When a New Mexico pueblo was without water for weeks, The Salvation Army stepped in
Santa Fe (New Mexico) Corps Officer Lt. Ismael Gutierrez got a call in early November. On the other end, a man from the government said a nearby Native American settlement, Pueblo of Acoma, had been out of water for a
In Kenya, The Salvation Army helps amid crisis from extreme drought
East Africa is currently facing extreme drought and a food security crisis which has been caused by a combination of circumstances. In Kenya, five consecutive years in which the rains failed or fell short have caused the price of staple
The Salvation Army distributes ‘life-saving’ water in Jackson, Mississippi
Heavy rain and flooding caused damage to the main water treatment facility in Jackson, Mississippi, on Aug. 29, leaving more than 180,000 residents without clean drinking water. The Salvation Army’s response was immediate and critical to the welfare of the
Salvation Army responds to the worst flooding Pakistan’s seen in 60 years
Pakistan is facing its worst flooding for 60 years, as heavy rainfall continues in some regions. An estimated 33 million people have been affected by the intense flooding and 80 of 160 districts have been declared as “calamity hit,” according
Remembering the hope from The Salvation Army’s response to Hurricane Iniki’s destruction
Thirty years ago, Hurricane Iniki struck the island of Kauai Sept. 11, bringing rain and destruction. It is widely regarded as the worst hurricane in Hawaii history. Lihue (Hawaii) Corps Officer Captain Shawn Keoho said she still hears about the
Following historic Montana floods, The Salvation Army aims to aid recovery
In early June, Pam Peterson, a local pastor at Red Lodge Community Church in Red Lodge, Montana, heard that campsites at neighboring Yellowstone National Park were being evacuated due to flooding caused by snowmelt and rain. And soon after, her
In wake of Kentucky floods, The Salvation Army continues recovery efforts
The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) in the USA Southern Territory are responding to catastrophic floods, landslides and mudslides in Eastern Kentucky, caused by multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms on July 27. At least 37 people have died and
Salvation Army utility assistance programs offer relief amid inflation
Amid a record-breaking inflation rate, American households are having to make hard choices about how to spend their money, including on essentials like utilities. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the cost of energy services—including electricity and gas—has increased
International student helps EDS during New Mexico’s historic wildfires
One day, Tin Kit Au-Yeung (Autinn), an international student from Hong Kong, was attending classes at United World College (UWC)-USA in Montezuma, New Mexico. The next, she was evacuating with her classmates from the largest wildfire in the state’s history. The
The Salvation Army responds to tragic elementary school shooting in Texas
Following the fatal mass shooting at Robb Elementary School, The Salvation Army of San Antonio has been providing much-needed support in the city of Uvalde, Texas. The attack, which occurred on May 24, saw 21 fatalities and at least 17
The humanitarian aid The Salvation Army’s providing in response to war in Ukraine
As we know from international news reports and statements from other official bodies, eastern and southern parts of Ukraine continue to face fierce fighting, exacerbating the already dire humanitarian crisis. As intense fighting and airstrikes continue to cause civilian casualties
A conversation on The Salvation Army’s Ukraine response with the West’s John Berglund
For more than 20 years, Western Territorial Emergency/Disaster Services Director John Berglund has been on the frontlines of The Salvation Army’s disaster response—responding to both natural and manmade disasters. He served as the Emergency Services Director at The Salvation Army’s U.S.