The Salvation Receives Emergency Disaster Program Funding
Safeway Carrs presents emergency disaster support funding to The Salvation Army
Pictured above from left to right: Safeway Carrs Abbott asst. deli manager, Ilsa Parra, Safeway Carrs Abbott supervisor, Jennifer Conge, The Salvation Army Alaska Division Emergency Disaster Services director, Jenni Ragland, The Salvation Army Anchorage advisory board member, Kenneth Hanley, The Salvation Army Anchorage advisory board member, Anna Woods, Safeway Carrs Alaska general manager, Reino Bellio, The Salvation Army Alaska Division secretary of business, Capt. Peter Pemberton, Safeway Carrs Abbott supervisor, Voichita Rus and Safeway Carrs Abbott store director, Lee Darling.
Anchorage, AK – The Salvation Army Alaska Division received a significant boost to supports its long-term recovery program, thanks to a generous contribution from Safeway Carrs stores in Alaska. More than $100,000 was raised in stores throughout Alaska through check stand giving and additional in-store fundraisers following the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Alaska’s Cook Inlet region on November 30, 2018.
From house fires to federally recognized states of emergency, The Salvation Army emergency disaster services program provides immediate support to disaster survivors with essential items such as food, water, heat, and emotional and spiritual care. In the event of a large-scale disaster, The Salvation Army’s efforts extend to support impacted households through the recovery process when all other resources have been exhausted.
“The Salvation Army is immeasurably grateful for the funding provided by these generous donors,” said Major John Brackenbury, The Salvation Army Alaska Divisional Commander. “When disasters strike Alaskans, it is The Salvation Army’s duty to help in whatever way we can. Knowing that we have funds available allows us to adequately aid those in need.”
“Safeway Carrs is very appreciative that the Salvation Army is here to aid in the long-term recovery efforts for those impacted by the earthquake,” said Sarah Osborne, Safeway Carrs Director of Public Affairs. “In any natural disaster, there are always impacts beyond those addressed by government response, and we are proud to support the Salvation Army in its effort to assist those affected with items including food, fuel, building supplies, household furnishings, fuel and other identified needs. Our stores launched the fundraiser to help immediately after the earthquake, and as always, Alaskans responded with generosity and urgency to help their neighbors.”
In addition to the funds from Safeway Carrs, contributions from Wells Fargo, Walmart and Alaska Community Foundation’s Alaska Disaster Recovery Fund have been received to aid The Salvation Army’s emergency disaster services program in the aftermath of the earthquake.
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The Salvation Army, an evangelic part of the universal Christian church, supports those in need in His name without discrimination, offering spiritual encouragement and basic services to meet the needs of Alaskans in 18 communities. The Salvation Army has been caring for mind, body, spirit and soul of individuals, children and families in Alaska since 1898. In 2017, The Salvation Army served 410,166 meals helping more than 7,400 Alaskans monthly, provided 71,175 bed nights, 36,926 toys and gifts and more than 13,900 clothing items provided. For more information, please visit alaska.salvationarmy.org.