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With the hardest flash flooding rainfall in more than a century, the Salvation Army’s Midland Division leapt to emergency disaster service last week when St. Louisans found themselves displaced or stranded because of the extreme weather. Flood recovery supplies were donated to and distributed at the Saint Ann Community Center, at 1 Community Center Drive in Saint Ann. They’re available for people...

On July 27th storms moved through eastern KY delivering 11 to 14 inches of rain within 48 hours.  Numerous counties were affected by severe flooding, including Perry, Clay, Floyd, Letcher, Owsley and Pike counties. Currently, assessment and search and rescue continues with more rain on the way. The Salvation Army’s Kentucky emergency disaster services have provided 500 cleanup kits and will contin...

On the morning of July 4th, 2022, tragedy struck the close-knit Highland Park, Illinois community when a gunman took the lives of six people and injured more than thirty. In response to this tragedy, specially-trained chaplains from The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services have been on-site, providing support to those seeking a compassionate ear at family resource centers and memorial site...

The Salvation Army in Biloxi, Mississippi, has recently created a new community garden available not just to Kroc members but the entire community. What was once a barren plot of land near the running track has been transformed into a lush community garden. Mississippi Farm to School is an organization that connects farmers with schools to bring Mississippi-grown produce into school cafeterias. Th...

The Salvation Army in Paducah Kentucky announced today that they will take over administration of the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (Also known as the SSVF) program in Paducah and other areas of western Kentucky. According to the VA, the SSVF program provides case management and supportive services to prevent the imminent loss of a veteran’s home or identify a new, more suitable housing...

Storms on July 13th dumped heavy rains – up to 4.5 inches – resulting in flash flooding across parts of VA and WV. Buchanan County VA and McDowell County WV suffered the worst impacts of the storm. These storms knocked out power, cell, phone and even water services in some areas, though much of service has been restored. Preliminary damage assessment shows at least 17 bridges washed away, and many...

The Salvation Army has activated new services and evolved existing services across the country to help provide hydration and shade for homeless individuals, senior citizens, and other vulnerable populations at risk of suffering from heat stroke and other heat-related conditions. The life-threatening heat wave currently impacting approximately 35 million Americans marks the beginning of what expert...

To help strengthen communities facing undue hardships caused by the pandemic and inflation, four Salvation Army service areas located in the Indiana Division received grant awards totaling over $37,000 from the Glick Community Relief Fund, a grant program of Glick Philanthropies that supports local nonprofit organizations providing access to basic needs. All grant awards received will be used to s...

After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Dallas Cowboys aimed for the fences in early June with the Reliant Home Run Derby benefiting The Salvation Army. Thousands of fans cheered on the Cowboys at Riders Field in Frisco, Texas, and the ninth annual charity competition resulted in Reliant donating $135,000 to 22 nonprofit organizations, the largest amount in the event’s history. The Relian...

Summer is flying by and a new school year will be here before we know it. Every year, The Salvation Army partners with local Walmarts and Walmart.com to make it easy to ensure every student in our local communities has the necessary tools to succeed. Find your local Salvation Army on Facebook or visit SalvationArmyUSA.org to find out how to help students in your community. If you’re in the Atlanta...

On Monday, June 27th, more than 28 palettes of food left a Convoy of Hope warehouse in Missouri and began a journey more than 5,000 miles long. The food, purchased through a $1 million donation from generous Salvation Army World Service Office donors, will relieve some of the significant food insecurity that has come about since the start of the Ukrainian crisis in February. Convoy of Hope's Inter...

On Tuesday, June 14th, The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit held a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off the expansion of its Detroit Conner Creek Corps Community Center, located on the city’s east side. The expansion will include: - Construction of new classrooms to support additional educational opportunities, - Expansion of Conner Creek’s existing senior center, student and youth programs, - Const...

Earlier this year, The Salvation Army Indiana Division distributed brochures to inform donors and prospects of Hometown Endowment Funds, a perpetual gift that can be designated for a specific Salvation Army location or program. The brochure’s title, “Be a Hometown Hero” caught the eyes of anonymous long-time donors of The Salvation Army and citizens of Columbus, Indiana. Upon reading the brochure...

The Salvation Army Southern Nevada wants to remind the public during Pride Month that it currently offers the only Safety Dorm for LGBTQ+ individuals in southern Nevada. The shelter is free and offers services like laundry, showers, hygiene kits, clothing, and bus passes. Each of our homeless shelters, transitional housing programs, permanent supportive housing services, and re-entry resources are...

As affordable housing in Central Florida has moved the area to the top of the list of least affordable places to live in the U.S., and The Salvation Army seeing more and more clients in need of assistance, they knew something had to be done.  “Pathway to Housing”, is an extension of The Salvation Army’s existing “Pathway to Hope” nationwide initiate providing high-quality case management and outre...

Indiana’s COVID-19 public health emergency ended on March 3rd, 2022, making May 31st the final day that SNAP recipients would receive the maximum benefit allowed in accordance to the number of people in their household. The Salvation Army has already seen an increase in visits to its food pantries and hot food programs over the past several months as inflation has made it harder for families to pu...

The Salvation Army of Greater New Orleans recently launched a $200,000 capital campaign to fully renovate and update 20 apartments in the Center of Hope that give respite to daily challenges for families when they need it most. Everything from the interior walls to flooring, lighting, plumbing, and cabinetry is being upgraded or replaced to convert what admittedly are somewhat drab apartments due...

FOLLOWING a fatal mass shooting at the Robb Elementary School, The Salvation Army of San Antonio has been providing much-needed support in the city of Uvalde, Texas. In the wake of this tragedy, The Salvation Army stepped up to deliver service to the needs of this community. A Salvation Army canteen was set up to serve sandwiches, snacks, coffee and cold drinks to the first responders. Providing a...

For over 75 years, The Salvation Army Harbor Light has provided care in eastern Michigan, focusing on recovery, self-sufficiency, and sustaining a healthier life. Now, with the nutrition classes instructed by Gerrylynn McNeal from Michigan State University, learning healthy lifestyle changes is even more accessible. McNeal, who has been working with The Salvation Army since 2017, offers nutrition...

The Salvation Army has a very important component of emergency disaster services, which is emotional and spiritual. During times of crisis, The Salvation Army utilizes trained personnel to provide comfort to rescue workers and disaster survivors. Lt. Crystal McFarland, an Oklahoma Corps Officer, was deployed as an Emotional and Spiritual Care Officer. She described the last stop the mobile feeding...

Golf 4 Kids is a long-standing tradition in central Indiana where a fun day out on the golf course also helps to send local children in need to summer camp. The morning of May 11, welcomed more than 100 golfers to one of Indiana’s premier golf courses, Brickyard Crossing Golf Course at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. 30 teams competed in the golf outing while raising money for a great cause. Golf...

Mother’s Day is a holiday honoring motherhood that’s observed in different forms throughout the world.  The Salvation Army wanted to honor the tradition of Mother’s Day while serving disaster survivors with hope and a special blessing. On Sunday, May 9th in Shawnee, Oklahoma, The Salvation Army had two rapid response units providing meals and drinks to those affected by recent tornadoes.  As mothe...

The Salvation Army has continued to respond to the humanitarian crisis unfolding across Europe as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, whilst recognizing that not everyone in Russia either supports the war or is free to state their objection. The Salvation Army has responded to the needs of refugees in all but two of the European countries in which it operates, by providing food, hygiene, pra...

Founded in 2011 in Cleveland, Tennessee, Inman Coffee is a one-of-a-kind ministry of The Salvation Army that daily aims to reach and develop young persons for Christ. The idea for the coffeehouse sprung from a desire to create community, drawing on experience for both co-founders Joel and Cheryl Rogers, in operating in the coffee world and pairing that knowledge with a passion for empowering young...

This past Sunday, The Salvation Army’s 15-minute, weekly show, Words of Life- just launched a new 7-week series on technology and the church. Words of Life host, Bernie Dake, is joined by author/ professor and podcaster Jason Thacker. Throughout this series, Jason will be discussing how algorithms impact our world-view whether we realize it or not. And, how the church shouldn’t be in fear of the t...