government--is sheltering increasing
numbers of refugees at 13 locations.
Temporary shelters have opened to
accommodate the new arrivals.
the words of Jesus: "For I was
hungry and you gave Me something
to eat, I was thirsty and you gave
Me something to drink, I was a
stranger and you invited Me in, I
needed clothes and you clothed Me,
I was ill and you looked after Me"
(Matthew 25:35-36, NIV).
afternoon for hot drinks and snacks.
They receive winter clothing donated
by corps members, some of whom
attend as hosts and supporters,
teaching the men German to help
them to settle into their new home.
tween corps members and their
visitors. "We meet [the men]
respectfully and with appreciation.
We learn from each other and
remove fears and prejudices," write
Franziska Bates-Steck and Corne-
lia Z�rrer Ritter. "We meet each
other like Christ meets us: at eye
level. We accomplish Christ's
assignment, and that of The Salva-
tion Army, to be on hand for each
other and to welcome strangers
low�threshold; anyone can help."
dated nearly 100 refugees, including
families and very small children.
Plans were underway to serve 140
refugees. A nearby Salvation Army
hostel provides lodging for 24 single
men, while in the town of Spa the
Army converted a youth and confer-
ence center into a reception area to
receive 70 individuals.
centers and offered meals to 60 to 80
migrants in Marseille.
clothes, shoes, hygiene products,
sleeping bags, blankets, water and
food to refugees who gathered at
rail stations.
refugees from 75 to 150 beds, with
more in crisis centers for the most
marginalized. Over 1,000 people
have received emergency shelter.
The Army's recycling program
ReShare provided clothing to
refugees in shelters across the
country.
gees in Oslo and made emergency
lodging available for 150 refugees in
the southern town of Farsund.
unaccompanied children who fled
Afghanistan. The Salvation Army is
part of the national network consist-
ing of the Swedish Government
Migration Authority and charities
such as the Red Cross. Network
partners formulate strategies to
meet the needs of new arrivals.
hours at the Malm� rail station every
evening to meet refugees, provide
support and information and guide
them to reception centers.
has been able to serve lost and
marginalized refugees in 14 Euro-
pean countries throughout the last
year," says Lt. Colonel Thomas
Bowers, National Secretary for
SAWSO. "Our heartfelt prayers and
support go out to the individuals and
families suffering uncertainty,
hopelessness and unrest throughout
this time, and to the faithful volun-
teers and staff who transform dona-
tions into practical and meaningful
service."
needed to help refugees. The Salvation
Army has set up a designated fund for
relief efforts in Europe. During times of
crisis or disaster, 100 percent of every
dollar donated supports response and
relief efforts. To give, visit salar.my/
RefugeeGive or call 1-800-SAL-ARMY
(1-800-725-2769). Or, send a check to
the Salvation Army World Service Of-
fice (designate "Refugees in Europe")
addressed to: International Relief Fund
P.O. Box 418558 Boston, MA 02241-8558
In-kind donations are not accepted.
Occasionally, conditions in the field may
alter relief activities. If this occurs, The
Salvation Army will direct funds to our
International relief efforts in the region.
assess needs and
hear personal
histories.