OUR FAITH
Programs aimed at helping others The Salvation Army in Vicksburg works to meet the demands of those in need
From serving hot lunches to providing tutoring and operating a thrift store, the Salvation Army and its volunteers work to make Vicksburg a better place. Carolyn Ross, a Vicksburg resident and mother of eight, said the Salvation Army does a great job providing for the community. “It basically provides for the community, and that is something that the community sorely needs,” she said. “They provide anything: food, clothes, or if you’re on your last luck, they will put you up in a hotel room.” Ross said the Salvation Army offers many programs for children, which can help them stay on the right track in life. “They come up here for church, they have dance practice, they go to camp, and it’s pretty much an everyday thing,” she said. “It’s something to
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