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