During our time in Vancouver, B.C, we spent the better part of three days volunteering at Harbour Light which is run by the Salvation Army in the downtown area.  Click here to learn about Harbour Light and the services they provide.    We did a variety of jobs while we were in this bustling and positive environment, such as: cleaning down the 'drop in' centre kitchen; cleaning containers, walls and benches in the soup kitchen; making a gazillion sandwiches to include in takeout bags for people needing a meal; assisting in serving the meal for the lunch service which feeds at least 300 people everyday.   We got the most pleasure out of talking with the other volunteers during the food service who were actively participating in in the treatment programmes as part of their rehabilitation.  Thank you to Kecia who made us feel welcome and for giving us a tour of the facility.  You, your colleagues and the volunteers do such a wonderful job there. 

We would like to take this opportunity  to thank Amelia Norrie, the PR assistant at the B.C. Headquarters for being ever so helpful with supporting our concept and smoothing the road ahead in terms of contacting local Salvation Armies that we will be/have already been passing through.  We were so stoked when they wanted to supply us with cycling shirts that had both our logo and the Salvation Army logo on them.  They look super styley and make us look a little bit more legit!   Once again, thank you very much to Amelia, Major Susan van Duinen, Brian Venables and Johnny at the B.C. Headquarters for your enthusiasm - it's contagious!
 


Comments

Helen

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:39:41

Yes - I like this way of doing the Sally bit! Wow!! the shirts are so impressive. Look forward to the blurb.

 

Em

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:22:40

Fantastic shirts. They look great.

 

nelisa-ailini

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:35:02

You guys look the part now.... what a great hook up!
Sala'a

 



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    Volunteer work with the Salvation Army

    Part of what we wish to accomplish over the next year is not only the cycling, but also giving back to the communities which we will pass through. 

    When we hit a town that has Salvation Army services, we offer our hands-on help for a day or two in the hope of encouraging the regular volunteers and also providing some relief in the volume of work that is demanded of them.

    We chose the Salvation Army because they are well respected, give practical help to those that are in need and they are also situated throughout Pan-America.

    We feel very priviledged to be associated with this hardworking organisation.   We hope that the work we do (albeit small) will be of some worth and also raise awareness of all the good work the Salvation Army does for others.

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