By Karen Stokes On Friday, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced that FEMA is revamping its federal assistance policies. This … [Read more...]
Ten Years Later, The Salvation Army Continues to Serve People of the Gulf Coast
ALEXANDRIA, VA The Salvation Army continues to be a source of hope, stability and service to the residents of the Gulf Coast ten years after the most active and expensive hurricane season in U.S. … [Read more...]
Alderman Pérez will speak during fundraiser to help disaster victims
Alderman José G. Pérez will be a guest speaker during a special event scheduled for Sunday to raise funds to help people adversely affected by floods, earthquakes, wildfires, tornadoes and other … [Read more...]
Salvation Army assists in path of Irene
Preparation, feeding and other relief efforts underway in 15 states As Hurricane Irene made landfall on the North Carolina coast earlier this week, The Salvation Army was providing food, supplies and … [Read more...]
The Salvation Army deployed Faithe Colas to Joplin, Missouri
Faithe Colas, Community Relations Director for The Salvation Army in Milwaukee County was deployed to Joplin, Missouri on Friday, June 3, 2011. The above photo demostrates some of what she is seeing … [Read more...]
Community Relations Director deployed to Joplin, Missouri
On Sunday, May 22 The Salvation Army responded immediately providing canteens, meeting the needs of Joplin, Missouri tornado survivors by providing food, beverages, emotional/spiritual care, and other … [Read more...]
Mayor Barrett encourages flood victims to apply for FEMA aid
Deadline for disaster relief quickly approaching Mayor Barrett is encouraging residents who experienced damage during the July flooding to register with FEMA. Financial assistance is still available … [Read more...]
Salvation Army in Haiti
Healing, wholeness, and hope update Six weeks after the earthquake, The Salvation Army continues to serve thousands of disaster survivors on-theground in Port Au Prince and elsewhere. The Salvation … [Read more...]
Congresswoman Moore visits Haiti
One-day trip to assess ongoing humanitarian efforts Washington, DC – U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) travelled to Haiti last week as part of a five member bipartisan Congressional … [Read more...]
Salvation Army assists latest survivor
Man who survives 28 days in rubble brought to Salvation Army clinic for help Salvation Army personnel provided initial triage to the latest survivor of the Haitian earthquake. Evan Ocinia, a 28 … [Read more...]