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Ten top tips from the Salvos to spread joy this Christmas

Ten top tips from the Salvos to spread joy this Christmas

1 October 2024

Positive, priceless ways to spread a gift of joy this Christmas   Did you know our modern-day Santa Claus grew from the story of a generous joy-giver? St Nicholas, a 4th-century Christian bishop in Myra, a town in present-day Türkiye (...

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Shaking hands with the darkness: a chaplain's story of hope

Shaking hands with the darkness: a chaplain's story of hope

30 September 2024

The Salvation Army chaplain Jessica knows the heartache that intensifies for many women in prison, during Christmas, when the pain of separa...

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Zara's Christmas story: finding fulfilment in giving a gift of joy to others

Zara's Christmas story: finding fulfilment in giving a gift of joy to others

30 September 2024

When 17-year-old Zara announced her plan to volunteer, she organised $1000 worth of gifts for the local Salvation Army service to support te...

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A life of love and joy I never knew existed: Jason's Christmas story

A life of love and joy I never knew existed: Jason's Christmas story

30 September 2024

Every year during Christmas, Jason dedicates three days of work leave to join a team packing thousands of candle bags to sell at Sydney’s ...

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Faith, Joy and Jim: A home overflowing with Christmas love

Faith, Joy and Jim: A home overflowing with Christmas love

30 September 2024

For over 15 years, Joy, Jim, and their family have opened their home and hearts on Christmas Day, inviting anyone they know who is in need o...

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Finding joy in dark times: Maya's Christmas story

Finding joy in dark times: Maya's Christmas story

30 September 2024

Shocking and heart breaking story of Maya. She and her extended family had everything stolen — even the food they had bought for Christmas...

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A cyclone of care: flooding Northern Queensland with Christmas joy and love

A cyclone of care: flooding Northern Queensland with Christmas joy and love

30 September 2024

In the wake of Tropical Cyclone Jasper last year, teams from The Salvation Army worked up to and through the Christmas break, to support eva...

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10 terrific tips for a low-stress and meaningful Christmas on a budget

10 terrific tips for a low-stress and meaningful Christmas on a budget

23 November 2023

Goodness, it's almost Christmas! Again! As we approach the season, it's important to find ways to budget and enjoy Christmas without breakin...

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The light of Christmas goodness and hope - joy for the giver and receiver

The light of Christmas goodness and hope - joy for the giver and receiver

11 November 2023

Julia explains that serving others has always been a way of life for her and her husband Michael who both grew up closely connected with The...

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