10 ways The Salvation Army is helping now amid coronavirus pandemic
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Salvation Army continues to house the homeless, feed the hungry and meet human needs in every respect. If you’re in need, please call your local Salvation Army or find a location near
Salvation Army responds to natural disasters in Utah, Colorado during COVID-19 outbreak
Emergency Disaster Services teams were still ready to serve as multiple crises stormed the division. By Vivian Lopez– In the span of two days—and in the middle of a worldwide pandemic—The Salvation Army Intermountain Division’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) team responded to
The six key pillars of Salvation Army service
If there’s one thing we hear time and time again, it’s this: “I thought The Salvation Army was just kettles and thrift stores!”…Which is generally followed by: “I wish more people knew about all The Salvation Army does.” So, allow us
Salvation Army creates new housing for Camp Fire displacees
Eligible families will gain access to wraparound services for up to 18 months. By Abagail Courtney - Nov. 8, 2018 is a day that will never be forgotten in Butte County, California. That’s the day the Camp Fire set out on its
How drones are changing the disaster relief industry
Disasters now displace three to ten times more people than conflict and war, but what if we had a better system to provide early warnings and deliver aid? Some people hear “drone,” and they think aerial surveillance a la “Big Brother”
What it’s like to survive unexpected homelessness
California fire survivors begin to rebuild. Amber McErquiaga woke up in her home in Paradise, California, on Nov. 8, 2018, to get ready to take her children to school and go to work at the local Salvation Army Family Store, just
Army serves first responders to Minnesota fire
The Salvation Army deployed a disaster team to downtown Brainerd, Minn., at 5 a.m. this morning to serve firefighters and other first responders battling a fire less than a block from the Brainerd Salvation Army. Disaster volunteers Tom Isle, Bill Lakin
Salvos help Cyclone Marcia victims
Storm wreaks havoc in Queensland, Australia. Six days after Tropical Cyclone Marcia devastated townships in Queensland, Australia, the state government donated $1 million to four organizations, including The Salvation Army, to help with relief efforts. "This contribution of $1 million is the