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The Salvation Army, a faith based non-profit organization, has served Palm Beach County since 1922.

Providing Social Services for Individuals & Families daily; Transitional Housing program provides Substance Abuse/Mental Health Counseling, Life Skills Training & Anger Management; Angel Tree Program provides Christmas assistance to local underpriviledged children & families, Holiday Gifts to Nursing Homes, Detention Homes, Hospitals, & Correctional Facilities; Other programs include After School Care, Summer Camp, Music Programs, Group Sports & so much more.

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The Salvation Army of Florida sends crews to tornado-ravaged Oklahoma

(May 22, 2013 - 2:46 PM EDT   by: Dulcinea Cuellar Kimrey).

Fourteen Salvation Army pastors and staff from throughout Florida are traveling to Oklahoma to help those in need in Moore and the surrounding area. Five Salvation Army emotional and spiritual care providers are expected to leave today (Wednesday). They will be on the ground providing direct comfort to those impacted by the tornado. The officers will join 20 other Salvation Army Emotional and Spiritual Care personnel already in Moore, Oklahoma. Those Salvation Army officers leaving today are:  *Capt. Kelly Durant, Miami  *Major Marion Durham, Bradenton  *Major Ron Mott, St. Augustine  *Capt. Chris Farrell, Lake Worth  *Lt. Michael Missey, Naples.

The emotional and spiritual care officers' duties will be to comfort survivors and first responders who may need someone to sit and talk with. For current information on support and services in Oklahoma visit our disaster website at http://disaster.salvationarmyusa.org Please note the fast facts scrolling across the top of the Disaster website:  

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West Palm Beach, FL (May 21, 2013)  - Salvation Army personnel throughout Oklahoma are responding to the devastation left by Monday's tornado. Currently, The Salvation Army of Palm Beach County has one local officer that has been called to active duty to provide emotional and spiritual care.

Captain Chris Farrell, Corps Officer in Lake Worth, FL was called to active duty this afternoon and will be en route to Moore, OK Wednesday morning. Captain Farrell expects to be in Oklahoma for two weeks where he will attend to the emotional and pastoral needs of disaster workers and survivors. "Often individuals affected by overwhelming events like this need someone to listen to them and as ministers of The Salvation Army, this is one of the best things we can do to help them out at this time," says Captain Farrell.

Relief efforts will extend throughout the impacted region. In the short-term aftermath of the tornado, Salvation Army officers and staff will focus primarily on immediate needs providing food, hydration, and emotional and spiritual care to impacted individuals and families.

Canteens (mobile feeding units) involved in the current response from Oklahoma include Central Oklahoma Area Command (Oklahoma City), Ardmore, Enid, Lawton, McAlester and Muskogee. Also, initial disaster response teams from Pine Bluff, Jonesboro and Hot Springs, Arkansas to assist in response.

The best way to help survivors and relief workers is to make a financial contribution. Monetary donations allow disaster responders to immediately meet the specific needs of disaster survivors.

The Salvation Army asks people who want to help those affected by Oklahoma Tornado to visit www.salvationarmyusa.org or call 1-800-SAL-ARMY (1-800-725-2769). Donors may also contribute $10 via their phone bill by text messaging the word STORM to 80888, and confirming the donation with the word, "Yes." Checks may be made out to The Salvation Army Disaster Relief, PO BOX 12600, Oklahoma City, OK 73157. Please designate Oklahoma Tornado on all checks.

* A $10 donation feeds a disaster survivor for one day

*  A $30 donation provides one food box, containing staple foods for a family of four, or one household cleanup kit, containing brooms, mops, buckets and other cleaning supplies

*  A $100 donation can serve snacks and drinks for 125 survivors and emergency personnel at the scene of a disaster

*  A $250 donation can provide one hot meal to 100 people or keep a hydration station operational for 24 hours

*  A $500 donation keeps a Salvation Army canteen (mobile feeding unit) fully operational for one day

At this point, in-kind donations are not being accepted. Used clothing and used furniture are seldom required during an incident. However, these gifts are vitally important in supporting the day-to-day work of your local Salvation Army. Please consider giving these items to your local Salvation Army Family Store or dial 1-800-SA-TRUCK (1-800-728-7825).

For the latest emergency disaster services news, please visit www.disaster.salvationarmyusa.org and follow the EDS team on Twitter @SalArmyEDS. Interested parties may also visit www.salvationarmypalmbeachcounty.org,  and follow www.Facebook.com/SalArmyPBCo.

* Online at www.SalvationArmyUSA.org

* Call 1-800-SAL-ARMY (1-800-725-2769)

* Text the word STORM to 80888 to make a $10 donation through your mobile phone, to confirm your gift, respond with the word YES

* Mail a donation check to Oklahoma Tornado Relief to: The Salvation Army PO Box 12600 Oklahoma City, OK 73157

VOLUNTEERS: Those interested in volunteering should register at www.disaster.salvationarmyusa.org.

Please note that disaster service training is a prerequisite for volunteering in a disaster zone and not all registered volunteers will be called on to serve.

For the most up to date answers on how The Salvation Army is responding to the recent Tornados in Oklahoma please go to The Salvation Army's Disaster Services website: www.disaster.SalvationArmyUSA.org

What is important is that you realize how you CAN help The Salvation Army and those in Oklahoma by providing accurate and timely information to very caring people in your communities.

MONETARY DONATIONS are the most critical need as supplies and personnel are mobilized.

GIFTS IN KIND: Due to the high expense and time demands associated with delivering gently used household goods and clothing (gifts-in-kind), The Salvation Army cannot guarantee that any individual gifts-in-kind donated now will be sent to the disaster area. In times of disaster, our family (thrift) stores fill these needs from existing, pre-sorted stock. By continuing to donate gently used household goods to your local Salvation Army stores, you not only help your community, you help us prepare for future disaster relief needs.

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Chili's is proud to support The Salvation Army of Palm Beach County with your help.

With each flyer presented on The Salvation Army of Palm Beach County's night, Chili's will donate 10% of the sales you bring in to our organization.

Let Chili's do the cooking and support The Salvation Army of Palm Beach County at the same time.

REMEMBER you must print the flier to present to your server at the listed Chili's locations.

To print your flier please scroll down to the bottom of this page.

◊ ◊   P A S T    E V E N T S   ◊ ◊           THANK YOU!!!!

The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Hearts of Gold Luncheon

Was held Thursday - March 14, 2013 at The Sailfish Club in Palm Beach.

Roberta Drey and The Late Donald Lewis were honored for their contributions and support of The Salvation Army of Palm Beach County.

Keynote Speaker, Rick Gonzalez, spoke about the growth and local history of Palm Beach County.

Musical Gypsy played soothing sounds on his guitar during the reception.

Carol Brummett, the event Chairwoman, created an elegant luncheon with a Silent Auction and Boutique.

All Proceeds supports the "Kids to Camp" program, the "Christmas Stocking" fund, The Salvation Army's Northwest Community Center and The Salvation Army "Center of Hope".

CANDLELIGHT SOIREE

Much gratitude to our Chairwomen who graciously supported, worked for and gave tirelessly to help make this event a great success!!

RUBY RINKER, CHAIRWOMAN

Beverly White-Yeager, Honorary Chairwoman

Herme' deWyman-Miro, International Honorary Chairwoman

Kristina Anderson McPherson, Junior Chairwoman

THIS EVENT WAS HELD AT THE BREAKERS IN PALM BEACH ON DECEMBER 7, 2012

IT WAS GREAT TO SEE OUR FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS.

EVERY ONE DANCED, ENJOYED A GREAT MEAL AND CAUGHT UP WITH FRIENDS FROM THE PAST AND MADE NEW ONES.

THANK YOU!!! WE COULD NOT HAVE MADE IT WITHOUT YOU!!

The Salvation Army Northwest Community Center Luncheon was a great success and we couldn't have done it without you!

THANK YOU for your sponsorship, support and patronage. Your generosity will help us

~ Prepare Our Youth For The Future ~

This event was held on Thursday, October 11, 2012

Note: The Northwest Community Center was developed to serve the residents of West Palm Beach by offering recreational, educational, social and community development activities for the uplifting and improvement of the overall quality of life.

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