Nashville Salvation Army Serves Those Affected By Severe Storms

February 25, 2011
Chris Priest | chris_priest@uss.salvationarmy.org | (678) 48-5 47

Nashville, TN– The Salvation Army is currently serving neighborhoods throughout the East Nashville community handing out fresh coffee and donuts compliments of Krispy Kreme while offering prayer and a helping hand to those affected by last nights strong storms.

Metro Public Works crews are out today assessing and clearing fallen trees and debris blocking roadways. Officials said there are reports of extensive property damage and numerous downed trees and power lines in neighborhoods in the Antioch, Smith Springs, East and West Nashville and Lakewood areas of the city.

Thousands of residents are still without power and many have faced damage to their homes. We ask that you continue to keep our neighbors here in Middle Tennessee in your prayers.

To report a need for the mobile canteen and spiritual care in your community call 615-242-0411.

Ways to Help: Donations to support our mobile feeding canteen ministry will be accepted online at www.salarmy-nashville.org

Volunteer Opportunities: For those individuals and groups interested in volunteering, please call Joshua Lippincott at 416-3175 or email joshua_lippincott@uss.savationarmy.org. Volunteer opportunities are also posted on the Hands on Nashville website at www.hon.org.

For more information, contact The Salvation Army at 242-0411. Follow our updates on Twitter (@SalArmy), Facebook (The Salvation Army – Nashville), or on our blog at www.salarmynashville.wordpress.com.

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About the Salvation Army

The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church established in 1865, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination for 128 years in the United States. Nearly 29 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services in 5,000 communities that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Visit us on-line to learn more or to make a donation. www.salvationarmyusa.org

Contact: Jennifer Eldridge, Director of Marketing (615) 242-0411 ext. 245

jennifer_eldridge@uss.salvationarmy.org

www.salarmy-nashville.org

About 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.