A P U B L I C AT I O N O F T H E S A LVAT I O N A R M Y S O U T H ER N T ER R I TO R Y
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THE SALVATION ARMY PROVIDES HUMANITARIAN AID TO MIGR ANTS IN EL PASO BY JOANNA E S TR ADA
When Casa del Refugiado, the largest migrant shelter in El Paso, closed on August 6, 2022, The Salvation Army had provided 180,697 total meals. Although that specific project has ended, The Salvation Army has continued its mission to meet human need in His name without discrimination. The Salvation Army in El Paso has continuously participated in community collaborations to deal with emergency situations like the ongoing migrant crisis in El Paso as well as COVID-19 surges among the homeless population. The Salvation Army served 26,927 total meals in El Paso in December—a 106% increase in monthly meals compared to October. “Our greatest challenge right now is keeping up with sudden migrant surges and making sure we have enough food for everyone,” says Lorine Villa, Project Manager. “These fluctuating numbers mean we don’t always know how many we will need to serve.” The Salvation Army helps at the County Processing Center, providing a fixed feeding site as well as distribution of hygiene kits. The operation serves about 500-1200 meals per day. The Salvation Army is involved in a second project to continue its feeding operations at several hotels for homeless families and individuals that test COVID-positive. This is three meals per day, all of which are in the shelter kitchen before being transported to participating hotels.
President Joe Biden visited with Salvation Army workers during the migrant crisis in El Paso. From left to right: Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, Major Eloisa Estrada, President Biden, Jorge Valenzuela, Major Florian Estrada The Salvation Army homeless shelter is also
serving both the local homeless population as well
about 40% of the residents at the shelter are migrants, many with children too. Several of the migrants are regularly attending church services at the El Paso Citadel Corps, and the children are
as migrants in need of a place to stay. Currently,
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providing relief for the humanitarian crisis. The shelter operates on a first come first serve basis,
Commissioning Weekend: June 2-4, 2023
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Salvationists from across the USA Southern Territory will gather at the Atlanta Temple Corps for a moving and impactful time of worship, renewal, and fellowship from June 2-4, 2023. In addition to the Commissioning festivities for the Reflectors of Holiness session of cadets, the theme of the weekend will be “All In: Everyone…Everywhere – A Call to Evangelism & Discipleship Mark 16:15 ERV”. “Commissioning is the ‘spring time’ for the Southern Territory,” said Commissioner Kelly Igleheart, territorial commander. “Where all things are new, and our fresh new lieutenants are commissioned into the field.” A youth conference for ages 6-12 will take place during general sessions, and childcare “Commissioning...” continued on page 2
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