| 16 June 2008 |
| SALVATION ARMY SERVES FIRE FIGHTERS AT SCENE OF FIRE IN VIRGINIA |
The
Roanoke Corps received a call for its Canteen (mobile kitchen) to
assist with meals to the fire fighters who were working on Poor
Mountain in Montgomery County, VA.
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| 15 May 2008 |
| Arkansas, Oklahoma Tornado Relief - Update |
The
Salvation Army continued its meal service in Stuttgart to all of those
involved in recovery efforts as well as storm survivors.
On Wednesday, The Salvation Army feeding operations came to a close in
Picher, Oklahoma.
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| 15 May 2008 |
| SALVATION ARMY RELIEF TEAM HEADS TO CHINA EARTHQUAKE REGION |
A
Salvation Army relief team from the Hong Kong and Macau Command is on
its way to Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, to see how best the Army
can provide help to the many thousands of people affected by the
earthquake that killed around 20,000 people.
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| 14 May 2008 |
| ARKANSAS, OKLAHOMA RESIDENTS CONTINUE TO SIFT THROUGH DEBRIS |
The
Salvation Army continued to reach out to the residents of Picher, a
small rural town located in Northeast Oklahoma near the Oklahoma
border.
The Salvation Army continues feeding operations in this community of
close to 10,000 residents.
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| 14 May 2008 |
| MELBOURNE SALVATION ARMY RESPONDS TO FIRES IN BREVARD COUNTY |
Melbourne, Fla. - The Salvation Army is responding to a brush fire that has scorched nearly 4,000 acres in Brevard County.
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| 14 May 2008 |
| SALVATION ARMY LAUNCHES APPEAL FOR SICHUAN EARTHQUAKE RELIEF |
The strongest earthquake to hit China in more than three decades struck in Sichuan Province yesterday (12 May, 2008).
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| 14 May 2008 |
| SALVATION ARMY RESPONDS TO SEVERE WEATHER IN NCV |
The
Salvation Army is providing canteens (mobile feeding units) in
Stafford, VA after a tornado touched down and left 140 houses damaged
and many completely demolished.
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| 14 May 2008 |
| Sichuan Earthquake Relief Update |
The
earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale destroyed an extensive
area in Sichuan Province. The death toll is expected to keep climbing.
Hundreds of thousands survivors, who lost their loved ones and homes,
are in deep sorrow.
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| 13 May 2008 |
| SALVATION ARMY OFFERS SUPPORT TO TORNADO SURVIVORS |
The
Salvation Army continued to help communities affected by Saturday's
deadly round of storms in the states of Oklahoma and Missouri.
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| 12 May 2008 |
| ARKANSAS-OKLAHOMA DIVISION RESPONDS TO DEADLY TORNADO |
The
Salvation Army is responding to first responders and victims in the
aftermath of a deadly tornado that hit Ottawa County late Saturday
evening. Survivors picked through what little remains that was left in
their community as a result of the
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| 12 May 2008 |
| ARKANSAS-OKLAHOMA DIVISION RESPONDS TO STUTTGART, AR |
The
Pine Bluff, AR mobile feeding unit (canteen)is busy responding to a
tornado stricken-area yet again, only one week after a series of
tornadoes affected communities within a few miles of their office.
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| 12 May 2008 |
| MCALESTER, OK AREA HIT BY TORNADO |
The
Salvation Army is responding to a tornado that affected Pittsburg
County southwest of McAlester. Captain Rick Swartz deployed his mobile
feeding unit to Bache, OK where damage was reported and a dozen or so
homes damaged or destroyed.
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| 11 May 2008 |
| SALVATION ARMY RESPONDS TO SEVERE WEATHER IN GEORGIA |
Early
Sunday morning severe weather hit the central Georgia area leaving a
path of destruction and cutting power to thousands. Salvation Army
disaster teams responded immediately by setting up emergency feeding
and hydration operations.
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| 8 May 2008 |
| SALVATION ARMY BEGINS SOCIAL SERVICE ASPECT OF DISASTER SERVICES |
As
the rain falls and the thunderstorms begin yet again in the
Arkansas-Oklahoma corridor, many Arkansans have lost everything. They
are trying to salvage what they can from the recent tornadoes, although
in most cases, everything is completely destroyed.
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| 8 May 2008 |
| THE SALVATION ARMY RESPONDING TO TORNADO VICTIMS IN TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI |
In
the morning hours of May 8, 2008, a strong line of storms moved across
North Mississippi, spawning tornadoes in and around Tupelo, Mississippi
damaging the Tupelo Furniture Market and other Tupelo businesses.
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| 7 May 2008 |
| SALVATION ARMY RESPONDS TO TORNADOES IN ARKANSAS - UPDATE |
While
residents continue clean-up, The Arkansas-Oklahoma Division of The
Salvation Army continues to provide meals and cold drinks. The National
Guard and many county officials are still working hard to clear
roadways and secure many areas.
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| 6 May 2008 |
| THE SALVATION ARMY IN MYANMAR (BURMA) RESPONDS TO CYCLONE NARGIS |
The
Salvation Army in Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) is responding to
the devastation caused by Cyclone Nargis, which is thought to have
killed more than 20,000 people.
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| 6 May 2008 |
| THE SALVATION ARMY RESPONDS TO TORNADOES IN ARKANSAS |
In Damascus, The Salvation Army is working with the Woodmen of the Word and the First Baptist Church on Highway 65.
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| 4 May 2008 |
| The Salvation Army Arkansas-Oklahoma Assessing Damage from Multiple Tornadoes |
The
Arkansas-Oklahoma Division of The Salvation Army is in the process of
assessing several locations in Arkansas due to powerful storms that
went through early this morning.
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| 4 May 2008 |
| The Salvation Army Responds to Tornadoes in Arkansas |
Following
the deadly aftermath of the storms yesterday evening and this morning,
the Arkansas-Oklahoma Division is responding in multiple counties to
those affected.
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| 1 May 2008 |
| SALVATION ARMY CONTINUES TO MEET THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY'S NEEDS IN CHATTANOOGA |
Since
the Salvation Army was deployed to assist victims and families of the
ICE raid at the Pilgrim's Pride poultry plant, it has helped more than
200 people get the assistance they need.
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| 1 May 2008 |
| SALVATION ARMY IS WORKING WITH SHRINERS TO |
The Salvation Army is making contact with the Shriners in Chattanooga to help a family in need.
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| 1 May 2008 |
| SALVATION ARMY WORKS WITH COMMUNITY TO HOLD INTER-AGENCY CHILDREN'S PARTY THURSDAY NIGHT |
The
Salvation Army is hosting a neighborhood party Thursday night, May 1,
to help bring some "normalcy" to the children who have been affected by
the recent immigration raids at the Pilgrim's Pride poultry factory.
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| 29 April 2008 |
| SALVATION ARMY BRINGS IN SPANISH-SPEAKING OFFICERS TO ASSIST IN COMMUNITY |
The
need is so great for Spanish-speaking pastors and staff, The Salvation
Army has deployed six officers (pastors) from Kentucky, Texas and
Florida to help counsel residents affected by the Pilgrim's Pride ICE
raid.
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| 29 April 2008 |
| SALVATION ARMY RESPONDS TO SIERRA MADRE FIRE |
Close
on the heels of the "Sierra Madre" wildfire breaking out this weekend,
The Salvation Army's Pasadena Corps dispatched its mobile canteen unit
to assist evacuees and first responders.
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| 29 April 2008 |
| SALVATION ARMY RESPONDS TO TORNADO IN SUFFOLK |
Since the tornado struck in Suffolk, Virginia, The Salvation Army has already served over 150 victims.
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| 28 April 2008 |
| SALVATION ARMY DOING THE MOST GOOD DURING TIME OF NEED IN THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY |
The
Salvation Army Chattanooga Area Command is responding to a
nontraditional disaster that has left more than 300 children without
their parents and dozens without a household income.
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| 24 April 2008 |
| SALVATION ARMY HELPS LOCAL HISPANIC FAMILIES IN THE WAKE OF INS RAID AT PILGRIM'S PRIDE FACILITY |
Following
the recent INS raids at Chattanooga's Pilgrim's Pride facility, well
over 100 illegal immigrants were detained pending further governmental
action. Twenty-two of these individuals have since been released home,
though they must wear ankle bracelets to monitor their movements.
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| 21 April 2008 |
| NEW OPENINGS IN NAMIBIA AND MALI TAKE SALVATION ARMY WORK INTO 115 COUNTRIES |
The
Salvation Army has 'opened fire' in the African nations of Namibia and
Mali, bringing to 115 the number of countries where it is officially at
work.
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| 16 April 2008 |
| MANY KENYAN REFUGEES IN UGANDA STILL NOT RETURNING HOME |
Refugees
who fled the recent unrest in Kenya are still living across the border
in Uganda and being cared for by local families and a few
non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
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