The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services staff and volunteers have provided practical and emotional and spiritual support to first responders and those impacted by the mass shooting in Allen, Texas.

Two Salvation Army units and trained staff deployed to the Family Assistance Center that opened on Monday, May 8th.

The tragic shooting occurred at Allen Premium Outlets in Allen, Texas, on Saturday, May 6th. Nine people were killed and seven were injured.

Salvation Army Officer, Lt. Marcos Baco, corps officer in Plano, stated that,

“The Salvation Army is privileged to serve in any way possible during this difficult time and of course our prayers go out to all who have been directly impacted by this tragedy. We work and live in this community and so this hits particularly close to home for us,” “The Salvation Army will be here to serve for as long as we are needed.”

To learn more about how The Salvation Army is helping those in need after disaster, visit https://disaster.salvationarmyusa.org/