Salvation Army

The tornado in Joplin, Mo was devastating for that community. A town not too dissimilar from our own has suffered a terrible natural disaster that has left hundreds dead and several thousand in need. Find out how you can help on the next page.

The Salvation Army of Lubbock was awarded a three year federal grant of $845,113 to cover operational costs of the Red Shield Home Transitional Living Program, a three-tiered approach to eradicating cyclical homelessness that includes Emergency Sheltering, Transitional Sheltering and Transitional Housing programs. Read more about it on the next page.

The Salvation Army responded immediately following major tornado activity in the southern United States, serving the immediate needs of survivors by providing food, beverages, emotional/spiritual care, and other necessities. Find out how you can help on the next page!

More than one week after initial deployment, Salvation Army Officers, staff and volunteers continue to provide round-the-clock assistance and relief to firefighters, other responders and residents affected by wildfires throughout the State. Read about their efforts on the following page.

Several Salvation Army units continue to provide support to firefighters and other first responders working to contain wildfires across West Texas. Read more about their efforts on the next page.

The Salvation Army of Lubbock has joined forces with other area Salvation Army’s to provide aid to the many firemen, policemen, and other responders of the wildfires spreading rapidly across West Texas. Read more and find out how you can help on the next page.

The Salvation Army is warning donors to beware of a bogus email appeal which asks for donations to The Salvation Army's Relief efforts in Japan. The appeal, claiming to be from "Salvation Army National Corp.," urges donors to send a donation to an email address which IS NOT a valid Salvation Army address. Read more about it on the next page.

With cold weather creating dangerous conditions this week, The Salvation Army will reach out to individuals staying on the streets and those without heat to make sure all have are sheltered from the cold. On Monday night, The Salvation Army housed 75 individuals and expects to house more as the weather gets worse...

LUBBOCK, TX (January 21, 2011)- The Salvation Army of Lubbock and Furniture Row are partnering to provide each household affected by last week’s apartment fire with $1,000 in new furniture. The Salvation Army will provide $500 to each household and Furniture Row will match this donation.

A West Lubbock apartment complex caught fire around noon today, displacing 40 residents and causing the apartment’s roof to collapse. The two-alarm fire was at Twin Oaks Apartment complex in the 5800 block of 22nd Street.

The Lubbock area Salvation Army is seeking volunteers for a count of Lubbock’s homeless. The count, which is being done by the Salvation Army and the City of Lubbock’s homeless committee, will take place Thursday, January 27th from 6 to 9 a.m. Volunteers will team up and be out on the streets searching for homeless individuals.