our community. Donations can be made at okanagancentralsalvationarmy.ca

Thank you for being part of Hope 4 Kids. Together, we are changing lives. 💙

08/27/2026

💜 Find Your Purple, Show Your Support 💜

In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day on Monday August 31st, we invite our staff, volunteers, customers, and community members to wear purple.

Looking for something to wear? Visit our thrift stores and discover a great selection of purple shirts and apparel. Every purple shirt helps share a message of remembrance, awareness, and hope.

Together, we remember, support, and stand against stigma.

08/22/2026

Their name proved to be true—Canco really does care! ❤️

A huge thank you to Canco Cares for generously providing delicious butter chicken that we were able to serve to evacuees during the recent wildfire response.

We were so grateful for the many local businesses and organizations that stepped up to care for people during such a difficult time. Thank you, Canco Cares, for being part of that incredible community response! ❤️

08/20/2026

When your event gets cancelled, most chefs pack up their knives. Chef Martin found a whole new crowd to cook for. ❤️

Chef Martin was scheduled to cook for an event when the fires hit, but with heavy smoke in the area, the event had to be cancelled. Rather than calling it a day, he offered to cook for evacuees instead.

And this wasn’t just any meal!

He arrived at the group lodging site in the morning, set up his mobile kitchen, and spent the day smoking meat and preparing an incredible gourmet meal for evacuees and the volunteers caring for them.

It was an amazing treat in the middle of a very difficult time.

Thank you, Chef Martin, for sharing your time, talent, and incredible food with everyone at group lodging. And if you ever have the opportunity to book this extraordinary chef for an event, we highly recommend him! ❤️