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Salvation Army in Texas Responds to Tornado Destruction

On Tuesday, severe storms moved through the Houston, Texas area. This dangerous storm system produced tornadoes and caused the most destruction in the Pasadena, Deer Park, and Bay Town areas.
The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services team has mobilized a full-size canteen from their Pasadena corps and has been serving food, snacks, water, and offering emotional and spiritual care to the community.
At the time of this episode, the full extent of the damage is unknown, but it’s estimated that 130,000 homes were without power.
For updates on how The Salvation Army is working in this community and to find out how you can help, visit disaster.salvationarmyusa.org.
And to make a financial contribution to support The Army’s continued efforts- visit helpsalvationarmy.org

The Salvation Army’s Continued Response to Tornado Outbreak

The Salvation Army of Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi is continuing relief efforts in the areas surrounding Selma, Alabama after devastating tornadoes hit on January 12th. The Salvation Army partnered with Flint Hill Church to serve meals from the church parking lot and through roving vehicles branching out into harder-hit areas.
Pastor John Hill opened his church as a location for first responders, linemen, and survivors of the storm to sit down and have a hot meal.
“There is no way to prepare for that moment when you drive into an area affected by a strong tornado,” said Salvation Army team member, Cindy Smith. “To see and talk with people sorting through rubble to salvage anything they can…it just reminds us why we are here.”
 
The Salvation Army will continue to assess areas of need and respond in the aftermath of the storms.
 
To support The Salvation Army’s Continued efforts, visit helpsalvationarmy.org
 

The Salvation Army response to Alabama, Georgia tornadoes

On Thursday, January 12th, a destructive weather system struck the Southeastern United States, with tornadoes touching down in both Alabama and Georgia. The Salvation Army sprung into action in response to touchdowns in Selma, Alabama and Griffin, Georgia, with a comprehensive response to follow.
The Salvation Army’s Selma Service Center was severely damaged, including extensive roof and window damage. Damage assessments are ongoing in the region, but The Salvation Army has established an Incident Management Assistance Team in the area.
In Georgia, storm damage impacted Spaulding County and the city of Griffin. Additional damage has been reported in Troup County, with ongoing evaluations of what transpired.
The Salvation Army has been providing food, drinks, blankets, and emotional and spiritual care to the disaster survivors.
To support The Salvation Army’s continued efforts, visit helpsalvationarmy.org.

Join the fight during National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month – a national effort to raise awareness about human trafficking and educate others about how to identify and prevent it.
Human trafficking includes sex trafficking, labor trafficking and organ trafficking. And these crimes are more prevalent than many people realize with thousands of victims reported annually in small towns and big cities alike within the US.
 If you are the victim of human trafficking or know someone who is, called the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888. Advocates are available 24/7.
 
Please join The Salvation Army by giving a donation or signing up to volunteer. Learn more at SALVATIONARMYUSA.ORG

The Salvation Army‘s partnership with ’The Chosen’ continues

With a nationwide release on the horizon, The Chosen premiered its third season on Tuesday, November 15 with a special event to benefit The Salvation Army.
The Chosen and The Salvation Army have an ongoing partnership that includes a permanent filming home for the Christian television drama on the grounds of Camp Hoblitzelle in Midlothian, Texas.
Parts of the first two seasons were filmed at Camp Hoblitzelle, which now features a 30,000 square-foot soundstage and a permanently recreated village of Capernaum. Season three is now available to stream worldwide but, in advance of the release The Chosen held a teal-carpet premiere at the Fox Theater in Atlanta.
Following the premiere, the creator of the show, Dallas Jenkins addressed the crowd and took questions, extolling the virtues of The Salvation Army and encouraging attendees to donate above and beyond the cost of tickets. Camp Hoblitzelle was the beneficiary of the evening’s fundraising effort.
 
For more stories like these, visit https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/satoday
 

New Year Message from General Brian Peddle

As we begin a new year, the General of The Salvation Army, General Brian Peddle shared a message of encouragement as we welcome 2023.
He encouraged believers and non-believers alike to focus on what God has done for us and not our own hard work and efforts.
 “I’m inviting you to step into this new year with confidence. Not confidence that comes from your human effort but rather a walking with the once and for all God who says, “My grace is sufficient for you”. May He bless you as you walk with Him. Amen.”
 
To hear the full message from General Brian Peddle visit southernspiritonline.org

The Salvation Army’s Response to Disasters

The military-style structure of The Salvation Army is a significant advantage in quickly responding to disasters like Hurricane Ian. Their Emergency Disaster Services group (EDS) can move trained disaster workers and equipment into affected areas within hours of an event.
 
“Managing a large disaster response team takes a great deal of coordination,” said Major Bobby Jackson, General Secretary overseeing Emergency Disaster Services in Florida. “Our para-military structure enables us to quickly and efficiently mobilize large numbers of people, vehicles, equipment, and implement a network of distribution centers and suppliers to address the many needs facing those affected by a disaster.”
 
The Salvation Army does all of this while simultaneously maintaining normal operations and services throughout affected areas. Food pantries, Angel Tree sign-ups, financial assistance for rent and utilities, and more continue daily.
 
Those wishing to directly support The Salvation Army’s response to disasters like Hurricane Ian can visit: http://helpsalvationarmy.org/
 

The Salvation Army Responds to Mauna Loa Eruption in Hawaii

With the eruption of Mauna Loa starting overnight, The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division were already on standby to provide food for evacuation shelters should Hawaii County require evacuations.
 
Leading up to the event, Victor Leonardi of The Salvation Army stated;
 
“The Salvation Army has an established presence on Hawaii Island, and we are ready to respond with food services in our island communities as needs arise,”
 
“During emergencies, the best way to help those in need is to provide monetary donations which allows the delivery of the exact relief supplies a community needs. Plus, The Salvation Army uses one-hundred percent of all donations designated ‘disaster relief’ in support of disaster operations.”
 
The Salvation Army – Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division offers a wide variety of programs throughout the islands including: affordable senior housing; at-risk youth services and housing; church services and programs; emergency disaster services; family stores; food distribution and feeding programs; homeless services; The Kroc Center – and much more. For more information, visit hawaii.salvationarmy.org.

Salvation Army Remembers Western Kentucky Tornado Outbreak One Year Later

It’s been one year since a violent, long-tracked tornado tore across Western Kentucky, producing severe to catastrophic damage in many towns, including Mayfield, Princeton, and Dawson Springs.
Fifty-seven fatalities were confirmed from the tornado, making it Kentucky’s deadliest tornado on record.
 
Almost immediately, The Salvation Army in the region sprung into action. Emergency Disaster Services responded from Madisonville to Dawson Springs approximately 20 minutes after the tornado moved through.
 
Over the course of the next 28 days, The Salvation Army served 19,000 meals, water, snacks and provided emotional and spiritual care with survivors.
 
Since that initial response of providing food and hydration, the Army has stayed in the area, providing long term care to meet any needs that other agencies, such as FEMA, are unable to meet.
To support The Salvation Army’s Disaster Services team, visit HELPSALVATIONARMY.org

Hometown Heroes

Erin and Ben Napier are nationally beloved for their hit HGTV show, Home Town, where they renovate and restore homes and businesses in small-town communities across America.
After learning more about their local shelter in Laurel, Mississippi in 2021, serving a meal to clients and bell ringing with staff downtown, the Napier’s heart for serving inspired them to partner with The Salvation Army again this year to highlight how the organization loves beyond life’s most difficult situations.
Throughout this holiday season, Ben and Erin Napier will help raise awareness of The Salvation Army programs that serve our neighbors in need in almost every zip code in the United States. The Salvation Army’s message for Americans to “Love Beyond” hunger, shelter, and disasters symbolizes the resources and programs that 30 million Americans rely on year-round.
 
To read the full story- visit https://salvationarmyalm.org/erin-and-ben-napier-revitalize-salvation-army-shelter/