Salvation Army Partners With Westpac To Get Earthquake Victims Back On Their Feet

The Salvation Army is delighted with Westpac’s announcement that it will establish the Westpac Canterbury Care Fund and work with The Salvation Army to assist those requiring food, shelter and care following the Canterbury earthquake.

Westpac has set aside $1 million for the Westpac Canterbury Care Fund. The Salvation Army will be a primary partner.

Commissioner Don Bell, head of The Salvation Army in New Zealand, says, ‘The Salvation Army welcomes the contribution and partnership of Westpac, which we know is focused on getting the people of Canterbury back on their feet as soon as possible.

‘The funds donated by Westpac will give a solid base from which we can meet emerging needs, which we will understand more fully in coming days.

‘The Salvation Army will work with the community to ensure this money makes a real difference to those affected by this weekend’s devastating earthquake. It is our privilege and our responsibility to work with the Canterbury community in such difficult circumstances.’

To donate to The Salvation Army ‘Canterbury Earthquake Appeal’:

Freephone 0800 53 00 00

Donate online at http://salvationarmy.org.nz/

By Post: ‘The Salvation Army, PO Box 27 001 Marion Square, Wellington 6141, New Zealand’

Please specify that your donation is for the ‘Canterbury Earthquake Appeal’

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