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Shining the light of Jesus at Christmas - a message from The Salvation Army leaders

Shining the light of Jesus at Christmas - a message from The Salvation Army leaders

There is something special about looking at Christmas lights.

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Christmas hope shines brightly for Jose

Christmas hope shines brightly for Jose

As Christmas 2021 approaches, Jose shares his journey – from his struggle with addiction, to a passionate commitment to show kindness a...

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Building hope through levels of care

Building hope through levels of care

Salvation Army housing case manager Belinda, along with her team, decked out the service’s minibus and delivered hampers to families th...

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A lifetime of Christmas kindness and care

A lifetime of Christmas kindness and care

Very few people could say they had been a Christmas volunteer all their lives, but for 17-year-old Salvos volunteer Brayden, that is close t...

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Thankful for care through the dark days

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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Elle struggling during Christmas

Christmas hope through dark struggle

Last Christmas Ellie and her family were homeless and living in a tent. With support from the Salvos, they will celebrate this Christmas in...

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The General's Christmas Message 2020 - A People of Peace

The General's Christmas Message 2020 - A People of Peace

We have witnessed the best of humanity as communities came together and helped to care for the vulnerable and those who needed to shield.

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Lynda posing happily

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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Running away to hope

Running away to hope

While Christmas in a women's crisis service could be depressing, Shirley says celebrating Christmas with The Salvation Army was full of joy.

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Gary Raymond - Retired Chief Inspector of NSW police force

Caring for first responders at Christmas

After a career working at the frontline of disaster it is understandable if Gary Raymond had a bleak view of life. However, he is full of ho...

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