The Salvation Army aids Afghan evacuees as part of Operation Allies Welcome
This month, The Salvation Army Southwest Division Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) activated an Incident Management Team (IMT) to provide donations management of nearly 100 tons of items in support of Operation Allies Welcome at Holloman Air Force Base (HAFB) near
Officers recall ministry of presence near Ground Zero 20 years later
Majors Bonnie and Les Bussey are retired Salvation Army officers providing pastoral care for active officers in the USA Southern Territory. During the 9/11 terrorist attacks, they were stationed at the Cincinnati (Ohio) Citadel Corps. Here they reflect on their
20 Years Later: Remembering the 9/11 terrorist attacks
Twenty years ago, The Salvation Army was one of the first relief organizations to arrive at Ground Zero in New York City—the scene of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center twin towers. Over the years, Salvation Army leaders
Surviving 9/11: From terror to grace
In September 2001, my husband and I were newlyweds, having been married the year before. We had just moved back to New York City after living that first year in another state where Brian had been assigned a short project
Technology partnership brings drones and manpower to disaster response
When the Telegraph and Mescal fires burned in Gila County, Arizona, in June 2021, first responders with the Gila County Emergency Management Office had access to an additional resource to assist with damage assessment: drones. The drones, piloted by members of
The Salvation Army launches a large-scale response to Hurricane Ida
In the southern U.S., The Salvation Army is engaged in a huge response to help people affected by Hurricane Ida, a Category 4 hurricane which made landfall on Sunday, Aug. 29. At the time of writing, one million people were
Salvation Army Haiti earthquake response expands as UPS flies in additional resources
Further locations receiving humanitarian support from The Salvation Army following the recent earthquake in Haiti have been confirmed, according to The Salvation Army’s International Headquarters (IHQ). Communities in La Fosse, Caillot and La Colline will be provided with essential emergency
The Salvation Army in northeast USA responds to Tropical Storm Henri
Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services personnel in the USA are dealing with the immediate needs of first responders and survivors affected by Tropical Storm Henri, which made landfall on Aug. 22 along the south coast of Rhode Island. The storm, which
Survivors of natural disasters find safe places to sleep thanks to Airbnb grant
When a devastating series of floods struck Hawaii in March, families in Oahu were left homeless and unsure of where to turn. Matthew Beckwith couldn’t sleep. His family’s home was destroyed. Stress burdened him and his wife. Seemingly basic things like
The Salvation Army responds to wildfires in North America and Europe
As more than 260 wildfires continue to sweep across Canada’s British Columbia province, bringing destruction and unthinkable loss, Salvation Army staff and volunteers are providing assistance to evacuees and first responders in multiple communities. Thousands of miles away, The Salvation
The Salvation Army in Haiti prepares to support 9 earthquake-hit communities
A Salvation Army assessment team in the south of Haiti reports that communities are working together to deal with the devastating aftereffects of the 7.2-magnitude earthquake that struck August 14. The Salvation Army’s initial approach will be to target its response
The Salvation Army Responds to Devastating Earthquake in Haiti
The Salvation Army in Haiti is responding after a 7.2-magnitude earthquake brought devastation across the south of the country. Almost 1,300 people are known to have been killed in the disaster, with that number certain to rise as collapsed buildings are