Salvation Army launches Haiti appeal

The Salvation Army in New Zealand is joining other Salvation Army territories in rushing aid to quake-stricken Haiti.

The New Zealand Salvation Army today launched an appeal to provide humanitarian aid to the estimated 3 million Haitians in need of immediate assistance.

The Salvation Army World Services Organisation is preparing to airlift an initial consignment of 285,000 meals to the country, and Salvation Army personnel and emergency aid are ready to go once there is a clearer picture of what level of support is needed.

Salvation Army spokesman Major Robbie Ross says: “Haitians have long suffered poverty, natural and man-made disasters and if there was ever a time they needed our compassion, now is that time.”

The Salvation Army has been in Haiti for 60 years. Many of its buildings were damaged or destroyed in the quake, including a children’s home housing 52 children. Latest reports say all but one of the children have been located.

Members of the public can donate to The Salvation Army Haiti Relief Appeal by phoning The Salvation Army’s toll-free donation line 0800 53 00 00, or by donating online at salvationarmy.org.nz/donate

Issued on the Authority of Commissioner Donald Bell (Territorial Commander)
The Salvation Army, New Zealand Fiji & Tonga Territory

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