Salvation Army continues to help families affected by Imelda
Salvation Army units in Southeast Texas have been out in their respective communities delivering practical support to those affected by flooding from Tropical Storm Imelda. As residents work to clean and gut their homes, many have noted that recent flood levels
Salvation Army serves vulnerable California coast as evacuations begin
By Justin Pansacola - With heavy rains expected for the next few days, local authorities have issued a mandatory evacuation order within Santa Barbara County, in anticipation of mudslides and flash floods. Evacuees have begun to head to the American Red Cross
Salvation Army responds to Sri Lanka floods
Severe flooding and mudslides have displaced more than half a million people. By Peter McGuigan - Following severe flooding and mudslides in south-western Sri Lanka, The Salvation Army is providing much-needed practical and spiritual support to hundreds of families and individuals. More
Salvation Army assists Missouri flood victims
The city of Valley Park issued a mandatory evacuation on May 1. By Jack Wang - Large portions of eastern Missouri and southern Illinois remain under flood warnings. The Weather Channel has reported nine deaths due to flooding across the South and
Salvation Army relief efforts underway after Iowa floods
By Rich Draeger - The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services has been working across eastern Iowa to provide feeding and hydration support in response to recent flooding. Heavy, sustained rainfall from storms the past few days have caused the Cedar River to
‘I serve because I was served.’
9/11 worker volunteers after Louisiana floods. By Christopher Bryant - Joe Hillmann came to know The Salvation Army in the aftermath of 9/11. As an environmental consultant for Verizon in New York, he saw firsthand the work that The Salvation Army was doing
Recovery efforts ramp up after historic Louisiana floods
By Jeff Daniel, Major - As the waters from last week’s historic floods begin to recede across Louisiana, relief efforts continue full force for The Salvation Army in Lafayette and the surrounding area. Many residents are now beginning to tackle the task
Salvation Army steps up response to ‘unprecedented’ West Virginia flooding
Historic disaster comes in a year already marked by an abnormally high number of incidents. By Charles Nutt - As heavy rains are expected to return to flood ravaged West Virginia, The Salvation Army is significantly stepping up its relief response across the