In the News ... "Salvation Army assists families in need around holidays"

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• In addition to the Angel Tree and Empty Stocking Fund programs, the Salvation Army also has five more days of for its Red Kettle Campaign

By Royal McGregor, Reporter
• Odessa American

ODESSA, TEXAS - As a single mother of four children, Kiaisha Haynes said life can be tough around the holidays.

The 30-year-old from Odessa received a helping hand from the Salvation Army of Odessa’s Angel Tree and Empty Stocking Fund programs to give gifts to her 13-year-old girl, 12-year-old girl, 11-year-old boy and 9-year-old girl.

Haynes was one of the 237 families the Salvation Army assisted with toys, bicycles and food on Thursday morning ...

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