The Salvation Army Called to Action as Multiple Fires Burn in Colorado

Black Forest and Klinkus Fires.

Denver, CO (June 12, 2013) – The Salvation Army continues to aid first responders battling the Black Forest Fire that erupted yesterday in El Paso County, Colorado. The fire has forced the evacuation of thousands thus far and has grown over an estimated 7,500 acres.

The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services teams responded to requests for assistance yesterday evening. Volunteers provided 900 meals, 750 drinks and 520 snacks to first responders of the wildfire throughout the evening. Teams will continue to serve today, expanding their efforts to begin providing food and hydration at shelter locations.

In addition to providing relief for the Black Forest Fire, The Salvation Army responded to a request to aid first responders fighting the Klinkus Fire. Volunteers from its Trinidad Service Center provided 70 meals plus snacks and hydration to fire fighters last night and are scheduled to provide assistance again today.

The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services teams are prepared to remain in all locations as long as needed.

In-kind donations are not currently being accepted from areas outside of the disaster. These donations are, however, vitally important to your local Salvation Army. To schedule an in-kind donation pickup, call 1-800-SA-TRUCK.

Monetary donations may be made online by clicking here * or can be sent to: The Salvation Army Donation Processing Center PO Box 60006 Prescott, AZ 86304

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438 South 900 West

Salt Lake City, UT 84104

We can be reached directly at (801)988-4204 for questions regarding the services we provide.

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The Salvation Army of Salt Lake City has closed their thrift stores and no longer offers a pick-up service in the Salt Lake City area. The Salvation Army of Ogden has a thrift store and accepts household donation items and does provide a pick-up service in their area. For more information about donating household items to The Salvation Army, please call (801)621-3580.