Amazing Love and Community
Cindy Fulller | cindy.fuller@uss.salvationarmy.org | (405) 830-6549
Goldsboro, N.C. (September 22, 2018) - “Look at the nations and watch – be utterly amazed” comes from Habakkuk 1:5. As one looks at the community of Goldsboro, one can be utterly amazed at the love, support and coordinated efforts between Wayne County government officials, Wayne County Department of Social Service (DSS), Wayne County Health Department, community volunteers, essential emergency workers, local churches, airmen from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base and The Salvation Army.
With volunteers and Goldsboro’s sense of community, The Salvation Army has provided over 7,000 meals to shelters, the emergency operations center and emergency responders as well as to residents in the community where neighborhoods were without power. Many of these meals were prepared with the help of hundreds of volunteers.
Volunteers who helped two years ago during the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew have come back to serve in the wake of Hurricane Florence. Whether it is helping to make hundreds of sandwiches, stepping in the kitchen to cook meals, washing dishes, or sweeping the floors, the generosity of the community has made it possible for The Salvation Army to serve on the front lines to those impacted by the storm.
Food, hydration and emotional and spiritual care continue to be provided to those affected by Hurricane Florence. The community spirit is strong in Wayne County. The Salvation Army is committed to the ever-growing relationships with all involved and is extremely appreciative of their support.
To ensure the needs continue to be met, financial assistance is the best way to help.
How to help:
- Online: helpsalvationarmy.org
- Donate by phone: 1-800-SAL-ARMY
- Mail checks to: The Salvation Army, P.O. BOX 1959, Atlanta, GA 30301
- Please designate '2018 Hurricane Season - Florence' on all checks.
- To receive a donation link via text: Text STORM to 51555
- You can now use ALEXA to donate to The Salvation Army Hurricane Florence Relief. Just say, “Hey Alexa, make a donation to The Salvation Army!”
The Salvation Army annually helps more than 30 million Americans overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships through a range of social services. By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from drug and alcohol abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at 7,600 centers of operation around the country. In the first-ever listing of “America’s Favorite Charities” by The Chronicle of Philanthropy, The Salvation Army ranked as the country’s largest privately funded, direct-service nonprofit. For more information, visit www.SalvationArmyUSA.org. Follow us on Twitter @SalvationArmyUS and #DoingTheMostGood.