Salvation Army says demand is up 50% but donations are down - Gainesville Times

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Salvation Army says demand is up 50% but donations are down

Obedience Mashiach is currently staying in one of the dorms at the Salvation Army in Gainesville until she can get permanent housing. - photo by Scott Rogers

10122022 SALVATION 1.jpg — Obedience Mashiach is currently staying in one of the dorms at the Salvation Army in Gainesville until she can get permanent housing. - photo by Scott Rogers

The Salvation Army in Gainesville is asking for the community’s support as the number of homeless people and cost-burdened renters seeking help has “skyrocketed” in the past few years.