Category: Stories
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
30 September 2024
Salvation Army chaplain Jessica knows firsthand the heartache that intensifies for many women in prison, especially around Christmas, when t...
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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 at a Salvation Army Christmas lunch last year, many were surprised by her choice. It&#...
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A life of love and joy I never knew existed: Jason's Christmas story
30 September 2024
Every year, Jason dedicates three days of work leave to join a team packing thousands of candle bags to sell at Sydney’s Carols in th...
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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
30 September 2024
When Maya* and her extended family had everything stolen — even the food they had bought for Christmas — days before...
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A cyclone of care: flooding Northern Queensland with Christmas joy and love
30 September 2024
When Tropical Cyclone Jasper, the wettest cyclone ever recorded in Australia, made landfall north of Port Douglas just before Christmas last...
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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
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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