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Much like her hipster friends and fellow art majors, Kirsten Aho relied on Salvation Army stores for hand-me-downs: clothes, college furniture and craft supplies. But as a 23-year-old soldier in the Salvation Army (who works at their shelter in Uptown), she has a much deeper, lifelong connection to the international church and charity organization.
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Your intriguing tale greatly expanded my understanding of the good work done by the Salvation Army & how one immigrant student's assimilation helped another less fortunate to find their way to a better life. Imagine how quickly Kirsten Aho has adapted to a different culture. Having worked with the Salvation Army to convert a former Des Plaines corporate campus to its new noble purpose, I still remember the glorious sunrises seen from the top floor of the top of the non-for-profit's corporate office tower.
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