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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

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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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

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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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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The circle of loving care

Kristy knows how important The Salvation Army’s support can be to turn around a life, because she experienced it firsthand at Christmas...

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A message of good news and great joy this Christmas from The Salvation Army leaders

No matter how your Christmas will look this year, The Salvation Army has good news for you!

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"Going the extra mile" to give hope where it's needed most

As a country Salvo, James is used to driving hundreds of kilometres, especially in the lead-up to Christmas, so he can bring hope to those s...

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The full circle of Christmas hope

Rosemary is passionate about her work as a Salvos Christmas Coordinator helping those in need, because she knows what it is like to struggle...

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Recovery was the Christmas gift

Garry spent two weeks of Christmas in rehabilitation from addiction with the Salvos.

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