Angie's Father Bob Poff, Director of Disaster Services in Haiti, was 2 miles from the earthquake's epicenter in Port au Prince

When news reached Angie Pennington in Lincoln, Nebraska of the catastrophic earthquake that struck Haiti, she was gripped with distress worrying about the state of the country and its citizens, but Angie’s anxiety came from more than just her humanitarian heart – she knew her father was in the middle of the chaos.

Angie Pennington, a Salvation Army Captain, is the daughter of Bob Poff, The Salvation Army’s Director of Disaster Services in Haiti whose account of the earthquake we posted yesterday. Amazingly, Angie had no idea if her father was alive until she saw him in the news, giving interviews to the national news networks that are covering the scene.

The Lincoln Journal Star featured the story of this crisis that really hit home for one Salvation Army family. Read it here:

Lincoln Salvation Army leader has familial connection to earthquake relief efforts

We are incredibly thankful that Bob and other Salvation Army officers and staff are safe and working tirelessly to help those who are in the midst of great suffering.

Through media interviews, Bob Poff  has been doing an incredible job of making the outside world aware of Haiti’s turmoil and overwhelming need. The relief efforts have only just begun, so please take a moment to visit our donations page where you can instantly contribute to the massive aid effort that is currently underway.