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GREENSBORO – Pamela jackson may not be what you think of when you imagine a typical Salvation Army client. She's a teacher's assistant but still can't make ends meet.

“I am working full-time and trying to pay all the bills that's possible. You have to shuffle things around when money is a little bit low,” she said.

Jackson took a pay cut this year as the district tried to balance its budget and that's when she turned to the Salvation Army for help.

“Jesus has really had them there to help with me and my daughter whatever things we have needed as far as food and clothing or toys,” said Jackson.

Over the last few years, the Salvation Army has seen the need steadily increasing, but this year they say they're seeing more working folks like Jackson asking for help.

“They're just struggling with paying their daily bills and maybe just one bill away from becoming homeless or not being able to pay their rent or their utilities,” Salvation Army Maj. Kent Davis said.

And that's why especially during the holiday season, the Salvation Army relies on its different fundraisers. The biggest one being the Red Kettle campaign.

“Because it really helps us sustain being us, being here every day of the year. We not only do the Christmas work but we provide shelter, we provide meals,” said Davis.

While the need is on the rise, Davis says he knows the community will step up to answer the call for help, and that's helping to give Jackson something money can't buy -- peace of mind.

News 14 Carolina and our parent company, Time Warner Cable, are inviting you to help families in need. You can drop off a new, unwrapped toy at any Time Warner Cable customer care center, payment center or kiosk through Dec. 14. All gifts will help families through the Salvation Army.