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In response to the governor of New Mexico declaring a state of emergency, The Salvation Army Southwest Division has deployed an emergency disaster team to provide donation management to aid those affected by the South Fork and Salt fires burning near Ruidoso.

Donations of new items are being accepted from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at the Roswell Armory, located at 1 W. Earl Cummings Loop, where The Salvation Army serves the surrounding area from its corps community center.

Donations accepted: Personal hygiene items, baby items, linens and blankets, socks and underwear, bottled water and sports drinks, nonperishable snack items, toilet paper and paper towels, cleaning supplies, toys and games.

Not accepted items are used items of any kind, such as household items, appliances, furniture or prepared meals.

Monetary donations can be made at newmexico.salvationarmy.org or by texting RUIDOSO to 51555.

The Salvation Army Western Division is responding to widespread flooding in Northwest Iowa.

A Salvation Army disaster-relief team from Western Divisional headquarters in Omaha arrived in Rock Valley, Iowa, to survey the damage and create a plan to provide support to those impacted by the flooding.

On Monday June 24th Salvation Army disaster-relief teams began serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Rock Valley – daily – to flood-impacted individuals and families, as well as first responders and cleanup crews. The Salvation Army has been serving hundreds of meals per day– and meal service will continue for as long as there is a need.

The Salvation Army has also distributed flood-cleanup kits for distribution in affected communities.

The Salvation Army will continue to assess community needs throughout northwest Iowa as its initial disaster-relief response unfolds. 

To support The Salvation Army’s continued efforts visit disaster.salvationarmyusa.org

Lost Bridge Village, a rural community of 400, prides itself on its kindness and generosity. However, when a tornado tore through the area, the residents found themselves in dire straits, lacking power, water, and sewer services.

"We are so far out that we get forgotten," said Stacey from Lost Bridge Water and Sewer. Even five days post-storm, more than 100 people remained without power.

The Salvation Army, informed by a local mayor about the community’s plight, promptly sent a mobile feeding unit to Lost Bridge Village. News of the hot meals spread quickly among the residents.

The Salvation Army's presence brought relief and comfort, offering hot meals, clean-up kits, and hygiene kits.

The support continued until utilities were restored, ensuring that the residents had the resources they needed.

To learn more about The Salvation Army’s Disaster Services and offer your support, visit disaster.salvationarmyusa.org

For young adults struggling to find their place, The Salvation Army in Guelph, Ont., offers connection and friendship.

The Young Adults Drop-In was an initiative that started in 2022. The goal is to create a wellness hub for young adults and build bridges between the community and The Salvation Army.

Drop-in attendees meet every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., to socialize, play board games and video games, practice sports in the gym, or simply relax. Each session begins with a home-cooked meal provided by Salvation Army volunteers.

The connections made go beyond just offering help to participants. Learning about the work of The Salvation Army motivates attendees to get involved. According to Rowena, many of them have gone on to volunteer for the Army.

To learn about opportunities like this near you visit salvationarmyusa.org

The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit reminds the public that anyone seeking relief from the scorching temperatures hitting metro Detroit, can visit their local Salvation Army corps community center to stay safe and cool.

As heat advisories have been in effect with heat indexes topping 95 degrees in metro Detroit. The nonprofit’s 13 corps community centers are serving as cooling centers during normal business hours, as well as providing utility assistance to those having

difficulty paying their electric bills.

Metro Detroiters can get respite from the dangerous temperatures, by visiting any

of The Salvation Army’s locations.

For assistance on finding the center nearest you, please visit SAmetrodetroit.org or

call (248) 443-5500.

To contribute and help keep families and individuals safe in your community, visit helpsalvationarmy.org

With the prospect of a tropical storm causing extensive rainfall along the Texas Gulf Coast, The Salvation Army Texas Division is preparing to respond to the affected areas, supporting first responders and affected families with food, hydration and needed supplies.

Tropical storm warnings have been issued for parts of the Texas and Mexico coasts ahead of the disturbance, which is likely to become a tropical storm before tracking into Mexico. The storm is likely to impact the southeast part of the Lone Star state. Flooding rain, coastal flooding, rip currents and high surf will affect much of the western Gulf coast, from Texas to Mexico, with southeast Texas expected to get as much as a foot of rain.

The Salvation Army has sent a liaison to Austin to monitor the situation closely. The major concern is flash flooding in an area extending from Brownsville up to Victoria. Units have been placed on standby as a clearer picture of the situation develops.

To learn more and offer your support, visit disaster.salvationarmyusa.org

This year marks 140th year anniversary of the Lansing Capital Area Salvation Army in Lansing Michigan. It all began in 1884, when The Salvation Army came to downtown Lansing. According to news archives, the arrival caused quite a stir in nearby Mason. On May 8th, 1884, the headline on the front-page of the Ingham County News, read “The Salvation Army”. The article went on to say how after three Army officers were spotted and starting singing... “numerous persons crowded about them to learn something of the remarkable organization they represent.”

To honor the anniversary, the organization is holding a series of events beginning in May and ending in late December. The celebration officially began May at Lansing City Hall, when Mayor Andy Schor read a proclamation declaring it Salvation Army Week.

Other events include those to promote its history and honor donors and volunteers.

You can also participate by donating online at SALansing.org.

To learn about National Salvation Army Week, visit Salvation Army Usa .org

Students often let their reading skills slide in the summer, but not if The Salvation Army’s Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Dayton, Ohio, has anything to say about it.

The popular Read and Feed program is back this summer with seven Monday events scheduled at the city’s Stuart Patterson Park. Families can come together for a free lunch and book giveaway, and each week, a featured guest will read the spotlighted book.

This year’s events are June 3, 10, 17, and 24, and July 8, 15, and 22. About 15 to 20 people came out for each Read and Feed day last year, including a growing number of immigrants from Turkey, Africa, and the Latino world.

Representatives from the Dayton Fire Department will read Firefighters Are Heroes! and the Dayton Police Department plans to present We Don’t Eat Our Classmates, a book about bullying.

For more information on the Ray & Joan Kroc Community Centers visit kroccenter.org

In the wake of the powerful storms and tornadoes that have severely impacted Denton, Collin, and Cooke counties in Texas, The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Service (EDS) team, has mobilized three mobile kitchens from Lewisville, Fort Worth, and Sherman and a Rapid Response Unit from Irving to provide critical support to the affected communities.

The Salvation Army has established a presence in several areas affected by the storm. Each unit is equipped to deliver vital necessities such as food, water, and basic comforts directly to first responders and those in need within devastated areas. Trained personnel are also on hand to offer emotional and spiritual assistance, ensuring that survivors receive essential resources and comfort during this challenging time.

When disaster strikes, The Salvation Army disaster personnel collaborate with federal, state, and local emergency management agencies to monitor ongoing impacts and adapt response efforts as necessary.

For more information, visit disaster.salvationarmyusa.org.