Christmas stories
Shining the light of Jesus at Christmas - a message from The Salvation Army leaders
There is something special about looking at Christmas lights. There is so much joy found in walking around the local streets on a summer evening, driving to nearby suburbs to look at popular houses, or visiting the city to explore the decorations. T...
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The message of kindness can light up your Christmas
Kindness can be simple. Or it can be extravagant. It can be empathetic, generous, altruistic, or simply friendly. Parents encourage their ch...
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Christmas hope shines brightly for Jose
Today Jose has hope and purpose, working to help others through connection to The Salvation Army and the Australian Anti Ice Campaign. As Ch...
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Building hope through levels of care
Last Christmas (2020), working to COVID-19 restrictions in regional Victoria, Salvation Army housing case manager Belinda, along with other...
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A lifetime of Christmas kindness and care
Brayden (left) has volunteered for the Salvos all his life. Pictured here as a child, collecting for the Red Shield Appeal.jpg Very few peo...
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Thankful for care through the dark days
Living through years of severe drought, Sarah says her family has experienced dark days, but her family is moved beyond belief by the kindne...
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Christmas hope through dark struggle
Last Christmas Ellie and her family were homeless and living in a tent. But this year, with support from the Salvos, they will celebrate Chr...
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The General's Christmas Message 2020 - A People of Peace
THE year 2020 has been unique, interesting and challenging. We have lived through a global pandemic, the ramifications of which continue to...
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First happy Christmas at 31
Lynda had her first happy Christmas at 31, because she and her daughter had their first ever secure home through the Tasmanian Salvation Arm...
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