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˝No one even comes close to it in respect to clarity of mission, ability to innovate, measurable results, dedication and putting money to maximum use,˝ Drucker said. (Forbes, August 11, 1997).

According to the Army´s 2004 annual report, approximately $0.83 of each dollar spent by The Salvation Army is used to fund direct services for people.

Katrina response fast facts

The Salvation Army responded immediately following Hurricane Katrina and is serving the immediate needs of survivors by providing shelter, food, water, ice, cleaning supplies, and hygiene products. Over 500,000 people have been served in at least 30 states. The following information represents the Southern Territory.s fifteen states and the District of Columbia.
o The Salvation Army has served 1,503,071 hot meals.
o The Salvation Army has served 2,753,976 sandwiches, snacks & drinks.
o The Salvation Army has 89 Mobile Feeding Units (Canteens) in the many areas affected.
o The Salvation Army has 10 Field Kitchens, capable of producing 20,000 hot meals per day (each). (Incl. 7 Southern Baptist Kitchens.)
o The Salvation Army has distributed 31,030 Cleaning Kits. (Broom, bucket, mop & detergent.) ü The Salvation Army has distributed 51,812 Food Boxes (groceries.) ü The Salvation Army has ministered through Pastoral Care to 140,114 individuals.
o The Salvation Army has registered and begun helping with 146,937 Social Services Cases.
o The Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network (SATERN) has received over 60,000 inquiries and has found 8,400 survivors.
o There are currently *2,346 Salvation Army Officers serving in the affected area.
o There are currently *5,000 Salvation Army Employees serving in the affected area.
o There are currently *24,091 volunteers serving in the affected area.
o Salvation Army officers, employees and volunteers have served a total of 286,076 hours.
o The Salvation Army has assisted a total of 461,172 individuals.

The Salvation Army has the following Distribution Centers open and serving survivors:

1: BATON ROUGE, LA 5936 Airline Hwy (Colonial Village Shopping Center), Baton Rouge

2: BILOXI, MS Yankie Stadium, 281 Lee Street, Biloxi, MS

3: GULFPORT, MS 1200 Pass Rd (old Colonial Bread bldg), Gulfport, MS

4: PASAGULA, MS 1130 Hwy 63 S Lucedale (Old WalMart store), MS

5: CORSICANA, TX 3621 W. Highway 31 Corsicana, TX (Closed until post Rita)

6: PASADENA, TX 5950 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, TX

We anticipate opening Distribution Centers in Slidell, and in the Long Beach/Pas Christian/Waveland area within the next few days.

Distribution Centers are providing the following resources to survivors of Katrina:

Feeding

Water (and ice where available)

Counseling/Pastoral Care

Medical Care

Food Boxes

Clean-up Kits

Material Assistance (limited supply of gift cards) Basic Social Services (Case Management)

The following Salvation Army Corps Centers in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas are providing basic needs:

Alabama:

Anniston Starship Cluster at Fort McClennan, Building #1831

Louisiana:

Alexandria 318 442-0445 Baton Rouge 225 355-4483 Houma 985 872-2436 Lafayette 337 235-2407 Lake Charles 337 47

4-8611 Monroe 318 325-1755

Shreveport 318 424-3200 (Lafayette and Lake Charles are due to Rita evacuation)

Mississippi:

Columbus 662 327-5137 Greenville 662 378-8070 Hattiesburg 601 544-3684 Jackson (1) 601 982-4881 Jackson (2) 601 428-4232 McComb 601 684-0406 Meridian 601 483-6156 Natchez 601 442-0217 Tupelo 662 842-9222 Vicksburg 601 636-2706

Texas:

Austin 512-634-5906 Corsicana 903-872-4596 Dallas (1) 214-637-8111 Dallas (2) 214-353-4852 Ft. Worth 817-246-0546 Greenville 903-455-1875 *Houston 713-752-0677 Lufkin 936-676-7600 San Antonio 210-683-3487 Temple 254-624-9033 Waco 254-756-7271

*Subject to Rita evacuation notice

Contact any Salvation Army Center in the State of Texas for assistance information.

We are very grateful to corporate America, and the wonderful resourceful public who have trusted The Salvation Army with over $157 Million. Every dollar will be spent in providing relief and long-term recovery for the survivors of Hurricane Katrina.

About The Salvation Army:

The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination since 1865. Nearly 33 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the provision of food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing, shelter and opportunities for youth and underprivileged children.

For more information go to http://www.salvationarmyusa.org, call 1-800-SAL-ARMY, or send a check to your local Salvation Army earmarked for disaster relief. You can also make donations to any Wal-Mart or Sam.s club, or on the Wal-Mart web site. 100% of your donation will be used only for the Hurricane Katrina response.

*Cumulative totals