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Salvation Army provides assistance for Saipan
Monetary donations being accepted to provide food and emergency support
HONOLULU—The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division is actively assisting with emergency response efforts for residents in Saipan following the direct hit of Typhoon Soudelor.
“Our Saipan Corps officers and volunteers are assessing the damage in their area, assisting with emergency response efforts and preparing to re-open their soup kitchen,” said Maj. Mark Gilden, Divisional Secretary for Business and Emergency Disaster Services Coordinator for The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division. “We also stand ready to provide meals to the public or emergency response volunteers as needed. Our teams can provide emotional and spiritual support as well. If you are in need, or know of a family in need, please have them contact The Salvation Army’s Saipan Corps at 670-483-0885.”
In addition, the public is encouraged to support the emergency disaster services efforts via monetary donations at www.hawaii.salvationarmy.org or by calling The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Divisional Headquarters at 808-988-2136. One-hundred percent of the donated funds will support The Salvation Army’s emergency disaster services on Saipan. (The Salvation Army)
