Loving Your Neighbor as a Salvation Army Volunteer
Michelle Hartfield | michelle.hartfield@uss.salvationarmy.org | (601) 906-7889
BAINBRIDGE, GA (October 23, 2018) — “There is such a need. It’s overwhelming,” said Melodye Fredenburg, a volunteer working in Bainbridge, GA. Melodye had done disaster work after Katrina, and wanted to help again for Hurricane Michael, but the church she currently attends could not afford to sponsor her. After much prayer and talking to her husband, Melodye struck out on her own to drive from Freemont, Nebraska to the affected areas to pitch in and serve.
A Pastor friend put Melodye in touch with The Salvation Army Incident Command Center in Bainbridge, GA on Monday, October 15, and she has been hard at work ever since. As a certified forklift operator, Melodye has filled a need in sorting and loading supplies at the warehouse as well as cooking, serving meals, and whatever needs doing. When asked about her experience, Fredenburg responded, “This is what it’s all about…loving your neighbor.”
How to Help:
The best way to help survivors and relief workers is to make a financial contribution. Monetary donations allow disaster responders to immediately meet the specific needs of disaster survivors.
- Donate by phone: 1-800-SAL-ARMY (1-800-725-2769)
- Donate by mail: The Salvation Army, PO Box 1959, Atlanta, GA
- Please designate ‘2018 Hurricanes – Michael’ on all checks
- Donate online: www.HelpSalvationArmy.org
Donate by text: Text STORM to 51555 to receive a donation link for easy mobile giving.
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