The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services Responds to Wildfires in Southern California
LOS ANGELES, September 20, 2024 - The Salvation Army in Southern California is responding to the recent fires in SoCal with disaster food services for families in need and emergency responders.
Emergency shelters, where The Salvation Army has been serving food since September 8, will be closing today. The Salvation Army will shift their focus to serving at the Local Assistance Centers for those affected by the Southern California Fires, starting September 19th for the Airport Fire and September 20th for the Bridge and Line Fires.
Response: The Southern California Emergency Disaster Services
But we are not doing it alone!
Need Assistance:
Local Assistance Centers (LAC) are facilities where individuals, families, and businesses can access available disaster assistance programs and services.
The Salvation Army is serving at the following Local Assistance Centers (LAC):
How to Help: As the fires and our response continues, The Salvation Army will need the help and support of the community to continue serving those in need. To find more information on how to donate and help, please visit:
https://give-sc.salvationarmy.org/give/618383/#!/donation/checkout for Line & Bridge Fires
https://give-sc.salvationarmy.org/give/619872/#!/donation/checkout for Airport Fire
Multimedia Links:
https://socal.salvationarmy.org/southern-california
https://www.instagram.com/p/C_tY-14yVdN/?img_index=1
Contact:
For updates on The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Work or to arrange interviews, please contact Melinda Lankford, Communications and Marketing Director for The Salvation Army Southern California Division at:
562.264.3638
Source: The Salvation Army Southern California Divisional Headquarters