The Salvation Army in Chile is providing vital assistance to coastal communities damaged by a tsunami. Waves up to five meters high destroyed everything in their path after being set off by an earthquake measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale. … Read more
Following Chile’s deadly earthquake and tsunami, and as strong aftershocks provoke panic in the country, The Salvation Army continues to provide help in the following ways: More than 15,000 persons have received rations of food. The Salvation Army is helping … Read more
The Salvation Army in southern Chile has been officially recognized by the government and will continue to provide immediate and long-term assistance in assigned zones. A Salvation Army church in Hualpencillo, near Concepcion (which suffered great devastation), is serving meals, … Read more
The 8.8 magnitude earthquake that devastated Chile comes on the heels of Haiti’s massive earthquake. Many Salvation Army centres report fewer phone calls are being received to support Chile’s tragedy, versus Haiti’s. Chile isn’t getting the same attention as Haiti. … Read more
The Salvation Army in Canada is sending US$58,000 to assist Chile with ongoing relief efforts following the 8.8 magnitude earthquake that devastated much of the country.
Following Chile’s devastating earthquake on February 27, the immediate need is still food, water and medicine.
Following a devastating 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile during the early hours of Saturday morning (27 February) Salvation Army emergency services were immediately mobilized
Santiago, Chile – During a visit to the South America West Territory, Commissioner Christine MacMillan paid a visit to the territory’s new Recycling Business. The Canada and Bermuda Territory was helpful in sending the first container of used clothing to … Read more
Chile – For many years now, The Salvation Army has been planning income generation projects to help with its ongoing costs of providing service in Chile. This proved to be much more complicated that one would think as the first … Read more