Great California ShakeOut reminds us all about earthquake preparedness
On October 16, people all over California will practice their "drop, cover and hold on" technique and turn their minds to the many things that can be done to prepare for earthquakes. Be a do-gooder and...
View ArticleUpdate: Salvation Army’s efforts to slow spread of Ebola virus in Africa
The Salvation Army is supporting 5,000 people with food since many who have recovered from Ebola often return home to find their possessions removed to ward off further infection. And teachers from...
View ArticleAs lava flows toward Hawaii town, Salvation Army is prepared to help
According to the Weather Channel, hot, molten lava from the Kilauea volcano is slowing creeping toward 900 homes in the city of Pahoa on the Big Island of Hawaii. Thankfully, Salvation Army personnel...
View Article#PrayForNepal and send financial relief
The Salvation Army East India Territory's initial response is focused on emergency relief - shelter, water and sanitation - as well the emotional and spiritual support. As the disaster unfolds and we...
View ArticleFedEx “delivers” disaster funding to Salvation Army Nepal relief effort
“During times of disaster, it is crucial for our response teams to provide relief as quickly as possible, and supporters like FedEx ensure that we have the means to do so,” said Lieutenant Colonel...
View ArticleGreek Salvation Army caring for unprecedented number of refugees
For months the news has been reporting the heartbreaking story of migrants arriving in Europe from the Middle East and Africa, fleeing atrocities for an opportunity for something, anything, better. For...
View Article“Everyone laughed at Noah but he’s the only one who had a plan”
In October our news was full of coverage about a recent downpour that created mudslides and flash flooding along the "Grapevine" - the highway that connects California's central valley to Los Angeles....
View ArticleThe Salvation Army’s $1.36 Million Rescue and Relief Fleet
Polaris Industries Inc., the country’s leading manufacturer of off-road vehicles, has delivered 10 Polaris RANGER® vehicles to the Western Territory of The Salvation Army to complete a national search...
View ArticleSalvation Army Heat Relief stations are open in Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona is in the grip of a excessive heat emergency. The temperatures are so high - and for such a sustained period - that people are at risk of heat-related health complications. In order to...
View ArticleThe Salvation Army in FL, GA, SC and NC Responding to Hurricane Matthew
Salvation Army disaster units from Florida to North Carolina are mobilizing to respond to Hurricane Matthew, a powerful tropical cyclone, that has already caused widespread damage in the Caribbean and...
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