Sharing joy isn't just a phrase. It's not a slogan. It's a lived experience.
It's what happens when someone who once received help becomes someone who helps. It's what happens when hope doesn't stop at relief—but continues through healing, takes root, and then moves outward.
Help. Healing. Hope. Helping.
That full circle—that's what this season is about.
Over the coming weeks, you'll hear stories from people who know that circle intimately. People who came to The Salvation Army at moments when life felt overwhelming, uncertain or broken. People who were met with care, dignity and compassion—and who are now giving back in meaningful, often very ordinary ways.
These aren't glossy stories. They're honest ones.
Stories of second chances that took time. Stories of dignity restored slowly. Stories where joy didn't erase the hard parts—but grew alongside them.
And that matters, because joy isn't about pretending life is easy. Joy is about meaning. It's about discovering that even in the middle of difficulty, something good can take root.
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