Salvation Army Disaster Response Recalled From Decades Past
Christopher Priest | chris_priest@uss.salvationarmy.org
In May 1975 a devastating tornado changed the lives of Carol and her family. The Salvation Army were soon on the scene, and in fact had parked the canteen on Carol's parents driveway (see photo). Carol recalls that she remembers the tornado changed everything for her as an eleven year old kid. During this time of uncertainty she can remember getting all of her meals, drinking water, milk (and candy!) from The Salvation Army.
Today Carol is saying "I cannot thank The Salvation Army enough; you were there every day during the clean up, and at times were the only reliable source for help, food and information."
Carol has recently made a monetary donation to the Oklahoma Tornado Relief, enabling The Salvation Army to provide sustenance, emotional and Spiritual care to those affected.
You are invited to do the same.
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.