Carolinas Salvation Army Serves Those Affected During Winter Storm Pax
Anjani Webb | anjani.webb@uss.salvationarmy.org
CHARLOTTE (February 13, 2014) – While a winter storm warning remained in effect for much of North and South Carolina, The Salvation Army continued working with partner organizations and local government agencies to ensure adequate care for residents affected by Winter Storm Pax. Over 300,000 power outages have been reported in the two states. That led many residents to take shelter in area shelters and warming stations.
Most of The Salvation Army’s shelters are either at or above capacity. In addition, personnel from Orangeburg, South Carolina provided meals, drinks, comfort kits and spiritual care to those affected. Other locations are on standby to provide shelter and/or food service as needed.
The Salvation Army is grateful for any monetary donations to help offset the cost of response during Winter Storm Pax. Please donate at 1 800 SAL ARMY or www.salvationarmyusa.org. For more information on this storm, please go to www.disaster.salvationarmyusa.org.
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.