{"id":8806,"date":"2020-09-03T19:50:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-03T19:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/salarmyeds.org\/?p=8806"},"modified":"2025-08-25T19:52:57","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T19:52:57","slug":"when-all-else-is-failing-the-salvation-army-delivers-hope-judge-john-stevens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/salarmyeds.org\/index.php\/2020\/09\/03\/when-all-else-is-failing-the-salvation-army-delivers-hope-judge-john-stevens\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cWhen All Else is Failing, The Salvation Army Delivers Hope\u201d \u2013 Judge John Stevens"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Beaumont, Texas<\/strong> \u2013 The Advisory Board members of The Salvation Army meet monthly, often accepting special responsibilities on various committees and sub-committees while helping to charter the course and support the efforts of their local unit. There are many opportunities throughout the year for Advisory Board members to roll-up their sleeves and get dirty in Salvation Army ministry. Emergency Disaster Services response is one such time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Court was closed on Monday in Beaumont due to Hurricane Laura, and Judge John Stevens, Criminal District Court Judge for Jefferson County, Texas, found himself with a little extra time on his hands. Always one to look for hands-on opportunities to support The Salvation Army, Judge Stevens approached Captain Jason Moore, Commanding Officer of The Salvation Army in Beaumont, about volunteering with the disaster response team. Before he could say \u201cthis court is adjourned,\u201d Judge Stevens had been given a red Salvation Army disaster volunteer T-shirt and was assigned to a mobile kitchen crew for the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Serving in Vidor with the team from Lewisville, Judge Stevens got to experience firsthand the impact the practical ministry of The Salvation Army can have on people in need. \u201cHere we are after Hurricane Laura and many people don\u2019t even know where to begin after losing so much,\u201d said Judge Stevens. \u201cThe Salvation Army gives them that beginning, a leg-up to get their life back in order. When people feel like all hope is lost and when all else is failing, The Salvation Army delivers hope.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Monday, the team from Lewisville, with the addition of the Judge served 2,190 meals, the highest total of any mobile kitchen crew that day. \u201cI\u2019ve been an advisory board member for more than 10 years,\u201d said Stevens. \u201cMy father was the Chairman of The Salvation Army in Port Arthur when I was growing up, so it\u2019s multi-generational. I am happy to carry on that legacy and hope my children will do the same. My family and I have been here to help others in some of the most extraordinary emergencies including Hurricane Harvey and Imelda, where so many people in Southeast Texas lost their homes due to flooding.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Judge Stevens had a great time serving with the team from Lewisville and noted how appreciative the people were who came to receive food. \u201cWe had a steady flow of people coming for a meal and served chicken and rice for dinner, which is of course a great staple in Southeast Texas. It looked great and we even included some special Texas seasoning. The people just kept coming and it was a privilege to be involved in the response efforts of The Salvation Army.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are several volunteer opportunities available at The Salvation Army disaster warehouse in Beaumont supporting Hurricane Laura response. If you have a couple of hours,  or perhaps a whole day, and would like to volunteer please email texaseds.volunteers@uss.salvationarmy.org<\/a> or come directly to The Salvation Army disaster warehouse located at 1490 N. 7th Street Beaumont TX 77702 at 9 AM, Monday-Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Salvation Army is simply angelic. When you most need them, like angels, they show up to help those in need who feel all is lost,\u201d said Stevens. \u201cThe Salvation Army will continue to have my wholehearted support and I\u2019m honored to be a part of this fine organization.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best way to support the disaster work of The Salvation Army by making a financial donation at www.helpsalvationarmy.org<\/a> or by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY. For the latest information please go to www.disaster.salvationarmyusa.org<\/a> and watch for regular updates on our social media pages at www.facebook.com\/salvationarmytexas\/<\/a> and www.twitter.com\/salarmytx<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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