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The message of kindness can light up your Christmas

This Christmas, ask yourself how you can show kindness. What can you do to shine the light of Christmas kindness to people around you this y...

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Shining the light of Jesus at Christmas - a message from The Salvation Army leaders

Shining the light of Jesus at Christmas - a message from The Salvation Army leaders

There is something special about looking at Christmas lights.

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Christmas hope shines brightly for Jose

Christmas hope shines brightly for Jose

As Christmas 2021 approaches, Jose shares his journey – from his struggle with addiction, to a passionate commitment to show kindness a...

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Building hope through levels of care

Building hope through levels of care

Salvation Army housing case manager Belinda, along with her team, decked out the service’s minibus and delivered hampers to families th...

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A lifetime of Christmas kindness and care

A lifetime of Christmas kindness and care

Very few people could say they had been a Christmas volunteer all their lives, but for 17-year-old Salvos volunteer Brayden, that is close t...

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Thankful for care through the dark days

Thankful for care through the dark days

Living through years of severe drought, Sarah says her family has experienced dark days, but her family is moved beyond belief by the kindne...

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Christmas hope through dark struggle

Christmas hope through dark struggle

Last Christmas Ellie and her family were homeless and living in a tent. But this year, with support from the Salvos, they will celebrate Chr...

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The General's Christmas Message 2020 - A People of Peace

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

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

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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