Gunnedah Greats - Bob and Val Hodges

Present-day greats include Bob and Val Hodges, long-serving soldiers of the Gunnedah Salvation Army. In 2012, they received the Ossie and Beryl Campbell Memorial Volunteer of the Year award for their outstanding contribution to the community over the decades. For more than 40 years, the Hodges have been volunteering at The Salvation Army Family Store, raising funds through pub and street ministry, and serving at Hope House. Val was also active in Sunbeams, Guards, Girls Brigade Clubs and Home League. Val suffered a stroke five years ago, but the couple still visit the elderly, sick and bereaved. This award was unexpected, Val said at the time. I just do it all for the Lord.