{"id":12381,"date":"2018-11-01T15:28:00","date_gmt":"2018-11-01T15:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/salarmyeds.org\/?p=12381"},"modified":"2026-09-08T15:32:49","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T15:32:49","slug":"canteen-halloween-with-the-salvation-army-in-panama-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/salarmyeds.org\/index.php\/2018\/11\/01\/canteen-halloween-with-the-salvation-army-in-panama-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Canteen Halloween with The Salvation Army in Panama City"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Panama City, FL \u2013<\/strong> The Salvation Army of Panama City and Bill Cramer Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC partnered for a special community celebration on Halloween to give local families a reprieve from the stress they\u2019ve endured in the weeks following Hurricane Michael.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHurricane Michael destroyed homes. It destroyed businesses. But one thing it did not destroy is the caring spirit of this community,\u201d said Major Otis Childs, Corps Officer, The Salvation Army of Panama City. \u201cThat kind of spirit is what created this event today.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The free event, which took place at the car dealership, featured a cook-out, trick-or-treating, and giveaways such as backpacks, school supplies, food boxes, tarps and hygiene kits. &nbsp;Therapy dogs with Therapy Dogs International were on site to provide some hope and comfort to hurricane survivors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cLet\u2019s come together in the community \u2013 neighbor helping neighbor,\u201d said Bill Cramer, Owner of Bill Cramer Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hundreds of families flocked to the party on Wednesday.&nbsp; The little ones, decked out in creative and fun costumes, stocked up on Halloween candy, notebooks and crayons at a Salvation Army canteen (mobile feeding unit) parked in the lot. Salvation Army staff and volunteers loaded up their parents\u2019 cars with much-needed supplies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;\u201cYou guys are doing great work in the community,\u201d said Danielle Pierce of Panama City. \u201cI appreciate your work and for everybody rebuilding our community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like many local families, Danielle was concerned about taking her daughter trick-or-treating because of the condition of their neighborhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHonestly I don\u2019t even know where I am at anymore,\u201d Danielle explained, regarding the significant hurricane damage that still lingers across the community. \u201cIt\u2019s like your bearings and landmarks are gone.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her home is still standing, but just about everyone she knows has suffered significant losses as a result of the storm. She was relieved to find a safe place for trick-or-treating, having seen it posted on Facebook. She left work early on Wednesday and brought her four-year old daughter, Savannah, dressed as Wonder Woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019m excited seeing love being spread so much &#8211; people helping people,\u201d Danielle said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite the all of property damage and so many heavy hearts in Panama City, families were able to find some happiness for an afternoon with help from The Salvation Army. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Salvation Army will continue to be present. We will continue to do what we need to do in order to help people move forward and they will. This community will be rebuilt,\u201d Major Childs said.<\/p>\n<div class=\"credits-overlay\" data-target=\".wp-image-12382\">The Salvation Army<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Panama City, FL \u2013 The Salvation Army of Panama City and Bill Cramer Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC partnered for a special community celebration on Halloween to give local families a 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