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In response to the governor of New Mexico declaring a state of emergency, The Salvation Army Southwest Division has deployed an emergency disaster team to provide donation management to aid those affected by the South Fork and Salt fires burning near Ruidoso.   Donations of new items are being accepted from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at the Roswell Armory, located at 1 W. Earl Cummings Loop, where The...

The Salvation Army Western Division is responding to widespread flooding in Northwest Iowa.   A Salvation Army disaster-relief team from Western Divisional headquarters in Omaha arrived in Rock Valley, Iowa, to survey the damage and create a plan to provide support to those impacted by the flooding.   On Monday June 24th Salvation Army disaster-relief teams began serving breakfast, lunch, and dinn...

Lost Bridge Village, a rural community of 400, prides itself on its kindness and generosity. However, when a tornado tore through the area, the residents found themselves in dire straits, lacking power, water, and sewer services.   "We are so far out that we get forgotten," said Stacey from Lost Bridge Water and Sewer. Even five days post-storm, more than 100 people remained without power.   The S...

For young adults struggling to find their place, The Salvation Army in Guelph, Ont., offers connection and friendship.   The Young Adults Drop-In was an initiative that started in 2022. The goal is to create a wellness hub for young adults and build bridges between the community and The Salvation Army.   Drop-in attendees meet every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., to socialize, play board games and video ga...

The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit reminds the public that anyone seeking relief from the scorching temperatures hitting metro Detroit, can visit their local Salvation Army corps community center to stay safe and cool.   As heat advisories have been in effect with heat indexes topping 95 degrees in metro Detroit. The nonprofit’s 13 corps community centers are serving as cooling centers during nor...

With the prospect of a tropical storm causing extensive rainfall along the Texas Gulf Coast, The Salvation Army Texas Division is preparing to respond to the affected areas, supporting first responders and affected families with food, hydration and needed supplies.   Tropical storm warnings have been issued for parts of the Texas and Mexico coasts ahead of the disturbance, which is likely to becom...

This year marks 140th year anniversary of the Lansing Capital Area Salvation Army in Lansing Michigan. It all began in 1884, when The Salvation Army came to downtown Lansing. According to news archives, the arrival caused quite a stir in nearby Mason. On May 8th, 1884, the headline on the front-page of the Ingham County News, read “The Salvation Army”. The article went on to say how after three Ar...

Students often let their reading skills slide in the summer, but not if The Salvation Army’s Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Dayton, Ohio, has anything to say about it.   The popular Read and Feed program is back this summer with seven Monday events scheduled at the city’s Stuart Patterson Park. Families can come together for a free lunch and book giveaway, and each week, a featured...

In the wake of the powerful storms and tornadoes that have severely impacted Denton, Collin, and Cooke counties in Texas, The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Service (EDS) team, has mobilized three mobile kitchens from Lewisville, Fort Worth, and Sherman and a Rapid Response Unit from Irving to provide critical support to the affected communities.   The Salvation Army has established a presence...

Over 80 fatalities have been reported in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, with the number expected to rise. Almost 150,000 people have been displaced from their homes.   The Guaíba river burst its banks in Porto Alegre, the state capital, flooding parts of the city and surrounding towns. As soon as the roads are clear, the Salvation Army’s canteen and donation truck will be heading to Porto Alegre...

The Salvation Army along with partner agencies are fighting hunger in North Carolina with the initiative called, Bucket Brigade.   This is a unique program for families to grow their own portable ‘Grow Buckets while learning how to grow vegetables themselves. This can even help families stretch their grocery budgets.   From budding young planters to seasoned master gardeners, attendees learn both...

For 10 years, The Salvation Army Canoga Park Adult Rehabilitation Center in California has leased a nearby garden plot and brought beneficiaries to cultivate, nurture and harvest crops as part of their rehabilitation journey.   For the past decade, the Saturday morning practice of tending the garden for an hour and a half has supported beneficiaries’ recoveries.   Weather permitting, a group of tw...

From July to December of 2023, The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services team in London, Ontario., worked with other agencies to aid the vulnerable population.   The initiative was created by the City of London, who called upon The Salvation Army to assist them. The program, Service Depots at Encampments, provided daily basic needs to people experiencing homelessness, living in unsheltered...

The Salvation Army of Tallahassee, Florida spent the weekend serving their community following severe weather, including strong winds and tornados, that tore through the State Capital early last Friday morning. Parts of the city were heavily impacted by the storms, but the outlying areas of Leon County received major storm damages mostly due to the vast number of trees that were downed.   As the s...

The Salvation Army of Columbus Georgia commemorated a significant milestone in its mission to alleviate homelessness with the groundbreaking ceremony for its new Center of Hope on March 25th.   Designed to accommodate up to 17 families in need, the Center of Hope aims not only to provide shelter but also to empower individuals with the tools necessary to transcend the cycle of poverty.   The proje...

After a local community kitchen was a victim of theft, The Salvation Army in Grand Falls, Newfoundland, stepped up to offer their support. A group of individuals broke into the church in which the Grand Falls Community Kitchen runs. They stole thousands of dollars worth of food and some cookware.   Although not a part of The Salvation Army, the kitchen and the Army have a wonderful working relatio...

Southern Oklahoma received a significant impact from one of the 25 tornadoes that swept through the state overnight on April 27th. Amidst the chaos and destruction, The Salvation Army quickly responded, arriving that Sunday evening to provide assistance.   Assigned to serve the Marietta Oklahoma area, the Chickasha mobile feeding unit, led by Lt. Bobby McFarland and his team, not only provided foo...

Over the past several days the State of Texas has seen increased severe weather with isolated tornados and flooding around the state. Governor Abbot has declared a state of emergency which releases state assets to help local jurisdictions if needed.   The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services have activated to a level II (Escalated Response) as of Wednesday May 1st. As more supercell storms...

Since the pandemic, food banks operated by The Salvation Army have become an increasingly critical resource.   Before the pandemic, The Salvation Army in Saskatchewan Canada provided food hampers to about 10 clients a day. Now, with the rise of food costs, they have been serving up to 25 per day.   Once a month, regular clients come in to pick up a bag of groceries, a bag of meat, and a hamper fil...

Asbury University recently hosted their second annual Camp Hiring Fair. Camp directors and leaders from over 25 Salvation Army camps arrived on campus, each hoping to recruit young people to work at their camp this summer.   Camp directors pulled out all the stops to attract capable and energetic summer employees. This unique hiring fair not only showcased the diverse opportunities available acros...

As the 2024 Hurricane Season quickly approaches, Emergency Disaster Services professionals from The Salvation Army took part in a week-long territorial training intended to enhance their knowledge and overall service capabilities.   Partner agencies, including FEMA and Send Relief also participated with presentations on updates to the FEMA Individual Assistance Programs and Disaster Case. Salvatio...

Staff and volunteers from The Salvation Army joined community partners to dedicate two rebuilt homes in Port Isabel that were previously destroyed by a tornado.   Homes and businesses in Cameron County, in South Texas, experienced considerable damage when a powerful storm struck in May of 2023.   Working closely with other community partners, The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services team coo...

A new canteen truck staffed by trained Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services responders from the Massachusetts Division entered into service in time for the 128th Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15ththanks to the donation of a generous donor.   The Salvation Army’s new custom canteen truck took 18 months to build and arrive. It was made possible by a $150,000 donation in 2022 by Dan Flatley,...

Two years after Hurricane Ian ravaged coastal Southwest Florida’s Port Charlotte Community, The Salvation Army of Port Charlotte celebrated National Volunteer Month. Their new mobile canteen was launched at the same time as they celebrated their army of volunteers in Charlotte and DeSoto counties. A grant from the Charlotte Community Foundation helped make the purchase possible.   Debuting the new...