Food truck bringing comfort to the streets of Wagga Wagga The Salvation Army in Wagga Wagga, south-west NSW, has acquired a much-anticipated new food truck to expand outreach to people
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Celebrating Christmas with kids
Celebrating Christmas with kidsWhat is Christmas? Christmas is a time for celebrations. When you think about celebrating Christmas with kids, you probably think about joy and laughter. Maybe the excitement
Christmas hope through dark struggle
Christmas hope through dark struggleLast Christmas, Ellie* and her family were homeless and living in a tent. But this year, with support from the Salvos, they will celebrate Christmas in
We nearly cancelled Christmas
We nearly cancelled Christmas It’s the kind of thing that can happen to anyone. Jennie, Rob and their three children live out west. They’re hardworking, loving parents, battling
Caring for first responders at Christmas
Caring for first responders at ChristmasAfter a career working at the frontline of disaster it would be understandable if Gary Raymond had a bleak view of life. However, he is
Salvos' Asylum Seeker and Refugee Service – hope and help in dark times
Salvos’ Asylum Seeker and Refugee Service – hope and help in dark timesFor around 600 families supported by Salvation Army Asylum Seeker and Refugee Service, life is often bleak and
Gifts from the sky
Gifts from the sky For years Simon and Natalie Steele lived the “great Australian dream” – a house on the water, barbecues with family and friends and their
Back-to-school budgeting tips
Back-to-school budgeting tipsParents can fork out hundreds of dollars in the weeks leading up to the start of school after the summer holidays. Here’s a few simple ways to keep
Gretel Killeen and Christmas
Gretel Killeen and ChristmasAs shared with her daughter Epiphany Morgan EM: What was Christmas like for you when you were a child? GK: I remember all the kids were
Building hope through levels of care
Building hope through levels of care Last Christmas (2020), working to COVID-19 restrictions in regional Victoria, Salvation Army housing case manager Belinda, along with others from the team, decked out
Salvos need 1000 volunteers ahead of high-risk natural disaster season
Salvos need 1000 volunteers ahead of high-risk natural disaster seasonWith increased bushfire risk across many parts of the country, and a high likelihood of cyclone activity in the nation’s north,
62% of Australians more stressed about their finances this year
62% of Australians more stressed about their finances this yearAs cost-of-living crisis deepens, Salvos Christmas Appeal is more important than ever The Salvation Army has launched its annual Christmas Appeal,