However, the organization also faced its own issues as the organization closed its Killeen family store last May, citing the inability to operate due to the ongoing pandemic at the time. The store, Lt. Aaron Millin said at the time, provided additional funding to community programs but was forced to close as it no longer helped the organization.
The organization also surpassed its normal workloads while helping the community with food assistance as early as April of last year.
With increased demand fueled by the pandemic and a decrease in regular donations, the Salvation Army even began its iconic Red Kettle Campaign earlier in 2020 to try and close the gap in donations they were receiving. The organization went on with its annual Christmastime campaign to continue supporting families and residents impacted by COVID-19.
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The sign for the new McLane Center of Hope Salvation Army has recently been installed. The Salvation Army Building is located on West Avenue G in Temple. The center will offer job and life skills education and will serve as a transitional facility for the homeless.
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Temperatures in the Temple area are expected to drop below freezing later this week, becoming dangerously cold for the city’s most vulnerable population — the homeless.
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