Post on 01-Jan-2016
The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster
Services
Gary DerksEDS Director
Del Oro Division
“The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.”
Approved by the Commissioners’ Conference, USA
May 1991
Mission Statement
Structure within the United States
National HeadquartersAlexandria, VA
The Salvation Army Community Services
Social Services
Red Kettles Worship Services
Shelters
Boys & Girls Clubs
Family Stores
Disaster Response
ARC’s Kroc Community Centers
Senior Housing
Camps
Music Programs
Service Extensions
Strategic Services
• Food Service• Emotional &
Spiritual Care
Immediate
• Food Service• Emotional &
Spiritual Care • Donations
Management • Disaster Social
Services
Within Days• Emotional &
Spiritual Care • Donations
Management • Disaster Social
Services • Recovery
Within Months
Administration & Support
Recovery
Immediate Needs
Short Term Recovery
Long Term Recovery
Service Based Upon Need
1. Keep in mind the six strategic services:
Training Food Service Emotional & Spiritual Care Donations Management Recovery Disaster Social Services