Friday, 5 February 2021, 11:26 am
New Zealanders all over the country will be colouring
their world and brightening thousands of lives again this
February.
For the sixth year running the Resene Hunger
for Colour fundraiser will be offering crafty Kiwis a chance
to get their colour fix and help struggling families in
their community, by swapping a can of food for a 60-80ml
test pot of Resene paint. Throughout the month, the public
can swap up to seven cans for seven Resene testpots with all
cans then donated to their local Salvation Army
foodbank.
In six years, the annual fundraiser has
11 Ways to Foster the Christmas Spirit All Year Long THOMAS LICKONA
Help your kids think a little less about getting, and a little more about giving.
Whether you celebrate Christmas as the birth of Christ or, as my Jewish friend Michael Josephson puts it, as a time that should bring forth good cheer and everyone s better angels, chances are you associate the Christmas season with the spirit of love and giving.
This year, when so many people are still suffering physically, psychologically, and economically from the pandemic not to mention all the civil strife it s never been more important to foster the spirit of Christmas.
Help the homeless. Bigstock
Whether you celebrate Christmas as the birth of Christ or, as my Jewish friend Michael Josephson puts it, as a time that should bring forth good cheer and everyone’s better angels, chances are you associate the Christmas season with the spirit of love and giving.
This year, when so many people are still suffering physically, psychologically, and economically from the pandemic not to mention all the civil strife it’s never been more important to foster the spirit of Christmas.
A few years ago, a national study of 18 to 23-year-olds in the US found that when asked to describe their vision of “the good life,” 54 percent said they would be happier if they “could buy more things.” Only a quarter spoke of wanting to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
Tuesday, 22 December 2020, 8:55 am
ASB has teamed up with The Salvation Army to provide
5,000 hampers for those in need across the country this
Christmas.
Each parcel contains enough food to help
families share in a meal with their loved ones at Christmas,
bringing a little joy to the end of a tough year.
The
Salvation Army’s director of Community Ministries, Jono
Bell, says this year has been harder than most for a lot of
New Zealanders, and the hampers will be a big
help.
“For some, Christmas will be a welcome end to
a difficult year. But for many, this will be the first time
By Nancy Rea
Salvation Army
Have you ever wondered what happens to the loose change, checks and hard-earned dollars you’ve placed in the Salvation Army Red Kettle? How about the donations that are mailed to Salvation Army? You’re about to learn how your money is spent.
Over the years, your contributions have allowed Salvation Army in Archuleta County to assist with requests such as helping with bus rides, hot showers, emergency lodging, utility bills, clothing, rent, food, prescriptions and medical services, maybe even a sleeping bag to stay warm. Salvation Army has financially assisted local nonprofit organizations and food pantries. We’ve helped supply diapers, car seats, frozen turkeys, food boxes and back-to-school items. We simply meet needs at the point of need.