Salvation Army responds to South African unrest with emergency food and support
Rioting, looting and burning of businesses have claimed the lives of nearly 340 people in South Africa since unprecedented civil unrest began earlier this month. Local media reports suggest that the violence has caused an estimated $3.4 billion of damage. With
Salvation Army responds to record-breaking heat in the Pacific Northwest
As the summer began, so did record-breaking heat for the Pacific Northwest of the U.S., which spans Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. And while warmer weather is expected during this time of the year across the country, high temperatures of this
In Western Europe, The Salvation Army responds to flooding
Severe flooding in many parts of Western Europe has claimed 188 lives and wrought destruction across several countries. Rivers in numerous areas have burst their banks, causing damage to property and essential infrastructure. Although Salvation Army properties have also been inundated,
Caribbean Salvation Army Responds to Hurricane Elsa Ahead of Landfall in Florida
Hurricane Elsa, the first of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season, has caused severe damage in the eastern Caribbean islands of St. Lucia and Barbados. Roofs were torn off by the 75 mph winds, with downed trees and power lines blocking roads.
Salvation Army Comes Alongside Communities in Myanmar Conflict
Food insecurity as a result of Myanmar’s constitutional crisis is being addressed by The Salvation Army. Medical supplies are also being provided in communities where access to healthcare items has been disrupted because of the prevailing political situation. On Feb. 1,
Salvation Army brings hope to survivors of Colorado apartment fire
On April 11, a fire at the Sunridge Apartments in Avon, Colorado, left multiple residents displaced, including Axel Lloyd and his fiancée Kaylie Kierstead. They had just closed on their condo at the complex three weeks prior. “It was quite a
Salvation Army helps asylum-seekers crossing the border in Arizona, California
Every day, more people cross the Arizona and California borders seeking asylum. And every day, The Salvation Army’s emergency response teams do what they can to feed, clothe and safely transfer them to new homes. The number of migrants entering the
In India, Salvation Army serves during second wave of COVID-19
The Salvation Army across India is responding as daily recorded cases of COVID-19 reach unprecedented levels. The international movement operates a number of hospitals and clinics across the subcontinent. While Indian government policy has mostly been to deliver COVID-19 treatment
High school senior volunteers to be listening ear during pandemic
A high school student witnesses the power in ministry of presence. High school senior, Valor Ahn, wanted to help people affected by COVID-19. When he saw a post on his church’s website about a volunteer opportunity, he reached out and found
Knitting pattern fundraiser helps survivors of Oregon wildfires
When wildfires raged, small business owner Kay Hopkins had to do something to help When the winds picked up in Oregon during the fall of 2020, Kay Hopkins worried about trees falling in her yard. Her concerns grew, though, as the
The Salvation Army begins COVID-19 vaccination program in Ghana
The Salvation Army’s Urban Aid Clinic in Accra, Ghana, has been working with other health agencies in the West African capital to administer the first COVID-19 vaccines in the country. The injections and any necessary aftercare have been provided free
Grant allows Salvation Army to cover a year’s worth of back rent for those in need
They say good things come in small packages, but they can also come in big ones. Very big. Case in point: The Salvation Army in Monterey, California, was recently granted $2 million in rental assistance from the United Way. The