March 25, 2022 – The Salvation Army is providing hope, healing, and comfort to displaced and affected families and individuals through service to those impacted and displaced by the ongoing crisis with food, shelter, and spiritual care to both Russia and Ukraine, as Salvation Army officers are serving from and in both countries and surrounding nations.
“Our faith in God transcends borders and we service those in this humanitarian crisis with compassion and without discrimination or prejudice.” Because The Salvation Army is already meeting needs in more than 130 countries around the globe, we are able to respond and serve immediately in times of need.
Where it is safe to serve, The Salvation Army officers have pivoted programs to provide food, clothes, blankets, and emotional and spiritual care to those who have been displaced from their homes and are seeking refuge.
Ukraine: In various locations across Ukraine The Salvation Army is responding to the needs of internally displaced persons (IDPs), especially in Lviv and other border cities to Poland, by providing relief (sandwiches, hot meals, hot drinks, drinking water and other food and non-food items).
Romania: The Salvation Army in Romania has formed an emergency team along with other organizations and has been able to assist a large flow of Ukrainian refugees at Siret Ferry. Another team will begin efforts at the Isaccea border. A mother with 2 children was able to arrive safely in Budapest. Her route was Moldova-Romania-Hungary to get to Germany, all by way of The Salvation Army network.
Moldova: The Salvation Army in Moldova provides free assistance to refugees from Ukraine including temporary accommodation, hot meals and drinks, access to Wi-Fi and other relief parcels. Salvation Army facilities are being used to facilitate temporary accommodations for refugees. A local corps turned a children’s Sunday School classroom into a cozy bedroom for a family with four children.
Poland: The Salvation Army is currently preparing relief parcels for Ukrainian refugees coming into the country.
Russia: The Salvation Army in Russia responds to the needs of displaced people by providing food, hygiene, and other relief items. To date, there are over 60,000 displaced people in the southern part of Russia.
Slovakia: A plan of action in preparation for accommodation, material needs, and emotional support has been formulated. An emergency response team consisting of representatives from Slovakia and the Czech Republic has commenced and will meet on a regular basis.
Czech Republic: The Czech Republic is already home to some 200,000 Ukrainians and therefore anticipates many refugees who will seek support from family and friends in the Czech Republic. The Salvation Army has available capacity in the existing social services in the Czech Republic and stands ready to provide support without impacting on the existing client base.
You can support The Salvation Army’s efforts through:
Financial Contributions: All donations will directly support efforts on the ground in Ukraine and the surrounding countries providing assistance.
- Donate online or visit SalvationArmyUSA.org and click “help now” or send your donation to our Decatur Salvation Army with “Ukraine Support” in the check memo line.
- Text the keyword UKRAINE to 52000 along with the amount you would like to contribute.
