Salvation Army helping children in tornado-ravaged North Carolina town
By Shelley Henderson– As Captain Teresa Bush picked her way through a field in Windsor, North Carolina, the first thing she noticed was toys—a bicycle hanging at the top of a tree, stuffed animals strewn across a field, playthings scattered among
Salvation Army responds swiftly to Dallas tornado
The Salvation Army of North Texas is providing assistance in affected communities after severe weather spawned a tornado that struck the Dallas area Sunday evening. Several neighborhoods were left without power and structural damage has been reported throughout the city. A
Salvation Army opposes bill to decriminalize prostitution in D.C.
Thursday’s hearing in front of the District Council’s Public Safety Committee lasted more than 14 hours. The Salvation Army testified alongside more than 150 advocates and survivors to oppose legislation that would fully decriminalize prostitution in the nation’s capital, including traffickers,
Salvation Army serves at site of deadly building collapse in New Orleans
A Hard Rock Hotel building that was under construction in downtown New Orleans near the historic French Quarter partially collapsed Saturday, killing two people and injuring several more. The Salvation Army of Greater New Orleans was on hand to provide emotional
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 now housing refugees in McAllen, Texas
The organization has worked closely with Catholic Charities to serve the population since 2014. Hidalgo County, Texas, is dealing with a massive influx of migrant families who were released from immigration detention after Customs and Border Protection announced they were over
Salvation Army responds as deadly tornadoes hit Alabama and Georgia
By Hanna Karlsson - After tornadoes hit Alabama and Georgia March 3, The Salvation Army’s well-rehearsed emergency response swung into action. The worst storm struck around Beauregard, in Lee County, about 60 miles east of Alabama’s state capital, Montgomery, with tornadoes
Salvation Army opens jail diversion shelter in Florida
28-bed facility is designed to break the cycle of chronic homelessness In culmination of more than three years of planning, The Salvation Army in Fort Pierce, Florida, opened a jail diversion shelter that will house homeless men, including veterans. The concept was
Salvation Army serves small Hispanic community hit by Michael
By Donald Felice - Nestled in the southwestern corner of the state of Georgia just over the Alabama and Florida state lines, you’ll find Bainbridge. It was first settled as a small trading post in the late 18th century. Residents are
Tornado relief efforts continue in Greensboro
Residents of Greensboro, North Carolina, are still cleaning up from a devastating tornado that touched down on April 15, killing one person. The powerful storm toppled trees and power lines, and tore roofs off dozens of homes and businesses. In all,
Salvation Army supports responders after FIU bridge collapse
The Salvation Army Miami-Dade Emergency Disaster Services team arrived at the site of a bridge collapse near Florida International University (FIU) to serve first responders. Raymond Boyd, local disaster services coordinator began distributing water, coffee, and snacks to responders who
After Parkland: How The Salvation Army uplifts a community wounded
By Kristin Marguerite Doidge - The date of Feb. 14, 2018, will haunt many residents of the Parkland, Florida, community for years to come. On what should have been a quiet, sunny school day afternoon, hundreds of students, parents, teachers, and faculty