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Six Month Report on Haiti Relief Efforts: Salvation Army Readies 600 Transitional Shelters in Haiti
Alexandria, VA (July 13, 2010) – The Salvation Army will complete the construction of 600 housing shelters through the Transitional Shelter Program in Jacmel, Haiti this week, to assist in relocating earthquake-displaced Haitians back to their home communities. Over the past six months The Salvation Army has transitioned from providing for immediate needs, including temporary shelter, food, water and medical attention to providing long-term recovery services to help return survivors to a level of normalcy in their lives. The long-term rebuilding process has employed more than 400 Haitians as carpenters and construction crew-members to assist in reconstruction efforts.
Click here for more information about The Salvation Army's on-going relief work in Haiti
Click here to make an on-line donation to The Salvation Army's Haiti Disaster Relief Fund
HUGSS & Coats for Kids Readies for 2010 Back to School Distribution
Last year over 5,000 Anchorage area school children received new school supplies & winter coats, thanks to the generosity of many in our community. This year we're gearing up for the program and need your help to make the program a success. During the month of July you can drop off new pencils or new/gently used winter coats at any Alaska Club location in Anchorage. Need more information about the program? Click on the link below for a flyer or call The Salvation Army at 907-276-2515.
S.O.S - HELP STOCK OUR SHELVES
The Salvation Army Family Emergency Services program assists individuals and families in our community by providing practical assistance to help bridge the gap during a crisis. But right now, the program is facing a crisis of its own. This summer, with the number of individuals needing our help on the rise, the shelves in our food pantry are almost bare, except for green beans, peas, canned salmon and potato chips. Not much to provide a hungry family, is it?
Last month almost 1,700 people in Anchorage came seeking help, so we're asking for your support to help to Stock Our Shelves. Food items needed include:
- Canned fruit,
- Soup, chili, stew and other canned meals
- Box dinners, like macaroni & cheese, Hamburger Helper or Tuna Helper
- Canned tuna, salmon, turkey or chicken
- Peanut butter
- Breakfast items like instant oatmeal or boxes of cereal
Donations can be dropped off at The Salvation Army Family Enrichment Center, located at 1712 A Street. For questions or more information, call 277-2593.
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