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D47061-1
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- 1949-12-23 (Creation)
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On December 23, 1949, Sr. Capt. Heber Sainsbury of the Salvation Army and his wife filled cardboard boxes with fresh food to be distributed to needy Tacomans for Christmas. The Tacoma Branch of the Salvation Army was founded in July, 1888. In 1922 they built a headquarters building at 109 So. 13th St. In 1949, the Salvation Army helped over 7,500 people with meals, beds, garments and jobs; they helped 14,000 persons obtain employment; and made over 8,000 visits to local hospitals. Mr. Sainsbury and his wife came to Tacoma in August of 1949, having previously served the Salvation Army in Walla Walla, Everett, Helena, Montana, and the Hawaiian islands. (T.Times 8/27/1949 p.7) TPL-8107
Salvation Army (Tacoma); Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; Food--Tacoma; Celery--Tacoma; Holidays--Tacoma--1940-1950;