CONWAY, Ark. –  The Salvation Army is responding to those affected by the tornado that struck Van Buren County in Arkansas yesterday evening.  Lt. Russell Clay, Conway Commanding Officer, is being assisted by Captain David Robinson, Pine Bluff Commanding Officer. 

At the request of Emergency Management, The Salvation Army is serving lunch and dinner to those affected and first responders.   Meals, Drinks, and emotional and spiritual are being provided at this time.

Donations can be made at The Salvation Army of Conway, 2125 Harkrider, Suite 12, Conway Ar. 72032

Additional information will be shared as it is available.

For more information, please contact Lt. Jamie Clay at 501-329-1712.

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Celebrate Red Cross Month by getting involved

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (March 4, 2013) — During Red Cross Month, the American Red Cross invites everyone to support their communities by giving blood or platelets, volunteering, taking a class or making a financial donation. Those involved enable the Red Cross to continue to help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Like the emergency room of a hospital, the Red Cross must be prepared to respond to patient needs around the clock. With the generous support of blood donors, the Red Cross can help ensure all patients have the blood products they need, no matter when or where.

Collegiate Challenge is Habitat for Humanity’s year-round alternative break program that offers college students, the opportunity to visit one of the 200 host affiliates throughout the United States. Groups spend one week working in partnership with the local Habitat affiliate, the local community and partner families to help eliminate poverty housing in the area.

March 4-9, 2013 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. If you would like to volunteer along with Collegiate Challenge students visit our website www.habitatsalinecounty.com