PRESS RELEASE
Twin Cities Salvation Army Twin Cities Salvation Army Medical Trip to Haiti Cancelled
February 22, 2010 – The international Salvation Army made a last minute cancellation of the Twin Cities medical team which was scheduled to depart on Tuesday. Both RN's who were scheduled to spend two weeks in Haiti are on hold indefinitely.
Salvation Army leadership made the decision due to the rapidly changing landscape of disaster aid in Haiti. The UN has stepped up its medical coordination to include large areas like the tent cities surrounding The Salvation Army compound in Port-au-Prince. In addition, the Salvation Army Port-au-Prince clinic saw a marked decrease in patients coming for assistance and most of the care was down-graded to wound management. Therefore the clinic, which had expanded into the Salvation Army school room space, has downsized so that school classes could expand.
"While we are disappointed for our volunteers, we understand the fluid nature of disaster work and obligation to react to the needs of the community," said Colonel Daniel Sjogren, divisional commander of Minnesota and North Dakota Salvation Army. "These are signs of life getting back to normal for the Haitian people and that is a very good thing."
If you would like to make a financial contribution to The Salvation Army’s ongoing relief efforts in Haiti, you can donate through:
•Online Credit Card Contributions or PayPal
• Text ‘HAITI’ to 52000
•Call 1-800-SAL-ARMY
•Mail a check to
The Salvation Army
2445 Prior AVE N
Roseville, MN 55313
*Please note that your donation is for Haiti Earthquake relief*
•Even before donations are processed, The Salvation Army is committing and spending money on relief efforts in Haiti. Donations are critical now and also help ensure that the long-term needs of the Haitian people are met. Click below to make an online donation.
