Salvation
Army officers from the DFW Metroplex are deploying to Oklahoma to help
tornado survivors deal with the complicated process of relief and
recovery. Salvation Army disaster vehicles including a 53-foot mobile
kitchen that can serve up to 15,000 meals a day, and a 30-foot mobile
kitchen are also deploying.
Monetary donations are the most critical need as supplies and personnel are mobilized.
Please give online at SalvationArmyDFW.org or by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY (1-800-725-2769).
You can also text the word “STORM” to 80888 to make a $10 donation.
DALLAS (May 16, 2013) -- The Salvation Army went into
urgent action last night with a volunteer disaster team on site in Hood
County to provide services in the wake of the devastating tornadoes. A
mobile disaster kitchen from Fort Worth was stationed near Granbury
offering snacks and hydration until 3:30 this morning.
Today,
the organization has ramped up its services. A mobile disaster kitchen
from Dallas will serve first responders at the Incident Command Center
in Granbury near Ground Zero. We expect to continue this service up to
three days, or on a longer timeline to be determined by the local
Emergency Management Office.
This morning, a
second mobile disaster kitchen from Dallas has been in place at the
Emergency Operations Center in Cleburne located at 810 Kilpatrick
Street. The local Emergency Manager requested that this unit move to the
Cleburne Conference Center, 1501 Henderson Street, at 10 a.m. to serve
meals for up to 125 people today. This service may continue until 7
p.m., or longer if needed.
Mobile disaster
kitchens from Plano, Williamson County, and Waco are on standby for
service in Granbury and Cleburne. At this time, additional units may not
be deployed until residents are allowed back into the disaster area.
Residents will remain evacuated while efforts like street cleaning and
power restoration are accomplished. Once residents go back to their
homes, it is anticipated that The Salvation Army will begin distributing
household cleaning kits to help people with the emotionally draining
process of dealing with what's happened to them.
Salvation Army workers are also prepared to assist disaster victims with emotional and spiritual care.
The Salvation Army is deploying a mobile emergency
kitchen to DeCordova Bend in Hood County near Granbury to provide relief
for victims and first responders in the aftermath of the tornado. The
disaster team will be on site to provide hydration, snacks, and
emotional care. An experienced disaster coordinator has also been
dispatched to Cleburne and Granbury to make assessments for further
Salvation Army disaster deployments. $100 provides snacks and drinks for 125 people $10 feeds a disaster survivor for one day TO GIVE
Children participating in arts and crafts at the Boys & Girls Club at The Salvation Army in Garland.
We’re
excited to share that The Salvation Army is expanding our Boys & Girls Club
program!By the end of this year, we
will have clubs in Garland, Waxahachie, Irving and Plano.
One
of our new Boys & Girls Club programs is opening in Irving at The Gene
& Jerry Jones Family Center for Youth. The children and youth in that area
will be able to take part in “Project Learn,” which supports academic
development at the local elementary and middle schools in the community.
The
new Boys & Girls Club at our Plano Corps will offer a range of quality
programs including nutrition, stress management, health & fitness, and how
to form positive relationships with peers.
You
may be wondering, why does The Salvation Army partner with the Boys & Girls
Club?
Working
with the Boys & Girls Club makes perfect sense because our organizations
have the same ultimate goal: to serve youth in low-income areas and encourage
them to reach their full potential by providing a safe place to grow and
learn.
Over
the past 150 years, The Boys and Girls club has developed a full curriculum
that we are proud to offer at our centers.Our clubs reinforce and develop positive behavior and skills while
surrounding the youth with caring adult role-models.
Through
their experiences at our Boys & Girls Clubs, many kids begin to dream about
and explore potential career opportunities. We can’t wait to see what’s next
for the youth in our programs.
We’re four months into 2013 and have
plenty to report:
North Texas Tornadoes -- One Year
Later
In April 2012, the DFW Metroplex was hit by 17 severely damaging tornadoes,
affecting thousands of residents in our local communities.
The Salvation Army was on sitein the affected areas, including Lancaster,
Forney, and Arlington. We assisted 89 different households, distributing 100
sets of furniture donated by jcpenney, as well as providing mattress vouchers,
home repairs, Walmart gift cards, food, temporary lodging, and other household
goods. This assistance is valued at $315,254.
We also purchased and donated a
replacement manufactured home to a family in need. Here’s a video of Tina and
Fred on the day their home was delivered.
As this year's tornado season
begins, we urge you totake the necessary precautions to be ready. Learn how you can be prepared at The
Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services website: http://disaster.salvationarmyusa.org
2013 Doing the Most Good Annual
Luncheon
Elizabeth Smart giving her keynote address
at the 2013 Annual Doing The Most Good
Luncheon in Fort Worth.
Thank you to everyone who attended.
We greatly appreciate the support of presenting sponsor BNSF Railway Company.
We’re also grateful for the efforts of the luncheon committee led by honorary
chair Kelsey Patterson and event chairs Pat and Doug Lorimer. The luncheon
raised $210,000 to support our programs in Fort Worth that bring hope and
deliverance for local citizens who are homeless, hungry, or addicted.
Here's coverage of the luncheon by CBS 11:
Thank you to everyone who attended
this year's garage sale in Fort Worth!
Hundreds of shoppers found bargains
on electronics, furniture, antiques, framed pictures, clothing, and more,
raising nearly $30,000! Proceeds from the sale will help us continue to provide
programs and services to people in need in Fort Worth.
Thank you to The Salvation Army
Women’s Auxiliary for a wonderful job organizing the event. Can’t wait till
next year!
Emmitt Smith addressing the media during the tour of
the North Texas Youth Education Town
Youth Education Town Hard Hat Tour
Emmitt Smith, chairman of the North Texas Youth Education Town locatedat our community center in Arlington, led a media tour of the new facility, set to open later this year. Salvation Army donors and supporters also enjoyed going
on the hard hat tour of the new facility currently under construction, as well
as learning of the programs that will be offered to help local children.
A legacy project of Super Bowl XLV,
the North Texas Youth Education Town will host programs in music, art,
computers, fitness, and education.
Albertsons All-Star Gala
Albertsons hosted its All-Star Gala at Cowboys Stadium on April 9. The gala featured Jason Witten of the Dallas
Cowboys, former Dallas Stars hockey player Mike Modano, Arlington Mayor
Robert Cluck, former Dallas Cowboys star Charles Haley, and TV
personality Scott Murray.
The gala benefited local charities,
including The Salvation Army.
The Annual Doing The Most Good Luncheon in Denton will be on Wednesday, May 1 at
the Apogee Stadium at the University of North Texas. This year’s guest speaker
will be former Air Force pilot, Scott O’Grady. Scott will sharehis riveting experience of being shot down
over Bosnia where he survived six grueling days against harsh weather before
being rescued.
Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary of
Dallas Fashion Show
We’re weeks away from this year’s fashion show on Monday, May 6 at Brook Hollow
Golf Club, organized by The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary of Dallas. In
addition to the runway show, this year’s event will include a silent auction
and the Chic Boutique, where hundreds of designer items will be available for
purchase.
Learn more about the fashion show at
the Dallas Women’s Auxiliary’s website.
There’s more news and upcoming
events on the horizon. Keep up to date by connecting with us on Facebook and Twitter.
Warm Regards,
Captain Michele and Major Ward
Matthews
DFW Metroplex Command Leadership
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