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Friday, December 21, 2012  Today at the Oncenter in downtown Syracuse, over 2,500 people came down to get their share of an early Christmas.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Final preparations are underway at the Oncenter as volunteers from the Salvation Army prepare to serve thousands of families in need. This year's Christmas Bureau Distribution will be held on Friday, December 21.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  This past Tuesday evening, despite it being rainy and soggy and not winter-like, car after car came through the CNYcentral parking for Wayne's annual Toys for Tots Drive Thru dropping off toys for those in need at Christmas.

Monday, December 10, 2012  With dire predictions about this year's flu outbreak, already being called the worst in decades, there's a big effort underway to reach high risk, low-income families, and convince them to get a flu shot.

Monday, December 10, 2012  The Salvation Army and dozens of volunteers will be at the OnCenter all week to sign up families who qualify.

Monday, December 10, 2012  Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital is set to provide free flu shots for children and their families at the Salvation Army Christmas Bureau.

Monday, November 26, 2012  The Salvation Army expects to serve 3,000 families and approximately 8,000 children.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  The Salvation Army expects to serve more than 3,000 needy families for this years Christmas Bureau Distribution Day.

Thursday, December 22, 2011  A record number of families have signed up for this year’s Salvation Army Christmas Bureau, which means today’s Distribution Day will be busier than ever.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011  A record number of families have signed up for this year's Christmas Bureau Distribution.

Friday, December 16, 2011  The Salvation Army says the number of people signing up for Christmas Bureau Distribution day has increased this year.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011  Last year 2500 families received help from the Salvation Army's Christmas Bureau. The Executive Director is expecting even more this year.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010  An annual event once again helped the needy in Central New York, as close to 3,000 families turned out for this year's Christmas Bureau Distribution day.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010  Downtown motorists are asked to plan accordingly and use alternative routes to avoid delays.

Friday, December 17, 2010  Today is the last day you can register to take part in the Salvation Army's annual Christmas Bureau charity giveaway.