The Salvation Army EDS History
- 800,000 survivors annually
- Preparedness
- Feeding
- ESC Care
- Long Term Recovery
- You will learn
- The history of Salvation Army EDS
1865
William Booth
London Minister Starts Salvation Army to preach among the unchurched
1865
1879
Eliza Shirely comes to the US bringing the Salvation Army with her
1900
Galveston Hurricane
- 5,000 killed
- Deadliest Hurricane in US History
- Fredrick Booth-Tucker called on officers
1900
1906
San Francisco Earthquake
- 1/2 the city left homeless
- Feeding and Shelters established for thousands
1906
1917
World War I
- Women provided donuts and a taste of home to soldiers
1917
1930's
Great Depression
- Feeding and shelter provided to those in need
1930
World War II
- Mobile Canteens
- Staffing Field Hospitals
2001
9/11
- First relief organization
- 3.2 Million meals served
2001
2005
Hurricane Katrina
- 178 Canteens
- 11 Field Kitchens
- 5.7 Million meals served
2005
Today
- 4 Territories
- 40 Divisions
- Bringing Hope to disasters big and small
Today