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While we are still very involved in Haiti and the relief effort there continues, you may begin to see some stories on this feed that are related to other Salvation Army initiatives.  Please continue to follow our National Blog for complete details.  As our National Staff add information, those changes will automatically be reflected on this site.  You will also find video updates at the bottom of this page.

Scout’s Service Project Lends Amazing Results Benefitting Salvation Army

When 18 year-old Kevin Grosso set out to accomplish his Leadership Service Project in order to earn his Eagle Scout designation, it sounds like even he was surprised by what he was capable of. The Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project is the culmination of a scout’s training and an opportunity for him to demonstrate his leadership skills. After deciding against some initial project ideas, Kevin determined he wanted to do something that the community truly needed. He then approached his local Salvation Army in Nashua, NH asking how he could be of greatest service to them. The Nashua Salvation Army just happened to be down to their last few diapers, which they said is always a significant need, so Kevin’s project became suddenly clear: a diaper drive. In four months, by setting up drop-off stations, seeking donations, and organizing events, Kevin collected an amazing 15,500 diapers, a year’s supply for the Army! Thanks, Kevin, for your hard work and choosing The Salvation Army as your partnering organization. Our clients will benefit greatly from the diapers you’ve worked tirelessly to collect. And congratulations on earning your Eagle Scout rank. You earned it! Read Kevin’s story in full here at The Nashua Telegraph.

published: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:00:26 +0000

Back to School Drives Prepare Disadvantaged Kids for Academic Year

No child wants to have to think about going back to school after experiencing the freedom of summer vacation, but The Salvation Army is thinking ahead for them. Since some parents from low-income households may be unable to afford necessary back to school items for their children, we have been working all summer long in [...]

published: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:00:21 +0000

Financial Mentorship Program Pairs Experts with Those in Need

The Salvation Army’s mission statement declares we serve to “meet human need.” Sometimes this looks like providing for the moment’s immediate need, and other times it means providing with a long term perspective by empowering the disadvantaged with the knowledge to better sustain themselves. New York’s Newsday.com highlighted a great local Salvation Army response that morphed into an initiative to do both. When calls from thousands of laid-off workers seeking financial aid inundated the office of Charles Roberts, Area Coordinator for The Salvation Army in Suffolk County, NY, Roberts recognized an opportunity to serve an overwhelming need shared by the community. He knew limited grant funds from Target would help cover some callers’ financial burdens, but Roberts wanted to provide a more valuable resource that would last beyond the next bill. That’s where he found the inspiration for Families@Home, a financial mentoring program that matches families from Suffolk County with a financial expert in addition to offering monetary assistance towards bills. The idea is to meet emergency needs while also providing knowledgeable professionals to guide families in making wise choices in the long-term. Read NewsDay.com's full coverage of the story here: 'Salvation Army offers financial mentoring' Many members of the community have taken advantage of the program, but it's reported funding has almost run out. If you would like to support The Salvation Army’s service to those in financial need, contact The Salvation Army in Suffolk County, NY at 631-363-6100.

published: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:00:53 +0000

Last Week to Vote and Help Refresh Detroit!

There’s only one week left to help The Salvation Army ‘Refresh’ Detroit, so be sure to get your votes in (remember, 1 vote per cause each day)! The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit has a great idea to use $250,000 of Pepsi Refresh Project grant funds to serve members of their community who are most in need. They’ve set up a plan to provide an additional 55,254 meals and 1,000 more nights of shelter to homeless and at-risk individuals and families. You can find all the details of the proposal at http://www.refresheverything.com/salmich. The Salvation Army of Detroit is one of the top organizations in the running and needs the support of online voters to earn the grant. If you’d like to support The Salvation Army’s work in supporting families and individuals in need, just follow these easy steps: 1. Visit their proposal page under the ‘Food and Shelter’ category at http://www.refresheverything.com/salmich. 2. Click ‘Vote for This Idea’ 3. Follow the prompts Thanks for your support! For more information about how The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit is “doing the most good,” visit their website at www.salmich.org or find them on Facebook and Twitter @salmich. For additional background on the Pepsi Refresh Project, click here.

published: Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:00:51 +0000

Formerly Homeless Families Find New Hope in New Houses

This summer in Glendale, California, one family made a seemingly ordinary move into a new 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartment within a small complex pleasantly named Chester Village. However, for this mother, this was an extraordinary event as it was the first time in several years that she and her young children were finally all living together under one roof. For her, this new home represented a world of fresh beginnings and opportunities after overcoming substance abuse and homelessness, struggles that contributed to the state at one point removing her children from her care. But now, after showing her commitment to stay clean, she’s found a chance to turn her life around and offer her family stability in their new home at Chester Village. In fact, all the families living in the 4 unit complex of Chester Village share something in common with this experience of hardship. That’s because the apartments are a unique development by The Salvation Army of Glendale meant to house formerly homeless families in order to help them transition into a stable and self-sufficient lifestyle. To qualify for housing at least one parent must have a disability stemming from substance abuse, but in order to reside in the apartment they must also have completed a substance abuse program and commit to sobriety, as well as stay for 3-5 years and show a pursuit of more education or job skills training. The Salvation Army, with the support of the city of Glendale, overcame many obstacles over several years before finally seeing Chester Village open to accept its first occupants, but just the impact it has had already in inspiring and transforming families once devoid of hope has made the pursuit worth it. Read more details about Chester Village’s official opening and resident testimonies in an article featured by Glendale News-Press: An army of support Additional information about how The Salvation Army’s Glendale Corps is doing the most good in their community can be found on their website at www.glendalecorps.org.

published: Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:00:14 +0000

Salvation Army Service Plays on Compton’s Hip-Hop, Musical Roots

When most young people hear the word “Compton,” the first thought that comes to mind is probably related to one or more of the prolific hip-hop artists who called it home. The city of Compton maintains a rich, although troubled, legacy of rappers and DJs who hail from its storied streets. With music in the city’s blood, the local Salvation Army has geared their newest service initiative toward this part of the community’s culture by opening a new recording studio within The Salvation Army facility. Here, anyone is welcome to come in, sit down, and express themselves in verse. While most professional recording studios charge exorbitant usage fees , The Salvation Army’s studio offers recording services and use of their state of the art equipment for very nominal costs, making it attractive to a range of clients, from those with musical career aspirations to those newly or casually exploring music and recording. Producer K9 talks about his involvement with The Salvation Army Compton's new recording studio and the positive impact it has on the local community. Video: The Salvation Army's Southern California Division. Furthermore, it provides a safe environment for at-risk youth and individuals to get off the streets and away from the temptation of gangs, drugs, and violence. While these negative influences are glorified in many popular songs today, The Salvation Army in Compton requires that music recorded in their studio be ‘clean,’ or void of promoting such vices, so that their resources serve to build others up rather than tear them down. To learn more about this cool initiative you can read the following article from the Los Angeles Wave that provides great insight into the founding and running of The Salvation Army’s recording studio: Salvation Army serves up rhymes in new recording studio For more information about how The Salvation Army is serving Compton, visit their website at www.salvationarmy-compton.org.

published: Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Diner’s Creative Charity Fundraiser Breaks World Record

This may be the most unique fundraiser The Salvation Army has been involved with that I’ve heard of yet… Crazy Otto’s Empire Diner in New York recently succeeded in making the world’s largest omelet in an effort to not only break previous records but to also raise funds for designated charities including The Salvation Army. The omelet was a whopping 2,500 square feet and designed to look like a pool table! So how does one make a gigantic, pool table-shaped omelet? The recipe includes: - 45,000 eggs - 150 lbs butter - 100 gallons milk - 200 lbs cheese - Plus: 300 volunteers, 110 tables, 14 grills, and a tractor trailer to deliver the ingredients! Hungry onlookers were able to take a shot on the edible pool table for only $1, as well as enter into a raffle for fun prizes. Tens of thousands of dollars were raised, half of which will be donated to The Salvation Army. We love it when people find creative ways to give back to their community, and “creative” is an understatement in this case! But did you know that this isn’t the first time Otto’s has set an omelet world record? Read more about this unique charity fundraiser here in New York’s Evening Telegram.

published: Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:00:55 +0000

We Have an App for That

Mashable, one of the most well-known blogs focused exclusively on social media, just released a their top 5 list of non-profit apps that you should know about, and The Salvation Army ' Bellringer' App made the rank!

published: Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:00:06 +0000

Wanna Help At-Risk Youth? Double Date with a Celebrity

Check our your chance to go on a double date with two of The Salvation Army's biggest supporters! Chris and Malaak Rock are currently auctioning off the chance for a double date with courtside seats to an upcoming Knicks Game! Proceeds from the auction will benefit Journey for Change: Empowering Youth Through Global Service, a program that Malaak started, that takes youth from the Bushwick, Brownsville, and Bedford Salvation Army Community Centers to Johannesburg, South Africa for 2 weeks of Global Service. Other auction items include VIP tickets to The Tonight Show (and meet w/ Jay Leno), four VIP tickets to the Today Show (and meet w/ Al Roker), and a unique folding bicycle autographed by Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, Kevin James, and David Space. Click here to show your support for the Salvation Army and Journey for Change: http://bit.ly/93eZk1

published: Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:00:12 +0000

Haiti: 6 Months Later

Since responding to the massive earthquake that jarred Haiti six months ago, The Salvation Army continues work side by side the recovering communities. We have transitioned from focusing on the provision of immediate needs, including temporary shelter, food, water and medical aid, to providing for long-term needs that will help survivors get back to a level of normalcy in their lives. And today, in an exciting step for many displaced Haitians, we’ve completed construction of 600 long-term intermediary housing shelters in Jacmel to help relocate those displaced by the earthquake back to their home communities. Our Transitional Shelter Program has been a great way to empower Haitians during this reconstruction process. In a nation where more than 2/3 of the labor force is unemployed, more than 400 Haitians have been hired as carpenters and construction crew-members to assist in reconstruction efforts and be actively involved with reestablishing their communities. The shelters house on average five people and last several years. With Haiti in the midst of its rainy season, their design will also enable them to withstand strong winds as well as drain water away from the structure, helping to reduce the spread of water-borne illnesses. Now that hundreds of shelters have been built in Jacmel, The Salvation Army will work with Haitian government officials to plan the development of another 1,000-1,500 homes in the northern coastal community of Petit-Goâve, which was severely damaged by a strong earthquake aftershock in January. We are excited by the steps being taken by Haitians and the The Salvation Army to help the country heal and emerge from this disaster stronger than before! As The Salvation Army's Lt. Col. Dan Starrett stated, "These homes are the first steps of many in that direction.” If you’d like to support our ongoing work in the country, you can give via www.salvationarmyusa.org, 1-800-SAL-ARMY and text messaging “HAITI” to 52000 with confirming “Yes.”

published: Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:09:13 +0000

Public Service Announcement

Other Information

Below is a collection of videos and other information collected since the earthquake first occurred on Tuesday evening.  This information will be updated as new media becomes available.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last updated: 10:52 AM - Thursday, February 18, 2010