Salvation Army Support Continues in Van, Texas Following Tornado
Philip Burn | philip_burn@uss.salvationarmy.org
Dallas, Texas (May 12, 2015) - More than 200 meals were served in the community of Van by The Salvation Army disaster team from nearby Tyler on Monday and Tuesday. Meanwhile the mobile kitchen and teams from The Salvation Army in Abilene were hard at work delivering assistance to first responders, survivors, and work crews in Cisco.
Located about 70 miles southeast of Dallas, the city of Van has a population of 2,600 and it is estimated that more than 150 homes were destroyed or sustained major damage following Sunday’s tornado. The Salvation Army Canton Service Unit is preparing to provide Emergency Assistance to families in Van in addition to the delivery of food, hydration, and emotional and spiritual care from the Tyler mobile kitchen.
In Cisco The Salvation Army has been working closely with the local emergency authorities to help coordinate volunteers and provide support. Crews from the Abilene Salvation Army served first responders and a second team visited with several families in the worst affected areas offering pastoral care and supplies.
The Texas Division Emergency Disaster Services department continues to carefully monitor the continuing flooding threat with more rain forecast this week. To make a financial donation to support the disaster response in Van please go to http://tsatx.org/vanstorm
If you are interested in learning more about The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) in Texas, or to become a local disaster volunteer, please visit: www.disaster.salvationarmyusa.org.
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About The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services:
“The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.” While every disaster is unique and creates its own special needs, the core of The Salvation Army's disaster program consists of several basic services. And while these services address many of the typical needs of a disaster survivor, Salvation Army disaster relief is also flexible. Our services are adapted to the specific needs of individuals and communities and scalable according to the magnitude of the disaster.
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.