
The Salvation Army gives hope and support to vulnerable people today and everyday in 400 communities across Canada and more than 130 countries around the world.
What We Do
The Salvation Army Victoria ARC delivers a variety of programs and services designed to empower individuals on their journey toward healing and hope. Recovery is at the heart of our service delivery.
We view recovery from mental health and addiction as a holistic, intentional, and deeply personal journey—encompassing the mind, body, and soul. It is more than abstaining from substances; it is a restorative process grounded in hope, community, and the belief that individuals can lead fulfilled, purposeful lives.
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ARC staff foster a supportive environment by listening, equipping individuals with tools to manage challenges, and celebrating progress. Our approach emphasizes empowerment over pathology and is guided by lived experiences, research, and evidence-based practices that affirm recovery as an ongoing process of growth and wellness.
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Ways You Can Help
Get Involved!​​​
There are many meaningful ways to support The Salvation Army Victoria ARC and be part of positive change in our community.
Volunteers play a vital role—whether helping with daily meals, supporting special events, or lending skills to ongoing programs.
Donations of funds or essential items like clothing, hygiene products, and food directly impact the lives of those we serve. Students and emerging professionals can gain valuable, hands-on experience through practicums and internships in areas such as social services, recovery, and administration.
We also offer fulfilling career opportunities for individuals who want to make a difference through mission-driven work. However you choose to get involved, your support helps restore hope and stability for people in need.

The Victoria ARC Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
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The Salvation Army Victoria ARC is led by a dedicated management team that works tirelessly to ensure the smooth operation of all programs and services. This team oversees day-to-day activities, supports staff, implements policies, and sets strategic direction—always with a focus on upholding The Salvation Army’s mission and maintaining the highest standards of excellence.
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Complementing the management team is the ARC Community Council, a group of diverse and skilled professionals from the Greater Victoria area.
The Council works closely with the Executive Director and ARC leadership, offering administrative advice on programs, business operations, and policy matters. Council members bring extensive experience in fields such as business, social work, education, and community engagement. Serving in an advisory capacity, they provide invaluable support in areas such as strategic planning, organizational growth, policy development, and the evaluation of special projects.
Meeting at least three times per year, the Council helps ensure the Victoria ARC remains responsive to the urgent needs of the community and aligned with best practices in the social services sector. The Victoria ARC is deeply grateful for the time, commitment, and generosity of its Council members, whose continued involvement plays a vital role in shaping the organization’s future and expanding its impact across the community.
Jonathan Hopkins
Executive Director
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Bianca Alojado
Volunteer & Community
Engagement Coordinator

Karen Shaw
Director of Programs
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250 384 3396 ext. TBA
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Brenda Wadey
Housing & Support Services
Manager

Ivana Bekavac
Recovery Program Manager
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Louise Gibson
Community Residential Facility
(CRF) Manager

Stephen Kennedy
Spiritual Care Coordinator
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