Wishing All A Happy New Year and Some Help Along the Way

Happy New Year to all. We hope that 2013 is your best year ever.

24 random acts of kindness

Today is my 24th birthday- to celebrate I compiled a list of 24 random acts of kindness. By far my best birthday ever

What a Wonderful World | Playing For Change

Playing For Change is proud to present a new video of the song "What A Wonderful World" featuring Grandpa Elliott with children's choirs across the globe. In these hard times children and music bring us hope for a better future. Today we celebrate life and change the world one heart and one song at a time!!

This video was produced in partnership with Okaïdi childrens clothing stores. Okaidi designed a special line of PFC T-Shirts to be sold in over 700 Okaïdi stores worldwide this holiday season. Okaïdi has committed 1 euro per T-Shirt sold to go to supporting the PFC Musicians and PFC Foundation's music education programs. We thank them for their generous support of the Playing For Change Movement!

Mission Solano and a Special Bridge To Life Christmas

Mission SOLANO is in the middle of its busiest season—a season where hope shines brightest despite dark times. The gifts and encouragement of our community bring hope to the hopeless in the form of a warm meal, a safe place to sleep, and the eternal hope in the mercy, compassion, and love of Jesus Christ. Yes, Christmas is that hope—a hope that never fails.

Your continued support and prayers are deeply appreciated this Christmas season as we strive to share Christ's hope at Mission SOLANO.

http://www.MissionSolano.org Fairfield, CA, Solano County and Beyond

FHS Character Counts: Caring/Responsibility/Diversity/Inclusion

Salvation Army Today - December 20, 2012

This week we cover the Rock the Red Kettle Concert, the bell ringing competition, and the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.

Stuff The Bus For Mission Solano Families! Toys Bring Joy and Fun. Stuff The Bus and We Will Get Them To Those Who Need Them!

From 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. each night through December 23^rd, our Stuff the Bus toy drive will receive toy donations in the parking lot of the Kmart at 2525 N. Texas Street in Fairfield.

Help Solano County families and their children this Christmas, by donating toys to help “Stuff the Bus”!

 

See more about Mission Solano at www.MissionSolano.org

Perkins ends record-breaking quest, to honor school shooting victims

Daily Republic article by  By Heather Ah San

FAIRFIELD — Jason Perkins’ world-record attempt ended on a somber note Friday after 80 hours of ringing a bell for the Salvation Army.

Three volunteers were still competing for the world record Friday when they heard of the mass shooting in Newton, Conn.

After hearing the news, Perkins reached out to fellow competitors Darrell Tureskis of Springfield, Ill., and Ryan Gass of Roswell, N.M., to propose they end in unity for the victims of the shooting.
“It wouldn’t be fair for us to go on. It would not be fair to the lives lost,” he said.
So instead of ringing until there was one man left standing, Perkins, Tureskis and Gass decided to share the record at 80 hours at 6 p.m. California time.

Read the rest of the article here

Gold and Diamond Source Christmas 2012

See more about Julie Weintraub's Hands Across the Bay organization at http://handsacrossthebay.org.

Salvation Army Today - December 13, 2012

This week we cover the National Bell Ringing Contest, vocational programs in Haiti, and remember General John Gowans.

Mission SOLANO-Day In The Life 2012

In 1998, recognizing that many people struggling with addiction needed more than "three hots and a cot", Mission SOLANO Rescue Mission focused its vision to develop long-term residential treatment for homeless addicted men, women and children. The Mission SOLANO Rescue Mission has successfully met the basic necessities of the homeless and poverty stricken population since 1998. Our unique and nationally recognized Nomadic Sheltering Program provides emergency shelter nights to those in need, while maintaining and managing our Community Outreach Center (COC) and Social Industries distributing food, clothing and ongoing community services.

www.MissionSolano.org

Owl City Rock the Red Kettle Volunteer Video - Detroit

Owl City volunteering for The Salvation Army in Detroit

Owl City Rock the Red Kettle Volunteer Video - San Diego

Owl City volunteering for The Salvation Army in San Diego

Yippie Foundation Graduation 2, Dec 11th. RSVP Soon

 

Yippie Foundation Graduation Academy 2

• Host:
  Yippie Foundation
   
• Phone:
   707-208-0853 

• When:
  Tuesday, December 11 at 6:00 PM
   
• Where:
  Fairfield-Suisun Adult School, Multi-Media Room
• 900 Travis Boulevard Fairfield, CA 94533

Join us in celebrating with our GRADS, participants and instructors from our Yippie Academy2!

Owl City Rock the Red Kettle Volunteer Video - Seattle

Owl City volunteering for The Salvation Army in Seattle

Vacaville Christmas Wish & Buffalo Wild Wings - Dec 3rd Fund Raiser!

What do buffalo wings, kids, city employees and Christmas have in common? A way to support needy kids through the Christmas Wish program. With the season upon us, we have more children than ever already signed up and needing sponsors.....we seem to have a super abundance of teens wanting gift cards. As always, I know our community will pull together so we can serve every child in need. The Vacaville City Employees Association (VCEA) is doing their part with a fundraiser at Buffalo Wings next Monday, December 3. Gather the fans and watch the Monday night game there, or order out after a long weekend of shopping, or start early with lunch.

All the information and the certificate needed are attached.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vacaville-City-Employees-Association/364738900277098

Changing Lives With More Than Hope At Mission Solano

In 1998, recognizing that many people struggling with addiction needed more than "three hots and a cot", Mission SOLANO Rescue Mission focused its vision to develop long-term residential treatment for homeless addicted men, women and children. The Mission SOLANO Rescue Mission has successfully met the basic necessities of the homeless and poverty stricken population since 1998. Our unique and nationally recognized Nomadic Sheltering Program provides emergency shelter nights to those in need, while maintaining and managing our Community Outreach Center (COC) and Social Industries distributing food, clothing and ongoing community services.

www.MissionSolano.org

Sponsors Of The Leaven Share Their Passion

Please visit http://www.myleaven.org. Produced by http://www.lifecairn.com

How does the Salvation Army help? Take a look. . .

How does the Salvation Army help? Take a look. . .

The Salvation Army of Alameda Country

Yippie Foundation and Yippie Yogurt Give Thanks

The Yippie Foundation is alive. We can see it with our naked eye and there is even much detail under the surface that we can see with the help of magnifying things that on the surface may not get noticed.

We are so thankful to so many from the original idea to the real fruition of the first Yippie Yogurt Shop. So, thank you to all of your who participated with your money, your time, your energy, and your expertise. You are making and have made such a difference and we have become an organization focused on helping youths who might otherwise be less than they could be. Each and every one has played a part in the whole and each and every one has thereby made a difference.

It is also appropriate to thank those who just helped us with their kind thoughts. That makes it a community. Thank you all!

We have reached a place of joy of the idea becoming a reality after much time and effort. We celebrate this place. We also look toward the horizon on the road we have chosen at the possibilities that gleam before us. Today, we pause to give many thanks. Tomorrow, we have the joy of continuing. Who knows what this little idea will become. . .

Thank You All Very Much!

Happy Thanks Giving!

Thank YOU!

"Dreams"

No dream is too small when you're in need.

Salvation Army

The Leaven Helps Kids Be The Best They Can Be

Please visit http://www.myleaven.org. Produced by http://www.lifecairn.com

Not Out Of Love

Please visit http://www.myleaven.org. Produced by http://www.lifecairn.com

Shriners Hospitals for Children Northern California

Shriners Hospitals for Children Northern California in Sacramento, produced by CLAi and directed by Chris Layhe, shot on the RED One M-X camera.

http://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/en/Hospitals/Locations/NorthernCalifornia.aspx

'Hands Across The Bay' Supports Shriners Hospital Fundraiser

Julie Weintraub's Hands Across the Bay. http://handsacrossthebay.org

United Heart Training Center Offers FREE CPR Class For Ages 10-18

Presented By:

United Heart Training Center

FREE CPR Class

November 17 & 18, 2012

For: Ages 10-18 years old

Time: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

One Harbor Center

Suites 200-240

Suisun City, CA 94585

707-759-5968 

A Donation of $10.00 Will Help Provide Manuals for the Classes

Boys of Fall Video Contest- Pima High School, Arizona

Pima High School in Arizona's 2012 homecoming video. GO PIMA ROUGHRIDERS!

Calvin James is #5 (Senior)
Clancy Schmidt is #22 (Senior)
Jhett Judd is #20 (Senior)
Wyatt Reynolds is #1 (Senior)
Austin Judd is #45 (Junior)
Gunner Keiffer is #50 (Junior)

Street Survey - At what time of year do you typically donate? Salvation ...

We asked Canadians... At what time of year do you typically donate? How about you? Does need ever have its own season?

Yippie Yogurt Opens Its Doors! A Dream Come True

Alicia Rainey chops strawberries during her first day at the newly opened Yippie Yogurt on Friday along West Texas Street and Beck Avenue in Fairfield. Yippie Yogurt is a part of the Yippie Foundation, which is a non-profit helping underprivileged youth gain career skills and job experience in the community. (Conner Jay/Daily Republic)

By Heather Ah San
From Page A3, November 3, 2012
Daily Republic

FAIRFIELD — When Yippie Yogurt started advertising its program in Fairfield two years ago, something about it caught Alicia Rainey’s eye – the word “mentoring.”

Rainey was interested in becoming a youth mentor, but after she graduated from high school, she needed guidance.

So Rainey applied to the Yippie Yogurt program, to get the mentorship she needed to boost her career opportunities.

Rainey displayed the skills she learned through program training Friday afternoon during Yippie Yogurt’s first day open to the public.

The Yippie Foundation is nonprofit that provides Solano County homeless, foster care and low-income youths with job readiness, vocational mentoring and life skills through its training and internship programs. It is an acronym for Youth Initiating Professional Preparedness In Employment.
Youths 16 to 24 get credit for about 20 to 30 hours of job readiness education after graduating from a six-month paid internship at the Yippie Yogurt shop.

Sherilyn Henry, president of the Yippie Foundation, said the shop is a great opportunity for low-income youths to both enhance their resume and receive valuable guidance from professionals through the vocational mentoring program.

Rainey is one of the graduates of the program and one of the first employees to open up shop.
Standing at the register with a smile on her face, Rainey said she felt ready and prepared to handle the task of running the store, at least for her shift.
“So far so good,” she said.

Rainey said she hopes that once she graduates from college, she can come back to Yippie Yogurt and become a vocational mentor herself. She credits Henry and the foundation for the encouragement to reach her goal.

“Sherilyn has been a big inspiration, starting this, mentoring youth,” Rainey said.
Yippie Yogurt is located at 1955 W. Texas St., No. 40, in the Winery Square shopping center. For more information about the foundation, visit www.yippiefoundation.com

Reach Heather Ah San at 427-6977 or hahsan@dailyrepublic.net. Follow her on Twitter at www.twitter.com/HeatherMalia.

Article courtesy of Daily Republic, Fairfield and Suisun City, CA daily newspaper. www.DailyRepublic.com

The Kettle Season Is Upon Us! Come To The Very Cherry Red Kettle Kickoff

 

Thursday, November 15th, 2012

Very Cherry Red Kettle Kickoff

Show up and help or just show up and hear what is going on!

We appreciate you!

Travis Air Force Base Hangar 808 Foam Test

Hangar 808 Fire Suppression System Foam Test.

Installed by Desert Design and Construction Corp.

Vacaville Airport Mustang Days

 

Get to know Solano segment with your host Larry Ragland. This time, Larry takes us out to the Vacaville Airport and the 4th Annual Mustang Air show.

Some Pictures of the Yippie Yogurt Shop Construction

Here's just a sampling of the construction of the new Yippie Yogurt Shop in Winery Square in Fairfield CA. Many heartfelt thanks for each and every one of these people and many others who have made this dream become a reality.

Daily Republic Article About Yippie Yogurt

Sweet treat a sweet dream for teens, young adults

Amela Sias, 17, center, a junior at Armijo High School, and Yvonne Valencia, 18, right, a student at Solano Community College, get some instructions for the cash register from Frani Dimond, left, a board member of the Yippie Foundation during a recent open house for Yippie Yogurt in Fairfield. (Brad Zweerink/Daily Republic)

 

 

By Amy Maginnis-Honey
October 17, 2012    

FAIRFIELD — Tanya Ortega, an 18-year-old Armijo High School senior, hopes for a career in law or marketing and sales.

She knows she will have to get scholarships and work to pay for her college education. However, she didn’t have work experience.

Now, she can cross that off her list: Ortega is one of the staff members who will help launch the Yippie Yogurt shop in the next few weeks.

“This means a lot to me,” Ortega said as she helped serve yogurt to guests at the West Texas Street shop recently. “This will really help.”

Read rest of article here: http://www.dailyrepublic.com/news/fairfield/sweet-treat-is-a-sweet-dream-for-teens-and-young-adults/

Del Oro Division Jr. Music & SAY Camp 2012

 

Del Oro Division Jr. Music & SAY Camp 2012

An Outstanding Organization Helping So Many In the Tampa Bay Area

Here's a video of an excellent organization in Tampa, Florida. It is Julie Weintraub's Hands Across the Bay. See more at www.HandsAcrossTheBay.com

Leaving a Legacy through The Salvation Army

Give a Legacy of Love with a Will Bequest or by funding a Charitable Gift Annuity through The Salvation Army.

Salvation Army Today - October 11, 2012

This week we feature The Salvation Army's efforts to combat human trafficking in the US and UK, a new Corps and Community Center in Florida, and more.

It's Not Wasted. The Salvation Army.

Kid Fest On Saturday A Huge Success!

". . . On Saturday, when Andrews Park in Vacaville was abuzz with happy children during the annual Kid Fest.

With thousands milling in the sloping park off East Monte Vista Avenue and Main Street, that seemed to be the idea. By 1 p.m., it was hard to tell who brought whom to the event -- children with parents, grandparents and other relatives in tow or the other way around."

See the rest of this article from the The Reporter for Vacaville:

 http://www.thereporter.com/ci_21719062/thousands-turn-out-vacavilles-annual-kid-fest

Vacaville Kid Fest Is Saturday, Oct 6th. Come One, Come All. . . For the Child In All of Us.

Vacaville Kid Fest was started in 1999, when an idea was born to create a "Children's Festival", a place where families could come and have a day of activities with their children at very little or no cost, and also have the opportunity to learn about many of the services and resources that were available to children and families. We adopted the theme "For the Child in all of us".

A group of City of Vacaville representatives, ranging from business owners and managers, nonprofit groups and media people were approached with the idea and met it with enthusiasm. And thus, Kid Fest was born.

The first Kid Fest Core Committee consisted of Shauna Manina, Meaghan O'Neill from Vacaville Police Dept., Linnea Dischinger from Vacaville Fire Dept., Todd Grames and Suzanne Green from Community Services Dept., and Reggie Hubbard from Housing & Redevelopment Dept. Other business people from The Reporter, Downtown Vacaville Business Improvement District, and others all committed to the vision of a day of low cost or no cost activities, free resources, and fun.

Our first event in 1999 had 1 stage and 40 booths, with everything from food, crafters and merchandise vendors, a wide range of social service and community nonprofit groups, free children's games and entertainment, bounce houses, and a very strong focus on child safety and health. From the beginning, a large component of the event has been the presence of Vacaville Fire and Police Depts., with their equipment displays, children's fire muster, and safety information.

By 2001, there were 2 stages of entertainment and over 120 booths participating in the event. The committee members have changed over the years, but the event has continued, and become part of the fabric of what makes Vacaville a family oriented community. The focus remains on child and family safety and health.

See more about this wonderful organization at www.VacavilleKidFest.org

See you there!

Yippie Yogurt's New Sign. Opening Very Soon!

Our new outdoor sign just arrived!!! We are so excited. Somehow, seeing that sign up really makes Yippie Yogurt™ a reality. It is bold, shining for everyone to see. And inviting the community to come support the Yippie mission to serve our deserving, poverty-level youth. www.YippieYogurt.org

Did You Know? Joan Kroc's History-Making Charitable Gift

Did you know that Joan Kroc, widow of McDonalds' founder Ray Kroc, gave one of the largest charitable gifts in history to The Salvation Army?

TRAFC - Travis Regional Armed Forces Committee

It is the mission of the Travis Regional Armed Forces Committee to maintain liaison with the personnel at Travis Air Force Base, to promote the mission of the base to the communiyt, and to enhance the importance of this facility as an instrument of national security. This will be accomplished by facilitating communications between the military and the civilian communiuty and by providing a point of contact for support and recognition of the men and women of the Armed Forces.



Philip Velez

Travis Regional Armed Forces Committee

Phil Velez joined the Travis RAB in 2003. Phil served in intelligence, administration and social work positions with the U.S. Army for 26 years before retiring to public life in Vacaville. Phil is co-founder and member of the Travis Regional Armed Forces Committee and an honorary member of the Vacaville Chamber of Commerce. Phil is also chairman of the Vacaville celebration of the 61st Reunion of the Jimmy Doolittle Raid.



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Hope Stories 2012 - Carolyn

Hope Stories 2012 - Carolyn - London, Ontario - Salvation Army

Salvation Army Today - September 20, 2012

This week we cover an exciting partnership with the Dallas Cowboys, explore the impact of alcohol abuse, and welcome a new country to The Salvation Army's service area.

Hope Stories 2012 - Richard

Hope Stories - Richard - Hamilton, Ontario - Salvation Army Canada

Grand Opening of The Leaven in Suisun City, Monday, Sept 17th

 

Please join Congressman John Garamendi,
Suisun City Mayor Pete Sanchez,
Councilmember Mike Segala,
Peter M. Gaudet, Chairman of the Board, and
Mark J. Lillis, Executive Director
in celebrating the grand opening of

The Leaven’s sixth after-school tutoring center

and our first center in Suisun City

 

Monday, September 17, 2012

from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Mike Day Memorial Park
525 Civic Center Boulevard,
Suisun City, California

Join us as we launch our newest center in the City of Suisun,

"Lighting a path to the future" for boys and girls.

Refreshments for all and a bounce house for children provided.

 

Please reply by September 1 to The Leaven at
855-622-5439 (toll free) or

 

hello@myleaven.org

 

 

The Leaven was established in 2005 to give children an opportunity to take advantage of all our nation has to offer despite their families’ struggle against seemingly insurmountable odds. Through after-school tutoring and mentoring, The Leaven gives kindergarten through fifth grade students hands-on assistance with homework and reading that allows them to learn and succeed in school.

The Leaven is a grassroots organization in Fairfield and Solano County. Our purpose is to share the love and compassion of Christ through acts of mercy and help to our neighbors.

The Leaven is a 501(c)(3) organization. Gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

 

Salvation Army Today - September 13, 2012

This week we look back at the 9/11 terrorist attacks, cover rebuilding efforts in Haiti, and feature a national furniture assistance program.

Kroc Zumba

Bryan Parkman takes the Kroc Zumba class outside! We had a really fund hour+ class, dancing and entertaining the public on Sunset Avenue while still getting our daily activity in.  Please stop by the Welcome Center for more information and to join us!

Salvation Army Today - September 6, 2012

Today we cover Hurricane Isaac relief, the earthquake in Indonesia, and a new outreach program in Australia.

Salvation Army Today - August 30, 2012

Today we cover Hurricane Isaac relief efforts, riots in Kenya, and a special Salvation Army anniversary in Australia.

Suisun City KROC Center

The Suisun City KROC Center will offer individuals and families a range of activities and educational opportunities, including recreation and fitness facilities and cultural arts development. The Kroc Center will be open to the public and designed to serve community residents of all ages with a variety of quality program opportunities. 

The KROC Center, originally built as a city-owned recreation center and then leased to the YMCA, was purchased by The Salvation Army in December 2009 This facility will be over a 57,000 sq. ft. and with almost every square inch being extensively renovated and many new additions, it will offer state-of-the-art fitness equipment, an aquatic center, indoor gymnasium, dance studio, a party room, classrooms and multi-use community activity areas and even a 300 seat theater!

 

Find our more about the KROC Center and how you can get involved at their WEBSITE

The Yippie Foundation

Yippie Foundation is a 501 c (3) nonprofit devoted to “Teaching Kids to Fish” by providing Solano County homeless, foster care and poverty-level youth, ages 16-24, with job readiness, vocational mentoring, life skills, hope and confidence. Students will also receive “on-the-job” training, entrepreneurial education and work experience in the future “Yippie Yogurt” training shop that will serve great-tasting, soft-serve frozen yogurt, smoothies and shakes in make-it-yourself creations. Yippie graduates will be eligible to participate in the Yippie Internship program with area employers.

Find our more and how you can get involved on their WEBSITE

Salvation Army Today - August 23, 2012

California wildfires, a tribute to William Booth, and groundbreaking on a new Kroc Center -- All on this week's Salvation Army Today.

What is The Leaven?

The Leaven History: In 2005, community leaders from Parkway Community Church, City of Fairfield, and the County of Solano identified a need to improve the quality of the most under-privileged neighborhoods in the City of Fairfield. They created The Leaven, an after-school tutoring and mentoring program, as a way to show care and compassion for and proactively address the needs of at-risk and under-performing youth. The Leaven program catapulted a dynamic volunteer force eager to engage in active service to help their neighbors. Together these volunteers, through a grassroots effort, launched the first Leaven neighborhood after-school tutoring center. The Leaven has grown to numerous tutoring centers in both Northern and Southern California with more centers planned for the future. Each center serves approximately 35–40 students. The tutoring program is free to any student in the target neighborhoods and is operational during after-school hours on most weekdays. The Leaven also provides summer programs that focus on both academics, physical fitness, healthy eating, and fun outings. Since 2005, The Leaven has impacted the lives of hundreds of children and their families, as well as made a significant improvement in the safety of the neighborhoods where they are located.

The Leaven has four main goals: To increase student success in the classroom academically and behaviorally. To inspire and enable students to make better choices for their health and future. To involve and equip parents to positively impact their children and their communities. To engage faith based groups in the work of active community service.

Find our more about The Leaven at their WEBSITE

Did You Know? 40,000 Salvation Army Workers Served at Ground Zero

The Salvation Army's service after the terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers was their largest mobilization ever on US soil. In their 9 months of service, more than 40,000 officers, staff and volunteers met the needs of responders on site.

Did You Know? The Salvation Army Kettle Tradition Started Back in 1891 in San Francisco.

During an economic downturn in 1891, Salvation Army Captian Joseph McPhee put a crab pot out on Fisherman's Wharf and asked passersby to give what they could to support the poor. Thus began the kettle tradition seen round the world!

Salvation Army Today

This week we cover the Olympics, the Sikh Temple shooting, and wildfires in Oklahoma.

Did You Know? Legend Has it That the Phrase "On The Wagon" Was Coined by The Salvation Army?

According to Salvation Army history buffs, the phrase "on the wagon" was coined by alcoholics receiving the rehabilitation services of The Salvation Army. Apparently hay wagons used to drive through the city streets of New York picking up alcoholics to take them back to a Salvation Army facility. Hence, alcoholics in recovery were said to be "on the wagon."

Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce After Hours Mixer Is Tonight At Mercedes-Benz of Fairfield

Tonite from 5:30pm to 7:00pm, Mercedes-Benz of Fairfield is hosting the monthly evening mixer for the Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce. Food, drink and meeting people is the order of the evening. If you're a member of the Chamber or not, it is a good time to stop in and do some networking and get to know more of the business people in our community.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Salvation Army Hope Story

Hope Stories - Paul - Windsor, Ontario - Salvation Army Canada

Did You Know? The Army's Sweet Role in Doughnut History!

Ever wondered who to thank for bringing the delicious doughnut to America? Would you believe, The Salvation Army played a major role! Watch this :30 second video to learn more.

Salvation Army Today - August 2, 2012

This week we share news from Haiti, Kenya, London, and Texas.

Join Us In The 2012 Walk For Animals. Register Today!

Napa Humane's Inaugural

Walk for Animals!

Move Your Paws for the Cause!

Sunday, August 5, 2012

Veterans Memorial Park, Downtown Napa

Ready. Set. Walk!

1. Register to walk as an individual or a team

…get a free t-shirt and goodies!

2. Raise funds for the animals

…earn prizes and awards for your efforts!

3. Have a blast at the Walk for Animals!

…with music, doggie contests, give-aways, and fun for all!

100% of proceeds benefit Napa Valley’s pets and their people.

Mercedes-Benz of Fairfield will have a team participating and supporting this event. For more information about the event go to http://napahumane.org/walkforanimals/.

For more information about the Mercedes-Benz of Fairfield team and how you can help participate with a small donation (large is acceptable), go to:

http://www.firstgiving.com/process/teamarea/default.asp?did=21212&teamid=197204

Did You Know? A depiction of The Salvation Army Has Appeared in About 14 Feature Films

We may not have an Academy Award yet, but The Salvation Army has sure appeared in a lot of movies. Classic feature films like Titanic, A Christmas Story, King Kong, The 39 Steps, Time Bandits, Born on the 4th of July, and Around the World in 80 Days have something in common; they all include a depiction of The Salvation Army.

Salvation Army Today - July 26, 2012

This week we feature "The Most Amazing Race," the "Garbage Bag Gala," and more news from around the world.

Kroc This Way

Original song by Aerosmith - "Walk This Way"
No copyright infringement intended.

The Suisun City KROC Center will offer individuals and families a range of activities and educational opportunities, including recreation and fitness facilities and cultural arts development. The Kroc Center will be open to the public and designed to serve community residents of all ages with a variety of quality program opportunities. Call (707) 439-7880 if you have any questions.

Kroc Hula - Cupid style

Song: Cupid Shuffle

The Hula girls had some fun this evening with Cupid Shuffle -- Kroc Hula style!

Join us next week for Hula!
Thursdays 5:00pm - Ages 11 and under
Thursdays 6:00pm - Ages 12+

Yippie Yogurt Is About To Begin Construction!

Here's a few photos from the new Yippie Yogurt location next to Nation's in Winery Square in Fairfield CA. These are shots from outside and a few of what the interior looks like right now. In a very short time, the interior will be completely changed by demolition in preparation for building the very first Yippie Yogurt store. Stay tuned!

A Bit Of Fun Plus Help A Local Boy. Join Us Satruday, July 14th

Christmas In July For Austin Moore - Come Join Us Saturday, July 14th from 4pm to 7pm

FREE to attend!

LIMITED SPACE ALL ATTENDEES MUST RSVP!

DRESS HAWAIIAN Style! Lennie-Jane "Hula Dancer", Aloha Santa, Just Cakin It will be serving Hawaiian Ice & on site chair massage! Enter The Raffle, Enjo...y Hawaiian Food & Visit Our 35 Vendors Who Will Be In Attendance! 

Free to attend!

MAHALO

Cindy~ Full Plate Marketing (707) 624-5464

This is a fundraiser for Austin Moore ~ friend him at (Facebook: http://on.fb.me/KawFOT)
He is a 3rd grader with cancer who needs help with medical expenses!

Date: July 14th Time: 4-7 PM

* Vendor Fee Can Be Made In Two Payments If Necessary
* Food & Water will be provided to all vendors
* Vendors to provide their own table. (6 foot) and tablecloth
* Best decorated Vendor Table: Dinner For 2 Gift Certificate


VENDORS:
(1) Kroc Center
(2) 31 Gifts with Ashley Cameron
(3) 90 Days with Chef Cindy and Deborah Benefield (4) Cards for the cure
(5) Scentsy with JenniferAsami Paden & Heather Strachan
(6) Velata Chocolate with Monica Parada
(7) Turner Photography with Dan Turner
(8) Cookie Lee Jewelry with Danielle Marshall
(9) Mary Kay with Sandi Gunderson
(10) Misty Brandow with Origami Owl
(11) Jamberry Nails with Katilyn McDaniel & Pampered Chef with Ericka McDaniel
(12) It Works with Heather Nickless
(13) On site Chair Massage
(14) Wade Brooks & Bill Muth with Choose Heart Health
(15) Just Cakin it with Shelly Bakosh
(16) Lia Sophia Jewelry with Melanie Hunt
(17) Not Just Baskets with Dona Bovey
(18) In Shape Health Club
(19) Sams Club
(20) Rolines Uniquely Fillipino
(21) Carolina Long with Melaleuca
(22) Gigi Hill Purses
(23) Staci Davis with Dansel in Defense
(24) Fairfield Mercedes Benz
(25) Meredith Yost- Wine Shop at Home
(26) Team In Training- Raising money for the Cure For Cancer

In Kind Sponsors:
Marriott Courtyard~ Vacaville & Vacaville Conference & Visitors Bureau~

* Raffle
* Sponsors Needed
* Vendors: Direct Selling and Traditional business
* Need volunteers to help day of event as well as volunteers to gather raffle items.
 

A Brief History of Doing Well by Doing Good

Nancy Koehn, Harvard Business School professor and historian, explains how socially responsible business dates back to modern capitalism's founding era.

Suisun City, CA. 4th of July

Getting Ready For Tonight!

Suisun City CA. 4th of July at the Marina visit Suisun City http://www.visitsuisuncity.com/

Salvation Army Today

The Arizona Cardinals dedicate a football field, the Fargo Salvation Army starts a new mobile feeding program, and a shelter for homeless fathers opens in Lodi, California on this episode of Salvation Army Today.

Christmas In July Is On July 14th From 4pm to 7pm for Austin Moore

Did You Know? The Salvation Army's Missing Persons Service reunited almost 250 families last year!

The program was begun in England during the Industrial Revolution when young men and women went to the city to find work. After losing touch, worried family members often asked The Salvation Army for help finding their "lost" loved ones.

Did You Know? Financial gifts are the best way to help The Salvation Army during disaster?

Financial gifts allow us to buy supplies in or near the disaster zone and support the local economy with dollars they desperately need to survive and rebuild, as well as avoid the high cost of shipping and import tariffs, especially for overseas disasters.

There's A CAMP For That! KROC Center Summer Camps

See more about Salvation Army Summer Camps:

http://www.proofingserver.com/salvationarmy/programs/camps/



Salvation Army Scholarships Send Kids To Summer Camp

Scholarships were provided to the majority of the campers through the fund raising efforts of Salvation Army Advisory Board Member John Hodson.

Information from Salvation Army Kroc Center:
The Salvation Army will send 120 children from Solano County to its Camp Del Oro summer camp location in Nevada City. Starting on Monday, June 25, the campers will enjoy nearly a week’s worth of fun and educational activities.

“We are so excited to see kids from our community will have an opportunity to enjoy summer camp,” said Capt. Jonathan Harvey, Salvation Army Suisun City Corps Officer. “The Salvation Army does a great job hosting the campers every year. Kids will enjoy the variety of activities, they will make new friends and they will create memories that will last a lifetime.”

Scholarships were provided to the majority of the campers through the fund raising efforts of Salvation Army Advisory Board Member John Hodson. Hodson challenged his friends, business associates and other advisory board members to assist him in sending 100 children to camp, and he personally contributed a large portion of the cost.

“I remember my camp experience when I was a youth,” Hodson said. “I really wanted to see other children from Solano County have the same fun and memories that I had.”

The buses will assemble at the Kroc Center in Suisun City on Monday morning and will depart for Camp Del Oro at 11:00 a.m.

The Salvation Army’s Camp Del Oro is a residential camp in Nevada City, CA, offering six fun-filled days of educational programs in a wholesome atmosphere. Some of the activities include: swimming, boating/canoeing/kayaking, arts & crafts, nature hikes, music/singing/drama, basketball, soccer, challenge course, environmental education, and outdoor living skills.

Article source: Suisun City Patch.com

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Mercedes-Benz of Fairfield Hosts Fundraiser For Yippie Foundation

"Building Community Together"

A Fundraiser for the new Yippie Yogurt™ Youth Job Training Shop and

The Yippie Foundation

Job training and mentoring for low-income youth

 Friday, June 15, 2012
from 5:00-7:30 PM

 At Mercedes-Benz of Fairfield.
2950 Auto Mall Parkway, Fairfield

Napa Valley PeJu Wine Featured – first beverage is on us!

Heavy appetizers by Chef Daniel Bell

Raffle tickets available - prizes include 4 chances to win a long weekend (4 days) use of new Mercedes!  Wine and Dessert Auction and more!  Tickets at Mercedes-Benz

Or contact Sherilyn Henry at 707-208-0853

Or Sherilyn.Henry@YippieYogurt.org
or buy online at:

http://buildingcommunitytogether.eventbrite.com

www.YippieFoundation.net, 

 Yippie Foundation is a 501 (c) 3, EIN #27-3252623

$20 in advance.  $25 at door. 

Ticket includes entry, one beverage and food.