Destitute flood victims get relief from The Salvation Army |
| Posted by Administrator (admin) on Apr 01 2011 |
Some 5 000 families left stranded by the floods that devastated various parts of South Africa are being given emergency assistance by The Salvation Army.
This assistance follows requests received by The Salvation Army, particularly from people in Northern KwaZulu Natal, including Ladysmith, as well as Mamelodi and Vereeniging in Gauteng. Food parcels, clothing and blankets have been distributed to people suffering as a result of the floods.
The Salvation Army is also hard at work preparing relief for people in Taung and Barkly West, and is planning a visit to these areas to see what additional help is required, according to Public Relations Secretary of The Salvation Army Captain Piet Semeno.
“We acknowledge our Christian responsibility to be active on behalf of the community in providing a better quality of life for those in need,” said Captain Semeno.
The help given by The Salvation Army to the victims of floods, and other crisis, is made possible by the donations and support from South Africans.
The recent introduction by The Salvation Army of an SMS donation helpline is also making a big difference in bringing help to victims of the recent floods.
“We are grateful for the positive response from the public to the introduction of our SMS donation service which acts as a path to making a difference in the lives of those who are affected by the floods.”
“By SMSing the keyword FLOOD to 42290, members of the public can readily contribute R30 each time they SMS towards the much needed assistance which we as The Salvation Army are called on to provide,” said Captain Semeno. “This SMS service is a convenient way to give and make a difference.”
In addition to the SMS service, financial donations can still be made by depositing contributions directly in the following account:
This assistance follows requests received by The Salvation Army, particularly from people in Northern KwaZulu Natal, including Ladysmith, as well as Mamelodi and Vereeniging in Gauteng. Food parcels, clothing and blankets have been distributed to people suffering as a result of the floods.
The Salvation Army is also hard at work preparing relief for people in Taung and Barkly West, and is planning a visit to these areas to see what additional help is required, according to Public Relations Secretary of The Salvation Army Captain Piet Semeno.
“We acknowledge our Christian responsibility to be active on behalf of the community in providing a better quality of life for those in need,” said Captain Semeno.
The help given by The Salvation Army to the victims of floods, and other crisis, is made possible by the donations and support from South Africans.
The recent introduction by The Salvation Army of an SMS donation helpline is also making a big difference in bringing help to victims of the recent floods.
“We are grateful for the positive response from the public to the introduction of our SMS donation service which acts as a path to making a difference in the lives of those who are affected by the floods.”
“By SMSing the keyword FLOOD to 42290, members of the public can readily contribute R30 each time they SMS towards the much needed assistance which we as The Salvation Army are called on to provide,” said Captain Semeno. “This SMS service is a convenient way to give and make a difference.”
In addition to the SMS service, financial donations can still be made by depositing contributions directly in the following account:
The Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal,
First National Bank, Braamfontein branch (251905),
Account number 50540087604.
Deposit slips should be faxed to 011-718-6796.
Alternatively, credit card donations can be made by calling 011-718-6750, while cheques should be made out to: The Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal, and posted to PO Box 32217, Braamfontein, 2017. Online donations via EFT are also welcome. Details can also be found on www.salvationarmy.org.za.
Those wishing to donate in kind can contact The Salvation Army on 011 718 6746 or their nearest branch of The Salvation Army.
Donations to The Salvation Army are exempt from donations tax. This means that members of the public and companies wishing to make a once-off or regular donation to the Army are able to make claims for rebate from the South African Revenue Service.
The Salvation Army‘s work includes homes for babies and children with HIV/Aids, pre-schools, shelters for the homeless, emergency services, feeding schemes, centres for abused women and children, homes for abandoned children, prevention of human trafficking, the protection of the victims and the lawful prosecution of the perpetrators.
Alternatively, credit card donations can be made by calling 011-718-6750, while cheques should be made out to: The Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal, and posted to PO Box 32217, Braamfontein, 2017. Online donations via EFT are also welcome. Details can also be found on www.salvationarmy.org.za.
Those wishing to donate in kind can contact The Salvation Army on 011 718 6746 or their nearest branch of The Salvation Army.
Donations to The Salvation Army are exempt from donations tax. This means that members of the public and companies wishing to make a once-off or regular donation to the Army are able to make claims for rebate from the South African Revenue Service.
The Salvation Army‘s work includes homes for babies and children with HIV/Aids, pre-schools, shelters for the homeless, emergency services, feeding schemes, centres for abused women and children, homes for abandoned children, prevention of human trafficking, the protection of the victims and the lawful prosecution of the perpetrators.
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