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<item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: National Headquarters Changes of Appointment]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 8 May 2008 11:08:58 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On behalf of the National Commander, Commissioner Israel L. Gaither, I am pleased to announce the following appointments effective June 25, 2008.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc.nsf/vw-news/85AEA810C1630A92862574430058B653?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Central Territory & International Changes of Appointment]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 8 May 2008 10:05:18 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2008 USA Central Territory Officer Changes of Appointment Announcements]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc.nsf/vw-news/E028598C4AFFDC60862574430052E22C?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Salvation Army accepting donations for Myanmar cyclone]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 7 May 2008 15:34:28 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army is accepting donations to help those affected by the devastation caused by Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar. The Salvation Army has had a presence in the country since 1915 and was able to immediately respond in the aftermath of the storm.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc.nsf/vw-news/5357C555E777A93B8625744200710517?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Salvation Army provides service after devastating storms in Oklahoma and Arkansas]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 5 May 2008 17:56:05 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the deadly aftermath of storms in Arkansas and Oklahoma at the end of last week, The Salvation Army has been providing emergency disaster relief.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc.nsf/vw-news/C001AA03E0B651C186257440007DFC24?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Salvation Army provides relief after tornadoes in Kansas]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 5 May 2008 17:52:45 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army continues to provide assistance to Kansas City area neighborhoods affected by tornadoes with wind speeds up to 135 mph early Friday morning. As of Sunday evening, the organization had provided meals to more than 2,200 people through its mobile canteens (feeding units). The canteens are out again today, providing food and beverages to cleanup workers, volunteers, law enforcement officers and residents. The Salvation Army is prepared to assist individuals and families who have been displaced from their homes and are in need of basic necessities including shelter, food, clothing, medicine and other basic necessities.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc.nsf/vw-news/847D606F75C1DD4586257440007DAE22?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Salvation Army serves storm survivors in southern states]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:06:32 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the aftermath of last week's severe storms, some of which included tornadoes and flooding, in Arkansas, Mississippi, Texas and Oklahoma, Salvation Army emergency disaster services personnel provided meals, snacks, shelter, clean-up kits, social services and emotional and spiritual care to thousands of survivors and emergency responders.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc.nsf/vw-news/4F408AAF37F58F3D8625742B0068F7F5?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Salvation Army continues to assist with Missouri floods]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:34:38 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) response teams in Missouri continue their response to the needs of recovery workers and residents affected by major floods caused by heavy rains last week. The National Weather Service reports a major storm system is expected to move into the state this weekend that may bring anywhere from two to five inches of rain. ]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc.nsf/vw-news/998E10A33C9940D78625741A006B8AD4?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Salvation Army assists Arkansas flood victims]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:29:55 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Due to the flooding caused by last week's severe storms in the south central U.S., a dam broke near the town of Pocahontas, Ark. Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) response teams have been deployed along with mobile feeding units (canteens). A truckload of supplies, including food boxes, have been requested for aiding displaced families.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc.nsf/vw-news/9891171B270481F78025741A00552310?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Salvation Army assists Missouri flood victims]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:19:03 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army in Missouri has activated Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) response teams in response to major floods caused by heavy rains throughout the region.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc.nsf/vw-news/D97CE5F6FB439E4980257419006A1D81?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Salvation Army continues disaster assistance in wake of Georgia tornado]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:01:05 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado packing 130-mph winds ripped through Atlanta, Ga., Friday evening, injuring 27 people and causing over 13,000 power outages. The Salvation Army in Georgia is assisting those affected with its fleet of 22 mobile feeding units (canteens) as severe weather continues to affect the state.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc.nsf/vw-news/486991C5B58338DF8625740F0062F9FD?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Salvation Army Red Kettles set new record nationally]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:14:24 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite predictions of a weak economy, Americans once again dug deep into their pockets last Christmas season to help those in need. In total, more than $118 million dollars were donated to The Salvation ArmṒs iconic Red Kettles, eclipsing the record $117 million raised in 2007. The modest year over year increase of $1.3 million represents a 0.7 percent rise in total dollars donated across the country. The money raised will be used to support the operations of The Salvation Army in the local area where it was given, including Christmas assistance and year-round programs and services like at-risk youth programs and transitional living facilities. ]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc.nsf/vw-news/42569CACF1BF7B0E862573F40069B090?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Salvation Army brings comfort following horrific shooting at Northern Illinois University]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:23:41 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army immediately responded yesterday after a gunman entered a lecture hall on the Northern Illinois University campus in DeKalb, Ill., and opened fire killing six people and injuring at least 15 others before turning the gun on himself. Salvation Army emergency disaster services personnel worked with university police to provide support and emotional and spiritual care to law enforcement officials and students.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc.nsf/vw-news/422427076531BABE862573F0005490E4?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: President Bush thanks Salvation Army while surveying tornado damage]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:41:46 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[President George W. Bush thanked Salvation Army emergency disaster services (EDS) personnel and volunteers for their efforts to bring comfort and relief to survivors during his recent tour of the tornado-ravaged south. For nearly a week The Salvation Army has been providing relief to thousands of people impacted by the storms that killed at least 58 people and left devastation across five states.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc.nsf/vw-news/F262880D85DBC9A8862573EC005638EA?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Salvation Army provides emergency disaster relief in Wisconsin during blizzard]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 8 Feb 2008 10:57:47 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Salvation Army personnel provided relief to dozens of drivers in Wisconsin who found themselves stranded Wednesday following the worst snowstorm of the season. Governor Jim Doyle declared a state of emergency for Dane and Rock counties after snow totals reached as high as 20 inches. ]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc.nsf/vw-news/271AB515DD85A524862573E9005D2EAE?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Salvation Army provides emergency food aid in Zimbabwe]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 8 Feb 2008 10:56:28 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army is bringing aid to residents in the low-lying Zambezi valley in Zimbabwe after relentless rains and flooding have killed 27 people and left thousands homeless.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc.nsf/vw-news/B212B0219CF2B357862573E9005D0F9B?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Salvation Army helps Kenyan refugees in Uganda]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 8 Feb 2008 10:54:39 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army is providing assistance to Kenyans who have been forced to flee to Uganda due to political unrest. Temporary shelter and camps have been established in several towns and districts near the border where more than 6,000 people have been registered as refugees.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc.nsf/vw-news/68BAF1E3803F637E862573E9005CE522?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Salvation Army continues relief efforts in response to super Tuesday tornado outbreak]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 8 Feb 2008 09:33:26 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Salvation Army emergency disaster services (EDS) teams continue to bring comfort and hope to first responders and residents in states across the south that were slammed by the deadliest barrage of tornadoes since 1985. Within moments The Salvation Army was providing aid following the storms that killed at least 57 people and left hundreds more homeless.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc.nsf/vw-news/A986AF164F2AD09C862573E9005575A1?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Salvation Army responds to tornado outbreak in the South]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 7 Feb 2008 09:23:41 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army quickly responded after the deadliest wave of tornadoes to hit the southern states in a decade killed at least 55 people. Salvation Army emergency disaster service vehicles (canteens) were deployed in Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee to provide assistance and relief to emergency responders as well as hundreds of residents, many who lost everything in the storms.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc.nsf/vw-news/43B990FBB277FDFB862573E800549125?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Salvation Army brings aid to Midwesterners affected by flooding]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2008 08:42:42 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Midwesterners are still battling the effects of Monday’s bizarre January severe weather outbreak that included tornadoes, heavy rains and damaging straight-line winds. The Salvation Army continues to assist residents in Wisconsin, northern Illinois and Missouri who are assessing tornado damage while offering aid to communities affected by flooding from heavy rains coupled with melting snow.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc.nsf/vw-news/72C1AAD2DB042DAB862573CC0050D09E?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Salvation Army responds to rare January tornadoes in Midwest]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 9 Jan 2008 12:51:25 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Salvation Army emergency disaster services (EDS) teams responded after rare January storms swept through the Midwest on Monday leaving destruction in their wake. Tornadoes were reported in Missouri, Wisconsin, Arkansas, Illinois and Oklahoma. Hundreds of homes were damaged, trains were derailed and two people in Missouri were killed as a result of the storms.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc.nsf/vw-news/96A80D2AC72BA8D7862573CB006795CA?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Salvation Army team heads to Uganda to help Kenyan refugees]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 4 Jan 2008 13:34:42 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As families flee the civil unrest in Kenya, The Salvation Army is sending an international emergency disaster services team to assist refugees. The team will be headquartered in the neighboring country of Uganda where they will prepare to address needs in response to the breakdown of law and order in Kenya following the announcements of the Kenyan presidential vote. The unconfirmed death toll is up to 300.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc.nsf/vw-news/C7172A533E0883A6862573C6006B8C19?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Salvation Army receives $200,000 in gift cards from Wal-Mart]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2007 08:49:18 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army announced today that Wal-Mart will donate $200,000 in gift cards to the organization for distribution in eight U.S. communities demonstrating a particular need for donations this holiday season. The gift cards will enable thousands of underprivileged families across the country to purchase toys, clothing, food and other items this Christmas.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc.nsf/vw-news/76C373A996B16152862573B600516B19?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Denny's and The Salvation Army give Christmas breakfast to people in need]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2007 10:02:54 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Denny’s is partnering with The Salvation Army to observe the 30th anniversary of Denny’s signature Grand Slam® breakfast and is donating  gift cards to 30 Salvation Army units around the country to distribute to 30 families at each location. ]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc.nsf/vw-news/CEBF9D9ACD5BD938862573B50058281F?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Salvation Army provides assistance in response to Midwest ice storm]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:32:57 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army is providing assistance to people across the Midwest after a thick glaze of ice covering the country’s heartland is being blamed for 23 deaths and has left hundreds of thousands of people without power. Officials in Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma have declared states of emergency in response to the storms.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc.nsf/vw-news/AF22B613CD200881862573AE0070E145?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Salvation Army offers support as Westroads Mall in Omaha, Neb., reopens]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2007 09:17:59 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Salvation Army emergency disaster services (EDS) personnel and officers (ministers) trained in critical incident stress management offered emotional and spiritual care as well as refreshments as shoppers and employees returned to the Westroads Mall in Omaha, Neb., on Saturday. EDS teams have been providing aid since Wednesday, December 5, when a 19-year-old man shot and killed eight people at the mall before turning the gun on himself. ]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc.nsf/vw-news/E47EC594B3E86A2E862573AD00540B75?opendocument</link></item>
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