Salvationists challenged to ‘Reflect Joy’ in all they do

BY KAREN GLEASON

Salvationists gathered June 10 at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts in Cerritos, California, for a celebration— one that challenged them to reflect the joy of the Lord in all they do and in all they are, and to share that joy with others. The occasion also marked a return to the Performing Arts Center after four years away, a venue allowing more people from throughout the Western Territory to come together for the annual Commissioning weekend.

The event explored different ways Christ’s followers are called to honor and express God’s love, including the joy of creation, the joy of youth, joy in service, joy in Jesus’ sacrifice, joy in sharing the Good News and finally, the joy in community. Each segment featured music and a devotional. The evening included participation from the cadets of the College for Officer Training at Crestmont, Adult Rehabilitation Center beneficiaries, and all the West’s territorial music and arts groups: the Western Territory Staff Band, Staff Songsters, Youth Band, Youth Chorus and Creative Arts Ensemble. Attendees joined in congregational songs and praise and worship.

During the “Joy of Creation,” Territorial Program Secretary Lt. Colonel Phil Lum reminded listeners that the majesty of creation is a reflection of the majesty of God. “The beauty around us, his handiwork, points us to God, and God alone,” he said. “Joy is simply our response to God’s goodness that we can see his creation.” He noted that this creation includes people, “our creativity, our ability to love, to show compassion to one another, our intellect and our wisdom.”

The “Joy of Youth” featured worship in dance from The Centennial (Colorado)

Corps and a solo, “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus,” from Esperanza May, one of the Encore! winners from earlier in the day. Rhys Jones, from the Concord (California) Corps, gave the devotional, recalling the story of how Jesus welcomed children into his presence (Mark 10:13–16). Jones also said,”Many times I’ve heard people say, ‘The young people are the future of our Army’; well this is not true—we are the present!” The segment concluded with a massed singing company performing “A Child’s Poem.”

In “Joy of Service,” Colonel Genevera Vincent, Territorial Secretary for Women’s Ministries, reminded listeners to demonstrate God’s love to others. “We do this best when we are the hands and feet of Christ to others,” she said, noting that last year in the Western Territory, The Salvation Army helped someone in need on over 20 million occasions.

“We are called to love the unloved, clothe the naked, feed the hungry, vis-

Second Chances

FROM PAGE 1 year-long campaign across Southern California. The initiative, designed to raise awareness around recovery, brings people together through hosted events that share success stories while de-stigmatizing addiction.

"We wanted to invite people in to see the strength of the ARC—and hear from individuals who have gone through the program,” said Captain Tanya Pemberton, Administrator for the Santa Monica Adult Rehabilitation Center.

Second Chances events kicked off across Southern California in Santa Monica, Anaheim and Long Beach during National Salvation Army Week—May 15-21—with future events upcoming.

On May 17, the Santa Monica ARC opened its doors to the public and invited recovery advocate celebrities Jennifer Jimenez-Ryan and comedian Jay Mohr to share their personal rehabilitation journeys, as well as special guests who have found sobriety through the ARC: Tim Ryan and Albert Vera, Culver City Mayor.

For Vera, coming back and speaking at the exact center where he worked to get clean is a surreal feeling.

“When I first came here I was broken," Vera said. "Straight out of jail, I came here after having lost my sense of hope, dignity and respect. They gave that to me.”

He recalls receiving a level of support, guidance and encouragement from the current ARC Command leaders, Majors Henry and Dina Graciani, over a decade ago that changed his life.

“They showed me that each and every person is an individual and a person who is loved by God,” said Vera. “Fourteen years later, I’m the mayor of Culver City and I would have never thought this was possible back then.”

Having a chance to share his story and thank those who have helped him along the way is valuable to Vera. “The Salvation Army is not only transformative— it the prisoner,” she said. The S’s on our uniform remind us that we are saved—to serve. Everything we do should be focused on worshiping God, and sharing and serving in his name. Together this should be our aim and mandate, our purpose.”

“Joy in Jesus’ Sacrifice” began with the song “My Life Must be Christ’s Broken Bread,” including words of challenge between each verse from the Creative Arts Ensemble, reminding listeners that Christ sacrificed his life for us, even while we were sinners, so we could be saved.

“I want to remind you of the holiness doctrine contained in this song,” Territorial Commander Douglas Riley said during a time of commitment. “Christ paid the ultimate sacrifice for us. Our lives must reflect this sacrifice. Our purpose is to live a holy life so that others may be brought closer to him. We must reflect his love and his sacrifice to others.”

As Riley challenged the congregation it’s life-saving, and I would like more people to know about it,” he said.

Vera explained that the supportive environment and community the ARC provided him with guided him down his path to sobriety.

Part of the ARC's mission is to create a community-centered, supportive environment that is different from what someone is coming from. Life structure is provided through work-therapy opportunities, spiritual direction, individual counseling, and relationship building to ensure individuals are on the ideal path for rehabilitation.

“With The Salvation Army, you get embraced by a supportive community that’s inherent wherever The Salvation Army is operating,” Henry Graciani said.

According to the American Addiction Centers, environmental factors commonly increase an individual's risk of addiction, such as, but not limited to—chaotic home environments, peer influences, and community attitudes toward drugs.

For Gabriel Ornels, Santa Monica ARC beneficiary and Desk Operator, the support and guidance he received from the ARC allowed him to get clean and better himself.

“What they do at the ARC is that they plant a seed in someone's life and they hope it grows and flourishes,” said Ornels. “The Second Chances event lets people share how they’ve grown.”

Along with hearing stories of recovery, the events feature a red wall with the thought-provoking question: "What would you do if you had a second chance?"

Attendees are encouraged to write down their responses and acknowledge the answers of others. An online board is also available for people to answer from anywhere.

Writing on the wall, “I’m living my second chance," Jerry Baird, current Santa Monica Salvation Army to rededicate—or dedicate for the first time—their lives to serving God, he invited them to read the covenant card they received when they entered the meeting and to sign it if they were willing, as an act of submission to God’s desire for their life.

“What a mighty God, what a Savior we serve,” Riley said, as the next segment, “Joy in Sharing the Good News,” began with the Territorial Youth Band performing “Lord You are Good.”

“More so today than at any other time in history, we have the opportunity to reach others in the name of Christ,” Chief Secretary Colonel Eddie Vincent said. “Just think what would happen if we only used our social media platforms to proclaim the Good News we know!”

He acknowledged that sometimes it can be hard to know how best to share the Good News. “Often the ministry of being present in someone's life is all it takes,” he said. “You might not need the words to say out loud; you might just need to come alongside someone who is in need, and show God’s love, and show God’s grace—and dare I say it, you might need to adapt your approach, maybe even your language, to reach someone for Jesus.”

Lum introduced the final segment, “Joy in Community,” noting that when one or two gather in God’s name, he will be there. “It’s also important that we live in community with non-believers, so we can show them what the kingdom community will look like,” he said.

During the evening’s final song, “They Shall Come From the East,” all the performers came together on stage in a spectacular reflection of God’s joy, showing there is truly room for everyone in God’s kingdom. NFC

ARC beneficiary and ARC janitor, says he wouldn’t be where he is today if it wasn’t for the community he has found at the ARC.

Baird said he flew from Indiana to Santa Monica, out of choice, to join the ARC and get clean once and for all. Next month, he is celebrating 90 days in the program and looking forward to new beginnings.

“I’ve been given a second chance here,” said Baird. “I’ve found my community and my place at the ARC. I love people, so being here around this energy has helped me greatly, and it’s what I needed to get clean.”

According to Baird, creating awareness around the lives changed at the ARC is impactful and necessary to share with the public. “These events allow people to see the realness and the power of The Salvation Army Rehabilitation Centers,” he said. NFC

Sept. 21, 1945 – May 29, 2023

The Salvation Army’s 18th international leader, General Shaw Clifton, was promoted to Glory May 29.

Clifton was born Sept. 21, 1945, in Belfast, Northern Ireland. In 1967, he married Helen Ashman and the two entered training to become Salvation Army officers. They were commissioned in 1973 with the Blood and Fire Session. The Cliftons had three children.

After his first appointment to London’s Burnt Oak Corps, Clifton, with his wife, was appointed in 1975 to Zimbabwe (then Rhodesia), where he served at the Mazowe Secondary School and then as Bulawayo Corps Officer. The Cliftons returned to the United Kingdom in 1979, serving in several corps and headquarters appointments.

In 1995, Clifton was appointed Divisional Commander in the Massachusetts Division of the USA Eastern Territory, serving there for two years. He was appointed Territorial Commander of the Pakistan Territory in 1997, and while there he received the rank of Commissioner. In 2002, he became Territorial Commander of the New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga Terri-

COMMISSIONER KENNETH L. HODDER

October 30, 1930 - May 1, 2023

Commissioner Kenneth L. Hodder, retired USA National Commander, was promoted to Glory May 1 from his home in Sun City Center, Florida.

A fourth-generation Salvationist, Hodder was born Oct. 30, 1930, in Nottingham, England. After immigrating to the United States in 1951, he graduated in 1955 from the University of tory. He returned to the U.K. as Territorial Commander in 2004, serving until 2006 when he was elected General.

He served five years as General, retiring in April 2011. Commissioner Helen Clifton was promoted to Glory in June 2011. In 2013, Clifton married Commissioner Birgitte Brekke.

Clifton worked to oppose human trafficking and promote social justice, establishing the International Social Justice Commission, based in New York near the United Nations, during his time as General.

At a farewell and retirement meeting in 2011, Clifton was recognized by then International Secretary to the Chief of the Staff, Commissioner William Cochrane, as a General who led with a global vision, decisive action and apparent fearlessness in the face of difficult situations.

“If anyone has been perfectly prepared for the office of General then Shaw Clifton is that person—service as an officer on five continents, intellectual grounding in academia, Salvation Army grounding by his parents and early commitment of his life to Christ,” Cochrane said.

Richmond with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and was elected to membership in Phi Beta Kappa. In that same year, he was named winner of the National Debating Championship.

Following two years of teaching at Town School for Boys in San Francisco, Hodder married Marjorie Jean Fitton, herself a fifth-generation Salvationist, and the couple entered the School for Officers’ Training in the USA Western Territory. In 1958, they were commissioned with the Courageous Session.

Following several years of corps appointments, Hodder was appointed by The Salvation Army as a chaplain in the

United States Navy. His service included a tour of duty with the Seabees in Da Nang, Viet Nam, where he earned the Navy Commendation Medal with Combat “V.” He subsequently remained in the U.S. Naval Reserves, eventually retiring with the rank of Captain.

In 1970, the Hodders were appointed to Territorial Headquarters in San Francisco. While there, Hodder earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Hastings College of the Law in 1972.

In 1975, following divisional staff appointments, Hodder was appointed Principal of the School for Officer Training in its new location in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. He and his wife later became divisional leaders in the Northwest and Southern California divisions.

The Hodders were appointed to cabinet roles in the USA Central Territory in 1985, afterward serving as Chief Secretary and Territorial Secretary for Women’s Ministries in the Australia Southern Territory. In 1989, they assumed leadership of the USA Southern Territory, following which Hodder became USA National Commander in 1993.

In May of 1994, the University of Richmond honored Hodder with an Honorary Doctorate in Social Service.

On Oct. 31, 1995, after 37 years of ministry, the Hodders retired from active service and settled in Sun City Center.

Commissioner

HERBERT KENNETH HOOD

Jan. 27, 1933 - May 15, 2023

Commissioner Kenneth Hood was promoted to Glory May 15 from the hospital in Roseville, California.

Hood was born Jan. 27, 1933, in Bellingham, Washington, to Salvation Army officer parents, Ira and Eflow Hood. Both Ken and his older brother, Leslie, would become Salvation Army officers. Ken Hood was commissioned in 1954 with the Shepherds Session. In 1957, he married Lt. Barbara Ann Johnson, and they had three children: Deanna, Brian Kenneth and Joelle.

Hood held many corps and headquarters appointments. Skilled in business and finance, he served as Finance Secretary in the Intermountain and Southern California divisions, with four years in between as the Intermountain Youth Secretary. After a year as Southern California Divisional Secretary, he moved to Territorial Headquarters from 1972–1979 as Assistant Finance Secretary and then Finance Secretary. From 1979–1981, he served as Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Divisional Commander, afterward returning to Territorial Headquarters as Secretary for Business Administration and then Chief Secretary.

In 1989, Hood was appointed National Chief Secretary. In 1993, he became Southern Territorial Commander, retiring from that position in 1998. From 1993–1998, he was also a member of the General’s Advisory Council. The Hoods settled in Rocklin, California. In retirement, he continued to work for The Salvation Army as a financial consultant.

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Hood had a youthful, exuberant spirit. Quick with a smile and a joke, he was known for his sense of humor. Family members believe he invented the “dad joke.” He played cornet in Salvation Army bands and played pitcher in Salvation Army softball leagues. In his son’s words, “While the Lord has called for his dedicated and faithful servant to come home, his family will miss a loving husband, a nurturing father and a solid rock for advice, laughter and daily love.”

Commissioner Ken Hood is survived by his wife, Commissioner Barbara Hood; children: Deanna Smith, Brian Hood and Joelle Hood; and extended family members.

A celebration of life service took place May 30 at the Sacramento (California) Citadel Corps.

LT. COLONEL DIANE O'BRIEN

Nov. 8, 1950 - May 3, 2023

Lt. Colonel Diane O’Brien was promoted to Glory May 3 from her home in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, following a lengthy illness.

Diane Lillicrap was born Nov. 8, 1950, to officer parents, Brigadier Alfred Harold Lillicrap and Mrs. Brigadier Elsie Lillicrap. She entered training college in London from the Staines Corps in 1973 with the Soldiers of the Cross Session. She was commissioned in 1975.

Diane served in several corps and headquarters appointments in the United Kingdom, where she also held an appointment to the newly formed International Staff Songsters.

In 1988, she transferred to the USA Western Territory as Program Specialist at Intermountain Divisional Headquarters. On April 1, 1988, she married Captain Doug O’Brien, and they were appointed Colorado Springs (Colorado) Corps Officers, where Diane established a Women’s Auxiliary and served as corps bandmaster.

In July 1991, the O’Briens moved to the training school in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. During six years there, Diane served as Music Coordinator, Special Services Officer and Senior Music Instructor. The couple moved to the Sierra Del Mar Division in 1997, where Diane served as Divisional Program Officer. In 1998, they returned to the School for Officers’ Training for another four years, with Diane serving as Director of Special Services and Campus Services.

During their 10 years at the training college, the O’Briens were responsible for many of the popular Saturday night programs during Commissioning weekends—several times with the support of Major Joy Webb and always with the support of Ivor and Janette Bosanko.

In 2002, they returned to the Sierra Del Mar Division where Diane served as Director of Women’s Ministries with the added responsibility in 2003 as Divisional Secretary for Program. In 2008, they moved to the Northwest Division; Diane served as Divisional Women’s Ministries Secretary.

The O’Briens came to Western Territorial Headquarters in 2011. There Diane served simultaneously as Community Care Ministries Secretary, Older Adult Ministries Secretary, and Women’s Auxiliary Secretary. In 2012, she accepted the additional responsibility of Executive Officer for the Western Territory Staff Band. She served in these positions until retiring on Sept. 1, 2015.

Diane had a gift with words and could readily repeat words from The Salvation Army Song Book or songster selections. Her own words were published in the Crestmont Vocal Series, Singing Company albums, “Sing to the Lord” songbooks, and in the quarterly magazine “This England.” She provided words for many session songs used by cadets at their commissioning.

As a singer, she performed with “The Gospel Three” and with Joy Webb’s “Joy Folk.” She was welcomed as a corps “special” throughout Britain, but many Salvationists came to know her as part of the entertainment team during Salvation Army events at Butlins camp in Somerset, England.

Diane was a woman of prayer, who witnessed God’s love wherever she went, and her life touched many people in many situations. Her love of music and beautiful soprano voice blessed many people.

Lt. Colonel Diane O’Brien is survived by her husband, Lt. Colonel Doug O’Brien; their sons, Captain Michael (Jillian) O’Brien and Captain Sean (Harryette) O’Brien; daughters, Claire (Lincoln) O’Brien Hawk and Deryn O’Brien; and six grandchildren.

A celebration of life service took place June 11 at the Tustin Ranch Corps. NFC

Alaska

Emergency/Disaster Services serves first responders

Members of the Alaska Division’s Emergency/ Disaster Services (EDS) served refreshments to attendees of the Police Memorial Day ceremony, held at the Alaska State Crime Lab in Anchorage ahead of Alaska Police Memorial Week (May 14-20). The event honored fallen law enforcement personnel.

Jenni Ragland is the Alaska Divisional EDS Director.

CASCADE

Pendleton celebrates National Salvation Army Week

To acknowledge National Salvation Army Week, May 15-21, The Pendleton (Oregon) Corps held three events. For the community’s kids, a carnival outreach welcomed 79 children and their parents. A community barbecue was attended by more than 129 people, including Cascade Divisional Commander Major Nancy Dihle. The event included tours of the corps facility and information on available services, plus homemade donuts prepared by the corps’ women’s group.

During Sunday’s holiness meeting, Dihle enrolled three junior soldiers and commissioned new Corps Sergeant-Major Joe Lawrence and adult Sunday school teacher George Isenhart.

Majors DeWayne and Toni Halstad are Pendleton Corps Officers.

Del Oro

to open a low barrier shelter almost four years ago to serve individuals experiencing homelessness, including those with special needs.

“At that time, nobody realized the level of services that were needed—specifically for those clients experiencing mobility issues,” Laubach said, noting that in the last three years, they have had no less than 30 and at times more than 50 clients with mobility assistance devices.

Through partnerships with Sutter Health Foundation and the Stanislaus County government, the corps identified grants to cover its ADA van, ADA showers and ADA doors.

Hawaiian And Pacific Islands

on mental health resources within the community. Majors Don and Ronda Gilger are Coeur d’Alene Kroc Center Corps Officers

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Youth rallies encourage attendees to ‘Shine’

The Hawaiian and Pacific Islands youth department held a series of youth rallies themed “Shine” across Micronesia and the Marshall Islands April 1324, with stops in Guam, Chuuk, Pohnpei and Majuro. The team included individuals from Kroc Church Hawaii, Upper Room and Revolution Hawaii. Youth across the Pacific Islands responded to the call to reflect Jesus’ light into the world for all to see.

Captains Jeff and Maryellen Walters are the Divisional Youth Secretaries.

Intermountain

The Salvation Army Santa Monica celebrates 130 years of service and National Donut Day

On National Donut Day, June 2, The Salvation Army Santa Monica celebrated 130 years of service by distributing 2,000 donuts to the public throughout the Santa Monica Promenade. The crowd then visited local fire and police stations with donuts, followed by a visit to The Salvation Army Santa Monica Family Thrift Store. National Donut Day was established in Chicago in 1938 as a fundraiser to help those in need during the Great Depression, immortalizing the “Donut Lassies” who served donuts to soldiers during World War I.

SOUTHWEST

The Salvation Army Colorado Springs Corps opened the doors at the newly remodeled RJ Montgomery Family Hope Center May 25. The supportive housing center has the capacity to house and feed 220 individuals and will accept children, men and women, allowing displaced families to stay together. Support will also be available to residents through caseworkers, life skills development and employment assistance. City officials gathered to celebrate the opening of the family shelter with speeches and a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Northwest

Reno helps with cemetery cleanup

The Reno (Nevada) Salvation Army helped the Hillside Cemetery Preservation Foundation with its Memorial Day weekend cleanup by weeding two sections of the cemetery. During the cleanup, a foundation member discovered the grave of Jesse Beauchamp, a Salvationist promoted to Glory in 1905. The foundation member, Fran, made a temporary headstone for his grave and later, corps members planted a Salvation Army flag there. They also placed ribbons on the cemetery’s prayer tree.

Captain Travis Yardley was then Reno Corps Officer and Majors Darren and LeAnn Trimmer are Washoe County Coordinators.

Golden State

Modesto Corps renovations increase accessibility

Recent modifications to The Salvation Army’s facility in Modesto are allowing more individuals to access the corps’ programs and services. Then Corps Officer Major Harold Laubach said the corps decided

Michael Phelps speaks at Coeur d'Alene Kroc Center

Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Phelps and his wife, Nicole Phelps, visited The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, May 21 for a Swimming Against Stigma event. On behalf of the Michael Phelps Foundation, Phelps shared his experiences of preparing for and competing in the Olympics and his journey with his mental health. Community officials gathered for the event to share information

Salvation Army aids Navajo Nation after flooding

At the request of the American Red Cross, The Salvation Army Southwest Division recently deployed an Emergency/Disaster Services (EDS) team to aid the Navajo Nation and those affected by catastrophic flooding in Chinle, Arizona. The team served over 2,200 meals during the week of service. Since the start of the pandemic, The Salvation Army EDS has supported the Navajo Nation with nonperishable food, snacks, water and other beverages, PPE, hygiene kits, hand sanitizer, toys, shoes, clothing, blankets, heat relief items and household cleaners.

Nicole Kanne is the Southwest Divisional EDS Director.

ARCC

San Diego ARC hosts donation drive

The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) San Diego partnered with realty business Keller Williams San Diego Metro for a donation drive on May 11. Calling it Red Day, ARC staff and officers collected bags of gently used items and offered information on the ARC program. The drive concluded with over 50 overflowing bags donated of clothing, bedding, small kitchen appliances, and decor to be sold in local Salvation Army thrift stores.

Cfot

CFOT celebrates its young people

Prior to Commissioning, CFOT held Youth Celebration Sunday to recognize the young people for their achievements in Troops and Corps Cadets and to thank their leaders. The event included the enrollment of four junior soldiers.

Later the CFOT Family Care Center held its 2023 Graduation, themed “Adventure is Out There,” based on the movie “Up.” Preschool, Kindergarten, elementary, middle and high school graduates were all recognized, as were kids transitioning from "cadet" kids to "officer" kids. Also celebrated were those who invested and excelled in extracurriculars.

Major Nigel Cross is CFOT Training Principal. Captain Jessica Stevens is Family Care Director. NFC

Korea Territory celebrates

115 Years

Led by international leaders, General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle, and Korea territorial leaders Commissioners ManHee and Stephanie Chang—USA Western Territory officers serving abroad—the Korea Territory held a rally for its 115th anniversary this spring with the theme, “Come and See.”

A meeting in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, celebrated the 11th anniversary of The Salvation Army’s mission in Cambodia, which is part of the Korea Territory. Peddle enrolled 122 young peo- ple as Salvation Army soldiers, and the Changs led Cambodia’s first commissioning of officers with eight members of the Reflectors of Holiness Session.

During a united meeting at the Korea Baptist Theological University and Seminary, Peddle emphasized that God calls his people to heal the earth and do his ministry. The event included a youth flag dance performance and participation by the Gideon 300 Songsters. NFC

Twilight Zoo Festival celebrates cultural diversity

A record 3,000 people attended The Salvation Army’s third annual Twilight Zoo Festival in Adelaide, Australia. Notably, roughly 84 percent of attendees had no prior connection to The Salvation Army.

The evening event included Shieldy, The Salvation Army mascot, plus dancing and singing groups from the Ukrainian and Bhutanese-Kirat communities as well as a faith community whose members are from

EDS responds to Kenya drought

Burundi, Congo and Ethiopia.

“This is a community-focused missional event that enabled The Salvation Army in South Australia to connect with people from all walks of life,” said Liv Hateley, Divisional Events Coordinator. Attendees received a magnet with a QR code leading to more information about local corps programs, and some 480 families indicated they wanted to know more about local opportunities. NFC

Extreme drought in Kenya has affected nearly 5 million people with food shortages and severe malnutrition for some 900,000 children. The Salvation Army responded with food parcels containing corn, beans and oil to more than 4,000 households within 83 communities, and helped implement a program to provide five nutritious meals a day to nearly 12,000 school children. Water tanks were also employed in the severely affected areas of Kaeris, Kaikor, Lokitaun and Turkana.

“For those of us who have never witnessed it, it can be hard to imagine the scale of human suffering caused by the lack of such a basic human need as water,” said Damaris Frick, Director of The Salvation Army International Emergency Services. “I am grateful to everyone who enabled The Salvation Army to respond with compassion to the most vulnerable in Kenya during this humanitarian crisis.” NFC

In Iowa, EDS responds to Davenport apartment collapse

The Salvation Army of the Quad Cities Area, Iowa, assisted search and rescue teams after the collapse of an apartment complex in Davenport over Memorial Day weekend. As of June 2, The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services began serving 240 meals a day through breakfast, lunch and dinner. For continued support, The Salvation Army is working with local social services and government agencies through the Multi-Agency Relief Center (MARC) to make it easier for residents to access services and seek new housing. NFC