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The Salvation Army Provides Food for 7,000 Haitians, Medical Care to Hundreds |
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SEATTLE, WA (Jan. 19, 2010) – The Salvation Army is in the midst of its largest international relief effort since the 2005 tsunami in Asia. Nearly 7,000 people were given a five-day supply of food Monday by The Salvation Army in Port-au-Prince. Hundreds of others, including infants at an orphanage, received medical care from Salvation Army doctors who are responding to the earthquake. In the U.S., more personnel and supplies are being sent to the country to join the 700 Salvation Army workers who are permanently stationed in Haiti.
Additionally, in Port-au-Prince, a 14-person Salvation Army medical team provided care to nearly 200 people Monday, suturing wounds and treating broken bones. Two doctors and a nurse administered formula and oral electrolyte solution to dozens of orphans left with little help since the earthquake six days ago devastated the country and left their orphanage in shambles. At the orphanage, volunteers affiliated with the Mennonites repaired the water system.
Updates
o The Salvation Army has established a supply line from south Florida to Port au Prince to deliver aid and supplies to its disaster response teams, including more than 2 million meals by next week.
o Assessment teams have been in the country since Friday, January 15, planning a long-term response to help people rebuild their homes and lives.
o The Salvation Army is working with the Hatian government, the U.S. military, FEMA, the United Nations, other NGOs and its corporate partners to implement a broad response to the tragedy.
In the U.S., The Salvation Army has organized a base of operations in south Florida and is moving supplies and personnel regularly
o An additional 2 doctors and 5 international emergency management personnel from the U.K and Canada arrived in Haiti Monday morning
o A cargo plane with critically needed medical and relief supplies departed for Haiti Monday evening
o Additional planes are expected to depart today
o A Salvation Army Haitian Relief Team took delivery of a water filtration system with the capacity of purifying 10,000 gallons of water per day.
o Massive shipments of water, food, sheltering and other emergency supplies being secured, organized, and staged for shipment to Haiti and distribution through 4 existing Aid Centers.
Monetary donations and prayer are the two most critical needs as supplies and personnel are mobilized
o The Salvation Army held a church service on Sunday morning for several hundred people in Port Au Prince.
o As of Tuesday (1-19-10) morning, The Salvation Army had raised more than $4.79 million for relief efforts.
o The Salvation Army’s Red Kettles were mobilized Sunday during the Minnesota Vikings-Dallas Cowboys playoff game.
o Donors can text the word “HAITI” to 52000 to donate $10 to The Salvation Army’s relief efforts via their phone bill. It is important for donors to confirm their donation with the word, “yes.”
o Monetary donations can also be made through:
o www.salvationarmyusa.organd via PayPal
o 1-800-SAL-ARMY
o The Salvation Army World Service Office
International Disaster Relief Fund
PO Box 630728
Baltimore, MD 21263-0728
*Please note that your donation is for Haiti Earthquake relief*
o Even before donations are processed, The Salvation Army is committing and spending money on relief efforts in Haiti. Donations are critical now and also help ensure that the long-term needs of the Haitian people are met.
For the latest updates on The Salvation Army’s response to this disaster, please visit http://blog.salvationarmyusa.org/, http://twitter.com/salvationarmyus and http://www.facebook.com/SalvationArmyUSA
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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 1865. Nearly 33 million Americans 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 83 cents of every dollar raised is used to support those services in nearly 9,000 communities nationwide. For more information, go to http://www.salvationarmynw.org.
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