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<item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Central Territory Personnel Changes of Appointment]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 08:38:51 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On behalf of the Territorial Commander, Commissioner Paul R. Seiler, we are very pleased to announce the following appointments effective June 27, 2012, unless otherwise indicated.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/WWW_USC.nsf/vw-news/4D2E597E335AF1BE862579FA004AF82C?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Salvation Army &#8216;Doing the Most Good&#174; Week&#8217; for Metro Detroit &#8211; The Detroit News]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 4 May 2012 10:35:20 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Spring has arrived in Metro Detroit, which means it's a time for spring cleaning. More importantly, it's a time for Doing the Most Good&#174;. If each person does a little good, great things can happen.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/WWW_USC.nsf/vw-news/A47D5D01D2F6F522862579F40055A231?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: The Pathway of Hope - A Challenge to "Double our Impact" in Emergency Social Service Assistance]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:18:47 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In response to a challenge to "double our impact" regarding emergency social service assistance, a survey identified that 90 percent of corps are "serving" problems and are not in a position to "solve" root causes. How can we invest intentionally to change our impact when a family comes for a bag of food? Targeting families with children to impact generational poverty, and using some consistent tools for assessment, the desire was to identify how to add this dimension when two-thirds of corps are working with one or fewer staff doing a multitude of jobs.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/WWW_USC.nsf/vw-news/72F8E2880CA6DB68862579EC004EA011?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Salvation Army providing support to tornado survivors in Wichita]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:17:28 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army continues to provide support to the community of Wichita, Kan., following Saturday night's tornado that caused millions of dollars in damage.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/WWW_USC.nsf/vw-news/9EC708360C8793C4862579EB004E8121?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Mijka volunteers for Salvation Army &#8211; Norridge-Harwood Heights Spectator]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:47:50 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Marie Mijka has been to "a bad place" but instead of giving up she decided to dedicate her life these days to making a better place for others.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/WWW_USC.nsf/vw-news/EEE8BA9CB400A0EB862579EB004BCA6D?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Salvation Army of Western Michigan Northern Indiana Assisting Wichita, KS Tornado Survivors]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:53:32 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army Provides Food, Financial Assitance to Wichita Tornado Survivors]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/WWW_USC.nsf/vw-news/1C8B3891E3477224862579EA0067C74C?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: The Salvation Army Continues to Provide Support to Tornado Survivors in Wichita, Kansas]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:53:35 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army continues to provide support to the community of Wichita, Kansas following Saturday night&#8217;s tornado that caused millions of dollars in damage.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/WWW_USC.nsf/vw-news/81D998FA84A5AEFC862579E40051CF98?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: The Salvation Army continues operations after Iowa storms]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:51:59 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army continues to offer relief after storms damaged communities in Southwest Iowa Saturday evening.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/WWW_USC.nsf/vw-news/178CAD1DA02AC7F8862579E40051AA0C?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: The Salvation Army Provides Food, Financial Assistance to Wichita Tornado Survivors]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:11:06 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army remains on the scene in Wichita this morning, offering support to community members in the aftermath of a devastating tornado that tore through the southern part of the city Saturday night. ]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/WWW_USC.nsf/vw-news/A77AD51C82A68D32862579E20058E862?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Salvation Army Disaster Teams Deployed to Wichita to Provide Aid and Comfort]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:47:53 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army mobilized quickly in the aftermath of a tornado that swept through Wichita, Kansas Saturday night, causing significant damage but reportedly no major injuries.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/WWW_USC.nsf/vw-news/8376870C88CB6830862579E20056C84B?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Salvation Army responds to Iowa storms]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:45:27 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/WWW_USC.nsf/vw-news/C24F87BEC535FE8E862579E200568F3C?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Salvation Army Brings Four-Legged Care to Southern Indiana]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:10:54 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On March 2, a tornado with an estimated category of F4 swept through Southern Indiana turning life upside down for thousands of families. Coming to the aid of their fellow Hoosiers, many organizations, businesses and individuals have given countless hours, finances and prayers to ease their burdens. Now, a less traditional method of bringing comfort to those affected by the tornado&#8217;s destruction has partnered with The Salvation Army and is being delivered not by humans but by animals &#8211; specifically, of the canine kind. Animal-assisted therapy teams from the organization HOPE Animal Assisted Crisis Response have visited residents in the tornado-stricken areas.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/WWW_USC.nsf/vw-news/24588518000CDE45862579C0006EDCB1?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Demand for Youth Services Rise at Salvation Army Centers as Recession's Effects Strain Families]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:11:29 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The economic recession and its remaining aftershocks throughout American society have had a major impact on American families and youths across the country according to the new report, "Growing Up in a Downturn," released by The Salvation Army today. The report, based on a 2011 fourth quarter survey, found that 81 percent of Salvation Army social service centers in cities throughout the United States have seen increases in requests for youth programs and services, including education, food, arts and theater, athletics and youth ministries. Despite an increase in volunteerism at some centers, many programs were also forced to cut back on services due to the growing need and losses in funding.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/WWW_USC.nsf/vw-news/D43AEB952F4EAD66862579BF0053733E?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Salvation Army&#8217;s Southern Indiana Response Continues]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:52:50 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One week after an F4 tornado ripped through several communities in Southern Indiana, the response has shifted from relief to recovery, clean-up, temporary housing and schools. Many organizations and companies have sent teams to aid in this process, which some predict will last from 12-24 months. Major John Turner, The Divisional Commander for The Salvation Army Indiana, visited the Army's operations in Henryville today. Major Turner spoke with survivors and offered his encouragement to the staff and volunteers who have worked many hours since the tornado destroyed the area on March 2.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/WWW_USC.nsf/vw-news/2DAFD14B7E1F7004862579BF0051BE1B?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: &#8220;Hoosiers&#8221; Come Through Supporting Salvation Army Tornado Relief Efforts]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 7 Mar 2012 09:06:23 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With relief efforts in Southern Indiana entering their fifth day, The Salvation Army and its media partners have come together to support the survivors of last Fridays deadly tornadoes.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/WWW_USC.nsf/vw-news/5B8BEA3D48146D99862579BA0052FBB5?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Salvation Army Providing Assistance At The M.A.R.C in Branson, MO]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 7 Mar 2012 08:42:28 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army is providing survivors of last week&#8217;s Branson-area storms with assistance at the Multi-Agency Relief Center (M.A.R.C) in Branson. The M.A.R.C is located inside the Factory Merchants Mall &#8211; 1000 Pat Nash Drive.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/WWW_USC.nsf/vw-news/2F934450C884046A862579BA0050CAEC?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Indy&#8217;s FOX 59 To Host Salvation Army Telethon To Support Tornado Survivors]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 5 Mar 2012 10:06:13 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Local TV Station FOX 59 will host an 18 and a half hour telethon on Monday to support the tornado relief efforts of The Salvation Army. Beginning at 4:30 AM and running until 11 PM, the telethon hopes to raise tens of thousands of dollars to assist the survivors of Friday's deadly storms. Tune into FOX 59 and make your pledge.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/WWW_USC.nsf/vw-news/F153B4F26519839F862579B800587602?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: The Salvation Army Responds to Tornado in Harveyville, Kansas]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 5 Mar 2012 10:04:38 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army is providing support to the town of Harveyville, Kansas after a tornado damaged much of the community late last night.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/WWW_USC.nsf/vw-news/E3B5A79D668661B1862579B80058509B?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: The Salvation Army Offering More than Food to Tornado Survivors]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 5 Mar 2012 09:59:48 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As communities assess damages and begin to rebuild in the wake of devastating tornadoes in the Midwest and Southern United States, Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) teams across the region are continuing to provide aid to impacted areas. With more severe weather forecasted for the region, including possible snow in some of the hardest-hit regions, The Salvation Army is on standby to respond as needed.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/WWW_USC.nsf/vw-news/84E24B1CE8054D0C862579B80057DF93?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Serving Survivors: The Salvation Army Brings Food, Comfort and Hope in Henryville, Indiana on Day One]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 5 Mar 2012 09:58:23 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army has finished its first full day of operations in response to yesterday&#8217;s deadly tornadoes. In Henryville, the Army is serving 800 meals a day to survivors and emergency personnel. It was an emotional day for residents as they got their first clear view of the destruction in their town. &#8220;It&#8217;s gone. Everything is gone,&#8221; one woman said through tears as she walked by The Salvation Army canteen. She and others were comforted by Major Steve Kiger and other trained disaster service personnel from The Salvation Army. Feeding operations in Henryville will continue tomorrow.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/WWW_USC.nsf/vw-news/B5CF1CA43656E133862579B80057BE23?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Serving Survivors: The Salvation Army in Henryville, Indiana]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 5 Mar 2012 09:57:09 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ As the sun came up in Southern Indiana, The Salvation Army continued its efforts to serve the victims of yesterday&#8217;s devastating tornadoes.  In Henryville, The Salvation Army is on scene with mobile feeding units providing food, hydrations, and emotional care to victims and emergency responders.  The Salvation Army is prepared to serve up to 1,000 meals a day to those in need.  Major Steve Kiger, Commanding Officer on scene, will meet with Emergency Management officials this afternoon to determine what The Salvation Army&#8217;s role will be going forward.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/WWW_USC.nsf/vw-news/039DE11436D3530F862579B80057A161?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: The Salvation Army Acts to Serve Following Historic US Tornadoes]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 5 Mar 2012 09:50:04 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army continues to provide aid to impacted areas of the Midwest and Southern United States following a historic day that produced more tornadoes than in all of March in past years. Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) teams are also on standby to respond to severe weather and tornado watches and warnings that are still in effect in much of the region.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/WWW_USC.nsf/vw-news/3A9240332AF3A961862579B80056FB58?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Salvation Army Continues to Provide Aid and Comfort in Harveyville, Kansas]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 5 Mar 2012 09:47:48 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army is moving into a new phase of disaster assistance for residents of Harveyville, Kansas, which was devastated by a tornado Tuesday night. ]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/WWW_USC.nsf/vw-news/CFD1C900EE240CCB862579B80056C643?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Salvation Army Work Continues in Branson, Missouri]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 5 Mar 2012 09:46:40 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A Salvation Army mobile feeding unit, or canteen, is currently stationed outside the Branson Mall and providing food, water and snacks to anyone in need. Emotional and spiritual counseling is also available. This canteen will remain at the Branson Mall until approximately 4:30 p.m. and then begin traveling throughout the Branson area providing services.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/WWW_USC.nsf/vw-news/36E8CEE054DC7718862579B80056AB8D?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: The Salvation Army Responds to Tornadoes in Southern Indiana]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 5 Mar 2012 09:44:59 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Late Friday afternoon a severe weather system produced several powerful tornadoes in the Southern Indiana counties of Clark and Washington. The worst damage was in the area of I-65 with the small town of Henryville getting most of the damage. Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Service (EDS) teams from New Albany, IN were deployed as soon as it was safe to proceed into the damaged areas.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/WWW_USC.nsf/vw-news/F15C1951240C4CD6862579B800568419?opendocument</link></item>
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