The Salvation Army Southern New England Division
Whether it's embracing the homeless, uplifting the abused or abandoned, training and mentoring the disadvantaged, providing character building programs for youth, or assisting the displaced or elderly, The Salvation Army's goal remains the same: serving the most people, meeting the most needs, DOING THE MOST GOOD!
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MINISTRY OF HOPE AND HEALING IN HAITI.
Dear Colleagues in Mission,
I must write of our ministry of hope and healing in Haiti - a sector of the world in which the Army is engaged in the largest international disaster response since the Indian Ocean Tsunami of 2005.
Bob Poff, Director of Disaster Services in Haiti, described the immediate aftermath of the catastrophic earthquake, saying, "Devastation was everywhere, and suffering humanity was front and center."
Commissioner Eva and I are in continual prayer for our Army leadership of the Caribbean Territory as well as local leadership in Haiti. We thank God for the courage of Salvationists and Army volunteers. Read more of the Commander's letter...
The Salvation Army is accepting monetary donations to assist in the effort, click here to donate.
Text to Donate: text the word "HAITI" to 52000 to automatically give $10 to The Salvation Army's relief efforts (confirm yes).
Or call 1-800-SAL-ARMY and postal mail at: The Salvation Army World Service Office,
International Disaster Relief Fund, PO Box 630728, Baltimore, MD 21263-0728.
Designate donations "Haiti Earthquake.
Only financial donations are being accepted for this relief effort at this time.
-TEN FACTS ABOUT CLAIMING DONATIONS MADE TO HAITI-
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VIDEO OF THE WEEK - "Salvation Army Responds"
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 SALVATION ARMY RESPONDS TO MIDDLETOWN EXPLOSION
MIDDLETOWN - A serious gas explosion occurred on Sunday February 7th around 11:00 AM at the Kleen Energy Systems facility located on the Connecticut River in Middletown, Connecticut. Five workers were killed and over fifty workers were injured. The blast shook neighborhoods for miles around.
The Greater Hartford Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) canteen arrived on the scene at approximately 1:30 PM.
Read more...
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TRUE PARTNERS The Salvation Army & the Rhode Island Good Neighbor Energy Fund
 PROVIDENCE - The Good Neighbor Energy Fund is a cooperative effort between Rhode Island's gas and electric companies and The Salvation Army of Rhode Island. Having been established in 1986, the fund has raised a total of more than $9 million dollars which has assisted over 36,500 families.
The Salvation Army maintains a separate account for the fund and controls distribution of the money for the specific purpose of paying energy bills. Funding comes from donations from the general public and businesses. The energy companies offer various matching and giving programs. Last year alone the Good Neighbor Energy Fund helped more than 2,275 families pay an electric, gas or oil bill. Jaime Comella, Director of Social Services for The salvation Army in Rhode Island said, "Year after year, the Good Neighbor Energy Fund has been making a significant impact throughout Rhode Island.... "
For additional information, please go to the GNEF web site: www.rigoodneighbor.com or call The Salvation Army at 401-831-1119.
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 C.E.S. WINS CAN CHALLENGE . . .
AGAIN!
HARTFORD - Consulting Engineering Services Inc of Middletown has won the 21st Annual Salvation Army Architects and Engineers Can Challenge for
2009.
The contest is open to all architectural and engineering firms in
the Greater Hartford area and the companies compete against each other for the
coveted trophy. Points are awarded on a per can and per dollar received basis,
then divided by the number of employees and the company with the highest point
average is declared the winner. Read more....
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 WTIC HOLIDAY STORE SETS NEW RECORD!
HARTFORD - The 20th Anniversary WTIC 1080 Holiday Store raised $193,550.39 in cash donations this holiday season. The program exceeded last year's dollar amount by almost 7%. Major Doug Hart, area coordinator for The Salvation Army in Greater Hartford said, "We are so happy and so blessed that people can be this generous during these difficult economic times. It is truly a miracle. Many families rely on us for help to get them through the holidays and we were very concerned about the sharp increase in the number of individuals that were asking for help this year. The Holiday Store success will go a long way in helping these individuals and families. I want to thank WTIC 1080 and their listeners for this unbelievable spirit of giving. We could not do our work without people like this." |
 UCONN WOMEN ASSIST THE SALVATION ARMY'S TOY PROGRAM
The families that picked up toys from The Salvation Army toy program were pleasantly delighted to meet the UCONN Women's Basketball players. The young women helped the families choose toys, and carry them out to their cars. In addition to assisting with the toy drive and restocking the food pantry shelves, the women presented The Salvation Army with a monetary donation to the toy program collected from team members. "Brenda Downing, said the young ladies were so friendly and helpful, and the families really enjoyed meeting them."
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 THE RED HAT ELEGANT LADIES OF HARTFORD SERVED THE HOMELESS DURING MEMORIAL SERVICE
December 21, 2009
Hartford, CT - With the help of The Salvation Army Senior Center, Trinity Episcopal Church, various churches and agencies sponsored a candlelight memorial service and dinner for the homeless of Greater Hartford. After the candlelight service of songs and scripture readings the meal began. The Red Hat Elegant ladies helped serve the homeless and provided a warm friendly environment and a delicious hot meal.
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HUSKY SPORTS PRESENTS SPORTS CLINIC AT THE SALVATION ARMY
December 12, 2009, Hartford, CT
Husky Sports is a program headed by UConn's Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management. The goal of the program is to both reinforce and teach the making of positive life choices among Hartford North End children. Read More... |
FIONDELLA'S PUT THEIR MONEY WHERE THEIR HEART IS!
HARTFORD - Thanks to the Fiondella's, Bob Fiondella and his son Bob, kids at The Salvation Army's North End Corps have a new playground at their Nelson Street community center. Bob Fiondella recognized the need for children on this side of the City to have a safe and fun environment to spend their free time, and being a man of action, he promised to do something about it! The original funding to start the project was made available through a generous donation from United Parcel Service (UPS) and their employees last Spring, but the remaining funds to finish the project came from the Fiondella family.
Bob also presented a check to Captain Ervin McCoy for the North End Children's Christmas Party. So . . . . not only did the kid's around Nelson Street have a great party . . . they also have a great place to play when the weather gets warm again. We thank the Fiondella's and UPS for helping The Salvation Army with this wonderful project.
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