The Salvation Army continues work in Texas long after media frenzy
Now that the immediate threat has subsided, recovery efforts have fully pivoted to long-term mode. By Caitlin Johnston - The cameras turned away from Beaumont, Texas, weeks ago, chasing Irma, Maria, Nate and other devastating storms hitting the United States over a
What we learned this hurricane season
Two of the biggest natural disasters struck back-to-back—delivering a host of obstacles and shedding some light on why The Salvation Army does what it does. The longest major “hurricane drought” in U.S. history came to a sudden and devastating end late
Social media connects hurricane survivors to relief
Thanks to a Facebook post from Kera Kizzee of Houston, Texas, The Salvation Army helped three chefs from North Carolina serve 1,000 tacos to her neighborhood. It started with a message to The Salvation Army of Greater Houston’s Facebook page. “Can 77044
Hometown athletes visit Hurricane Harvey survivors
Until August 25, most of the people who would walk through the doors of The Salvation Army of Greater Houston’s Family Residence were women and children coming to escape domestic violence and crime. Now, the shelter is offering a safe
Hurricane Harvey: A Letter From General André Cox
By André Cox, General - To all Salvationists and friends, In recent days, Texas has suffered from a natural disaster that cannot have escaped your attention. News channels and internet feeds have been relaying information about the devastation caused. The situation is
The Salvation Army continues response for Hurricane Harvey victims
The Salvation Army continues to provide practical assistance and emotional and spiritual care in cities throughout the areas affected by Hurricane Harvey in southern Texas. Some areas of Houston have seen over 40 inches of rainfall with another seven to