At the 3rd Annual Hope in the Valley Luncheon, we will come together to celebrate the incredible work being done by The Salvation Army in our local community. Through our various programs and initiatives, we strive to bring hope and support to those who need it most.
The Salvation Army is excited to invite you to the 3rd Annual Hope in the Valley Luncheon & Fundraiser! Join us on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at Cascade Community Church for an event filled with hope, inspiration, and community.
At this special event, we will come together to celebrate the incredible work being done by The Salvation Army in our local community. Through our various programs and initiatives, we strive to bring hope and support to those who need it most.
During the luncheon, you will have the opportunity to hear from inspiring speakers who will share their stories of hope and resilience. You’ll also have the chance to connect with fellow attendees and members of The Salvation Army team.
We will be honouring Jon Armstrong and his family with the Hero for Hope Award and the Kiwanis Club of Clearbrook with the Community Hero for Hope Award.
Join us for a delicious meal, engaging conversations, and a chance to make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate. Your presence at the 3rd Annual Hope in the Valley Luncheon will help us continue our vital work and bring hope to those in need.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Bob Singleton began his 38 year broadcasting career in 1962 at CHWK in Chilliwack, owned by Fraser Valley Broadcasting Ltd. Bob became VP of FVB Ltd. and it’s wholly owned companies STAR-FM Inc. and Starcom Broadcast Sales. He retired in 1999 as one of three majority owners when they sold FVB Ltd. to Rogers Broadcasting.
Bob has held many community positions including President of the Abbotsford Jaycees, President of the Abbotsford Rotary Club. He served for six years on the Matsqui (now Abbotsford) Police Board. Bob was executive VP of the very successful Western Canada Summer Games hosted in Abbotsford in 1995. Bob was a Director of the Abbotsford International Airshow Society and was appointed to the first Abbotsford Airport Authority serving for over 8 years in various roles. Bob also served on the Community Advisory Council of The Salvation Army in Abbotsford.
In 2012 he was awarded the order of Abbotsford in recognition of his years of service in the Abbotsford community.
Bob is also well known as the long time announcer of the Abbotsford International Airshow, a position he assumed in 1969 until retirement in 2012. He announced at hundreds of airshows across Canada and the US. He became a private pilot in 1978 and in 1996, the CAF Snowbirds recognized his support of the team by inducting him as an honourary member of the 431 Air Demonstration Squadron.
Bob and his wife Cory, reside in Abbotsford and their blended family includes 7 children, 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
”With YOUR continued support we are addressing urgent and critical needs in Abbotsford & Mission. Your support allows us to provide practical, compassionate support to thousands of British Columbians in need - 365 day a year. Because of you, we can feed, clothe and shelter individuals and families, while helping others escape violence and addiction. Your support not only helps us meet basic human needs - it helps transform the communities of our province. Your support gives people hope today ... and every day.
Major Ruth Gillingham
Pastor/Corps Officer (Cascade Community Ministries)
All Breitkreuz
Program Manager (Centre of Hope)
Ian Pollard MA, CPHR
Divisional Director of Emergency Disaster Services
Dan Comrie
Fundraising & Community Partnerships (Centre of Hope)
Enjoy a performance by the Irene Kelleher Toli:ltawtxw Elementary Senior Choir.
The Irene Kelleher Senior Choir is made up of music-loving kids in grades 3, 4, and 5 who rehearse at lunchtimes once a week. They’re bringing their enthusiastic voices to the 3rd Annual Hope in the Valley Luncheon & Fundraiser with themes of hope, kindness, and empathy as they grow into responsible and artful young people.
Please support the following organizations and thank them for supporting Hope in the Valley!
Print Sponsor
Print Media Sponsor
Awards Donated by
Robert Senft
Financial Advisor
Rise Wealth & Legacy Planning
Luncheon Contributor
Lepps Bake House
Silent Auction Donors
The Abbotsford News, Abbotsford International Airshow Society, Abbotsford Agrifair, Abbotsford Canucks, Fraserway RV, Ledgeview Golf & Country Club, Vancouver Canadians, Downtown Abbotsford Merchants-Banter Ice Cream & Bow & Stern, Studioture, Big Box Outlet Store, JD Farms-Specialty Turkey, The Table Bistro.
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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