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Teens Get Second Chance To See

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(San Bernardino, California)  Two teenagers are seeing things much more clearly these days, thanks to help from 2nd Chance Kids and The Salvation Army. Matthew, 13, and Amy, 16, are regular members of the San Bernardino Corps of The Salvation Army’s youth programs. Both of them also struggle with poor vision. Matthew, who will soon enter seventh grade, had never worn glasses before and was straining to read anything not inches in front of him. For him, even reading what his teacher wrote on the board was difficult. “I would sit near the front and squint,” Matthew said. “When...

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Tea With Milk, Sugar And Lots of Love

Tea With Milk, Sugar And Lots of Love

(SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) Whether they are rich or poor, women often lead stress-filled lives.  Capt. Nancy Ball, co-director of the San Bernardino Corps of the Salvation Army, is taking some of that stress away from the women she works with. Every Wednesday, she invites them to visit her for a cup of tea.“I serve tea and cookies every Wednesday at 2 p.m. to any woman who is on the premises of the Salvation Army headquarters,” she said. “I serve hot tea, whether it’s cold or hot outside, because hot tea is fun. It’s good to just close the door...

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