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Monday, January 07, 2013  The 2013 Albany Fire Department and Rescue Calendar has officially gone into effect and it's affecting many of those in need in Albany.

Thursday, May 03, 2012  Updated with video; The Salvation Army is looking to provide a fresh start to those in need but before they can do that, they need your help.

Thursday, December 01, 2011  Updated with video;  As the temperature drops outside don't forget about those who are less fortunate.

Thursday, November 17, 2011  Updated with video; A Place for Hope celebrates its first anniversary.

Friday, November 04, 2011  Updated with video; Recently the issue of poverty and homelessness within the southwest Georgia area has grown and now officials are finding that the problem has trickled down into the school system.

Thursday, September 29, 2011  The homeless shelter and relief organization got a $20,000 check from charity league and their Debutante Club

Tuesday, September 27, 2011  Young women making the care for others a top priority

Monday, September 05, 2011  Many people are taking the day off from their labor, but there are others who want nothing more than to work--and as a result, are going hungry.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011  Metro Albany’s unemployment rate appears to be on the decline but it may still be a while before some people looking for work see a change in the job market.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011  A Place 4 Hope is beginning a month long initiative, requesting travel-size toiletries for the homeless

Tuesday, April 05, 2011  Members of the ‘Thrive’ Youth Ministry of Albany’s First United Methodist Church are spending their vacation doing work for the Salvation Army.

Friday, March 11, 2011  The Salvation Army is starting a collection for the month of March, “Project: Fresh Start,” for personal hygiene items to provide for their shelter as well as A Place 4 Hope.

Friday, February 18, 2011  ‘A Place 4 Hope’ provides services like laundry facilities and internet access to the homeless in an effort to get them back on their feet and back on a payroll.

Friday, February 11, 2011  Fox 31 News looks into resources available to Albany’s homeless.

Friday, January 28, 2011  A Place 4 Hope opened its doors just a few months ago, but already has close to 60 volunteers.