The Salvation Army Declares War on Hunger
May 6, 2013 by jcooper
PRINCETON, Ind – The Salvation Army is teaming up with Napa Auto Parts and Save-a-Lot grocery stores to declare war on hunger. Each year, The Salvation Army gives out over 30,000 pounds of food. That feat is only accomplished by the generosity of Gibson and Pike Counties. “We rely on donors for everything we provide to those in need”, said Lt. Jonathan Cooper.
On Saturday, May 18th The Salvation Army will have a truck parked in the parking lot of Napa Auto Parts, at the corner of 10th and Broadway, Princeton Indiana. WRAY’s “Uncle Dave” will be broadcasting live in hopes the organization will be able to fill the truck with donations from local individuals, groups, and businesses. The local Princeton Save-a-Lot will be having sales from now until the 18th on canned goods by the skid, case, or individually.
Local area churches and schools have also joined the fight. Lt. Chrissy Cooper said, “It’s so awesome to see everyone coming together to help our community”.
The organization has been helping those in need for over 100 years in Gibson and Pike Counties. Lt. Cooper said, “We’re really proud of our reputation and our history in Gibson and Pike counties. We pride ourselves on being responsible with donors’ generosity, and I think that’s the only way we could have been Doing the Most Good for over a century”.
About The Salvation Army:
The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination since 1906 in Princeton, Indiana. Thousands of people in our area receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. About 89 cents of every dollar raised is used to support those services.
The Salvation Army Responds to Boston Marathon and West Texas Explosions
April 30, 2013 by jcooper
Alexandria, Virginia –Although both tragedies are very different in scope, they nonetheless created a need for assistance. The Salvation Army has been hard at work in both situations.
Boston Marathon Bombings
The Salvation Army is providing support to law enforcement and other first responders in Watertown, Massachusetts, as a manhunt is underway for the remaining suspect of the explosions that occurred at the Boston Marathon on April 15.
Since 3:00AM ET, five Salvation Army canteens (mobile feeding units) have been deployed to the Command Center, which has been established in a mall parking lot in the Boston suburb of Watertown.
Overall, The Salvation Army is serving an estimated crowd of 1,000 law enforcement responders with meals, snacks and drinks.
Twelve Salvation Army officers, staff and volunteers that have been trained in disaster response are serving on the scene.
Many of these people also provided services to survivors and first responders immediately following the bombings during the Boston Marathon.
Salvation Army officers, trained in crisis counseling, are on hand to provide emotional and spiritual care as the situation unfolds.
As of 10:00am ET, The Salvation Army has served 1,100 meals, drinks and snacks.
Since Monday, April 15, The Salvation Army has served 6,000 items to survivors and first responders in Boston.
The Salvation Army is in constant communication with city and state emergency personnel, and will continue to provide support as needed and requested.
The Salvation Army is extremely gratified for the continued support of the public.
At this time, the best way to be of assistance is to make a financial contribution at www.salvationarmyma.org/marathonrelief.
Personnel trained in crisis response are providing service. If you would like to volunteer for future needs or to be trained in disaster response, please visit www.salvationarmyusa.org.
Salvation Army Statements
Major Ron Busroe, National Community Relations & Development Secretary
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Boston and Boston law enforcement. The Salvation Army prays for a safe conclusion to the events that led us here today.”
Paul Leslie, Emergency Disaster Services, Massachusetts Division
“Just as we have been doing all week long, we are here to help the first responders and survivors of this terrible tragedy. Today, we are here to serve those who rush in when others are going the other direction. We will stay on scene as long as we are needed.”
West Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion
The Salvation Army is responding after a large explosion at a fertilizer plant devastated the small city of West, TX, just before 8:00 PM (CDT) Wednesday evening. The Salvation Army quickly mobilized support teams and by midnight had deployed five Emergency Disaster Canteens (mobile kitchens) to the area.
The Salvation Army is providing refreshment and emotional and spiritual care to survivors and first responders at several locations in and around West. Disaster Canteens (mobile kitchens) from Waco, Corsicana, Waxahachie, Fort Worth and Williamson County are all serving at the scene. Major Dan Ford, Commanding Officer of the Waco Salvation Army, is the Incident Commander coordinating The Salvation Army response with city and state emergency personnel.
The temperature has dropped dramatically overnight with heavy rain moving into the area. The Salvation Army has 50 cases of rain suits, jackets and blankets to distribute. This morning, The Salvation Army is preparing to serve breakfast to 500 people and as the situation develops will remain ready to serve as long as needed.
The massive blast, which measured 2.1 on the Richter scale, was felt as far as 80 miles away in Dallas. It is estimated that between 50 to 75 homes have been damaged or destroyed, including a 50-unit apartment complex. More than 170 people have been hospitalized with multiple fatalities at the scene.
The Salvation Army Deepens Its Commitment to Prayer
March 19, 2013 by jcooper
PRINCETON, Ind. – The Salvation Army’s congregation in Princeton, Indiana has renewed its deep commitment to prayer on the heels of an uplifting and enlightening weekend, called “Prayer Summit 2013″. Meetings held Friday through Sunday provided a focus on the topic of prayer in every imaginable facet. “We talked about so many things, and the most exciting part is putting them in to practice”, said Lt. Jonathan Cooper, pastor and “corps officer” in Princeton.
Special guests Major Bob & Joyce Gauthier, made the trek from Chicago, Ill. to help instruct on the topic. Major Bob Gauthier, in one of the more poignant moments of the weekend said, “You can’t have power in the pulpit if you don’t have deep committed prayer in the pew”. Not only was there great instruction, but also opportunities to lead and be lead in deep prayer on a variety of topics that included government, healing, spiritual growth, the spiritual condition of the community, and the Army’s impact on others. A total of 260 came to the various meeting opportunities, and many of them were visibly impacted by the teaching of the Majors.
One congregant said, “I’ve always thought prayer was important, but there’s something really refreshing about taking time to intentionally focus on it”. The Salvation Army, as first and foremost a church, continues to pursue the things of God, and has indeed has renewed and deepened its commitment to prayer.
About The Salvation Army:
The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination since 1906 in Princeton, Indiana. Thousands of people in our area receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. About 82 cents of every dollar raised is used to support those services.
The Salvation Army Work Begins in Cambodia
January 31, 2013 by jcooper
LONDON, U.K. – The General has announced that Salvation Army work has been officially established in the Kingdom of Cambodia, with effect from 22 November 2012, taking the total number of countries in which the Army has officially recognised work to 126.
The potential for Salvation Army work in Cambodia has been a topic of conversation at International Headquarters since 2008, when the Korea Territory first expressed an interest in exploring the possibility of mission outreach there. A short-term ministry programme to Cambodia was commenced by a small team from the Korea Territory in 2009. A member of that team, Young People’s Sergeant Major Kim, Hong-soo, returned to Cambodia some time later and commenced a ministry with some university students in Phnom Penh.
During the 95th corps anniversary celebrations at Ah Hyun Corps in the Seoul Division of the Korea Territory, a Declaration of Vision was made, one aspect of which was a commitment to plant a corps in Cambodia.
While the short-term ministry was under way, various other aspects, such as legal registration of The Salvation Army in the Kingdom of Cambodia, were being pursued and have now been completed.
The official opening was conducted by Commissioners Park, Man-hee and Kim, Keum-nyeo (territorial leaders, Korea Territory) in Phnom Penh on Thursday 22 November. They were accompanied by a group of 45 officers and soldiers from the Korea Territory. The officers appointed in charge of the new work are Captain Shin, Jin-kyun and Captain Lim, Hyang.
The inaugural meeting was attended by civic dignitaries (including the Republic of Korea’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Cambodia) together with local church and business leaders.
Please join us in prayer for the ministry that will take place in Cambodia.
About The Salvation Army:
The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination since 1906 in Princeton, Indiana. Thousands of people in our area receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. About 82 cents of every dollar raised is used to support those services.
