PRESS RELEASE
Salvation Army Serving on Scene
of St. Anthony Apartment Fire
February 13, 2009 – A Salvation Army mobile kitchen and crew are on the scene of a fire that broke out in a St. Anthony apartment building earlier this morning. Volunteers are serving food to emergency responders and firefighters after fire destroyed two units of the 76-unit apartment building, collapsing sections of the roof and forcing residents to evacuate.
The Salvation Army is on hand to offer further support to emergency personnel and residents as needed. For instance, The Salvation Army is providing a storage unit for one family who lost their apartment.
To make a donation to support fire relief efforts, click here and designate your gift by writing "St. Anthony Fire" in the specific use box. All funds designated "St. Anthony Fire" will be used exclusively for this response.
The Salvation Army serves more than 200,000 people in the Twin Cities and is a safety net for those with no place to turn. We serve 2,100 hot meals every day and house more than 850 people every night. To volunteer with The Salvation Army or to make a credit card donation, call 651-746-3400 or 1-800-SAL-ARMY. Checks made out to The Salvation Army may be sent to 2445 Prior Ave., Roseville, MN 55113. Click below to make an online donation.
