Volunteers were out in force across the Illawarra today for the 60th anniversary of The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal.

Despite the current cost-of-living crisis, people gave generously as hundreds knocked on doors and took to the streets to collect much-needed money for Australians doing it tough.

Every 17 seconds, The Salvation Army helps someone in need and the Salvos have been helping our most vulnerable for over 140 years – providing shelter, safety and support.

Over the past year alone, the Salvos have assisted more than 250,000 people and distributed financial assistance worth almost $25 million to Aussies impacted by crisis, disaster and hardship.

For more information and to donate, visit the Salvos website.

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