In Bainbridge, GA, The Army Behind The Salvation Army After Hurricane Michael
Michelle Hartfield | michelle.hartfield@uss.salvationarmy.org
BAINBRIDGE, GA (October 28, 2018) — It is often in times of trouble that the true measure of a person is seen. When disaster strikes, it is a given that employees of relief agencies will respond. However, there are also vast numbers of volunteers ready to give their time, their sweat, and their money to aid alongside these agencies. This volunteer army behind The Salvation Army is what helps to keep thing moving.
Mary Dye is a long time Salvation Army disaster volunteer. She’s been through hours of training and has deployed for multiple disasters. Mary’s latest deployment was in southern Georgia for Hurricane Michael relief. Mary and other volunteers spent one of their day filling crates of groceries for distribution. “I think the morale has been so good,” Mary enthused. “Today I worked with people who have been volunteering in that warehouse for days. One of them is 83 years old, and nobody complained. We’re all just happy to help.”
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 30301
- 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.
About The Salvation ArmyThe 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.