The Salvation Army Florida Division

Robin Velasquez from Disaster Response Ministries International has volunteered with The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services for the last two years. This week, she met another Salvation Army volunteer, Idania Valentin, on the set of a training video being filmed at the Florida EDS warehouse. They became fast friends. On Wednesday afternoon, The Salvation Army Florida Division prepared its second shipment of Hurricane Melissa disaster relief supplies but need a driver to get the shipment to south Florida. Ms. Velasquez, a retired school bus driver, had experience driving The Salvation Army Canteens, and she volunteered to drive the semi-truck down. Her new friend, Ms. Valentin, joined her on a 12-hour road trip to deliver much-needed food and supplies to Jamaican storm survivors. Thank you to these brave and dedicated volunteers! Those wishing to support international relief efforts from within the United States may donate financial gifts to The Salvation Army World Service Office (SAWSO) at www.SAWSO.org, where 100 percent of designated disaster gifts go directly to response and recovery. #DoingTheMostGood

The Salvation Army is actively responding to Hurricane Melissa, providing emergency food, clean water, and shelter to displaced families. Teams are working alongside local authorities to deliver critical supplies and offer emotional and spiritual care to those impacted. Your support ensures we can continue meeting urgent needs and help communities rebuild. For the most up-to-date information and photos, please refer to our response web page: https://lnkd.in/eJhM3CBn You can help support the recovery efforts in many ways. Online Donations can be made at https://give.sawso.org   Check Donations Please send check donations to the following address: Salvation Army World Service Office – Hurricane Melissa Relief Fund P.O. Box 418558 Boston, MA 02241-8558   To Donate by Phone: 1-800-725-2769 (1800 SAL ARMY) For other giving options, please call (813) 383-5668 for additional instructions.

Costumes, Critters and Candy -- Oh My! The Trunk or Treat at the Salvation Army St. Petersburg Corps hosted over 1,000 children and parents last night. Adorable children of all ages participated in the costume contest and were rewarded with candy and gifts from members of the community who generously donated their time and more to create this special night for kids. Happy Halloween!

To stay on top of industry trends, and get insights from experts, The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory Community Relations Development teams meet every year. During this year's Mission Elevate conference, held in Stone Mountain, Georgia, Florida Division employees learned new skills and listened to keynote speakers discuss the organization's vision, goals, and strategies. In addition, Planned Giving and Resource Development employees were recognized and celebrated. By investing in its employees' skills, The Salvation Army is able to do the most good for others, starting with its staff. #salvationarmy #nonprofit #conference #careers To learn more about employment opportunities, visit https://lnkd.in/ep4jYMiT

Awakening Events, Inc., Awakening Foundation, and Altrua HealthShare have placed The Salvation Army of Tampa on the radar through TobyMac's HITS DEEP TOUR, a series of exciting concerts featuring a lineup of popular Christian artists including Crowder Music and CAIN, a nonprofit organization that provides artists with a platform to share their work and make a lasting impact on society. A big THANK YOU to everyone who helps transform lives both domestically and abroad.

Do you want to make a difference this Christmas? Think about it. Volunteering for bell ringing will be a win-win situation for you, your organization and your community. How so? It will allow you to connect with your neighbor, recharge your spirit, and energize your soul. If you're wondering what experience is required to become a volunteer bell ringer, you only need a smile, an ability to jingle a bell, and perhaps wearing your favorite ugly Christmas sweater. Take on a challenge and give back in a new way. Visit here NOW ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eEwgATq