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Lucy and Trevor volunteer at Christmas in front of gifts

Volunteers shine the light of goodness

"To volunteer for Salvos before Christmas makes Christmas really Christmas," says Trevor. People appreciate that you take the time to listen...

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Man standing on hill with arms up facing sunset

Ty's Christmas of light and hope

Ty, works as an Aboriginal drug and alcohol mental health counsellor. He firmly believes there is hope for every person to find healing and...

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Salvos officer Grant with his family

Christmas chaplaincy shining the light of God's goodness

Grant's story on how a chaplain helped transform his life from being remanded in Paramatta prison to a Salvos officer heading a chaplaincy t...

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Christmas gifts at alvation Army Housing Tasmania

A Christmas miracle of light, life and connection in Tassie

Rachel shares the story of Christmas celebration at the Salvation Army Housing Tasmania (SAHT) and how happy it is to see the tenants enjoyi...

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Corps Officers Donna and Phil Sutcliffe in warehouse

Shining the light of goodness and care - Christmas after catastrophic floods

Salvos officers Donna and Phil say last Christmas was tough after flooding in the NSW Northern Rivers region, but community generosity helpe...

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A woman helping another

12 days of goodness this Christmas

Use this advent calendar to share and experience goodness as you count down to Christmas. To create a lasting feeling of goodness and happin...

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Beverley - Christmas tree lady

Celebrating the love and legacy of the 'Christmas Tree lady'

Story of "Christmas tree lady" who supported and visited us every year as a tradition. Now her Son continues the tradition of selling trees...

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Maureen's Christmas Volunteering

Finding a spiritual 'home' and hope with the Salvos

Over the past few Christmases, Maureen has lavishly shared the gift of hope. She has ordered, organised, planned and helped pack hundreds of...

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Salvos officer offering support for the asylum seekers

Salvos' Asylum Seeker and Refugee Service - hope and help in dark times

Life is often bleak and desperate for around 600 families supported by the Salvos Asylum Seeker and Refugee service. We try our best to offe...

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Salvos officers with the Bega Valley Community

Salvos bringing Christmas hope in the Bega Valley

In the midst of a challenging year, The Salvation Army’s Deb and Rod Parsons are working to give the gift of hope to Bega valley commun...

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