CHICKASHA, OK (July 7) – In The Salvation Army, preparation for disaster response is an important part of their ability to respond when disaster strikes. When disasters occur, The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services rely on trained volunteers to help serve and respond in times of need. The Salvation Army serving Grady and Caddo counties has a training course available to the public July 26.
The Salvation Army encourages you to join the next Emergency Disaster Services training to gain an overview of The Salvation Army’s mission and its role within disaster work. Participants will learn how to prepare and equip themselves to help us serve your local community in times of crisis as well as the basics of safe food handling.
Class: Introduction to The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services and ServSafe® Food Handler
Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. (lunch provided)
Where: Chickasha, OK (RSVP for address)
For more information or to register for this training, please contact Lt. Bobby McFarland (405-224-5647) or email him at bobby.mcfarland@uss.salvationarmy.org or visit http://disaster.salvationarmyusa.org/training/?classes&state=OK.
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army, established in London in 1865, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination for more than 130 years in the United States. Approximately 30 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through a range of social services: food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless, and opportunities for underprivileged children. 82 cents of every dollar donated to The Salvation Army is used to support those services in 5,000 communities nationwide. The Salvation Army tracks the level of need across the country with the Human Needs Index (HumanNeedsIndex.org). For more information, go to salvationarmyusa.org or follow on Twitter @SalvationArmyUS