Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good
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Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good
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We combat natural disasters with acts of God
Disasters of incredible magnitude call for people of incredible generosity.
When tragedy strikes in your community, remember that The Salvation Army is on the scene, alongside fire, police and rescue personnel.
History
The Salvation Army began offering assistance to disaster survivors after a major hurricane hit Galveston, TX in September 1900, destroying the coastal city and killing thousands of people.
Since then, The Salvation Army has responded to numerous natural disasters, transportation accidents, civil unrest situations, and terrorist attacks.
By providing beverages, meals, and emotional and spiritual care to first responders and survivors, The Salvation Army strives to bring hope and healing to people who find themselves in the midst of extremely difficult situations.
The Best Way to Help
During disasters, the best way you can help survivors is to contribute financially. Cash donations allow disaster responders to immediately meet the specific needs of disaster survivors without incurring many of the costs associated with sorting, packing, transporting and distributing donated goods. Salvation Army disaster services are funded entirely by donors, and The Salvation Army uses 100% of all disaster donations in support of disaster relief operations.
Want to Volunteer?
Local or national disaster volunteers must participate in training.
Training courses include classes in:
- Incident management
- Canteen operations
- Foodservice
- Emotional and spiritual care
- Basic first aid
- CPR training
Click here to find training opportunities in your area.
What Disasters Do You Respond To?
Visit our national newsroom to see our recent disaster responses.
