Building Community Together Fundraiser For Yippie Foundation June 15th

"Building Community Together" A fundraiser for Yippie Foundation Proudly hosted by Mercedes-Benz of Fairfield You are invited: Friday, June 15, 2012 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm At Mercedes-Benz of Fairfield 2950 Auto Mall Parkway Fairfield, California Napa Wine Featured - First beverage on us! Heavy Appetizers by Chef Daniel Bell Raffle prizes include a 4-day use of new Mercedes Silent Auction & More... $20.00 - $25.00 at the door For Ticket Information and Advance Purchase Yippie Foundation is a 501(c)3, EIN #27-3252623

DEADLINE FOR STUDENT APPLICATIONS FOR YIPPIE FOUNDATION JOB TRAINING THIS FRIDAY, JUNE 1

FAIRFIELD—The deadline for student applications for the next Yippie Foundation Job Training Academy is Friday, June 1 at 5:00 PM. The next Yippie Academy begins on July 10, 2012. The five-month program will provide job readiness training, vocational mentoring, financial education and career development classes to qualified applicants, ages 16-24 who live in Fairfield or Suisun City.

Chosen participants attend weekly classes and will be paired with a mentor from the business community who will meet with them weekly, provide job shadowing opportunities, and assist them in reaching their program goals. A variety of educational workshops and business tours are provided.

Yippie students are eligible to receive up to a $75 per month stipend and a weekly Fairfield bus roundtrip pass. Applicants must be low-income to participate in the Yippie program. Interested youth can download an application at www.YippieFoundation.net under “Forms” or pick one up at the Fairfield or Suisun public libraries.

Completed applications must be returned to the Yippie Foundation office at 1652 West Texas Street, #248, Fairfield. The deadline for applying is before 5 PM on Friday, June 1, 2012. No emailed or late applications will be considered. “When you graduate from the Yippie Job Training and Mentoring Program, you will have new job readiness and life skills, a Travis

Credit Union savings account, a strong resume, a network of supportive adults, and the confidence to apply for any entry level job,” explains Yippie President Sherilyn Henry.

Along with the Job Training and Mentoring Program, a Yippie Yogurt™ work experience store is slated to open in Fairfield this year. Only Yippie graduates will be able to work in the Yippie Yogurt™ shop which will be self-sustaining, help hundreds of area youth, and give financial support to other community non-profits that serve at-risk youth.

For more information, please contact Sherilyn Henry at 707-208-0853 or Sherilyn.Henry@YippieYogurt.org.

The Journey

See more about The Leaven at www.myleaven.org

Memorial Day Tribute 2012

A tribute to those who gave all...Remember their sacrifice and courage,today and everyday.

Remember

Remember,

if you ever need a helping hand,

it's at the end of your arm.

As you get older, remember

you have another hand:

The first is to help yourself,

the second is to help others.

-- Audrey Hepburn

Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Grand Opening Celebration May 26th and 27th

586 E. Wigeon Way
Suisun City, CA 94585
(707) 439-7880

Membership and all program sign-ups are still taking place at the Welcome Center up until Grand Opening. The Welcome Center is located at 278A Sunset Ave in Suisun City. The Welcome Center will CLOSE Permanently on Thursday May 24th at 5:00pm in final transition to the Kroc Center.

With the resources entrusted to us by our generous donors, The Salvation Army is committed to "Doing the Most Good" for the most people in the most conscientious way.

It is with this principle in mind that we bring a new Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center to Suisun City which will enrich the lives of the those in the area.

The 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!

The Salvation Army is extremely excited about this new Kroc Center as it will provide a safe, friendly and healthy environment for thousands of individuals and families in Solano County and beyond.

Please join us for the Grand Opening Celebration of the Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center on May 26th.

Ribbon Cutting 11:30am

Kroc Fest 12:00pm - 5:00pm

During Kroc Fest, please feel free to enjoy TOURS of the new facility, live music, a zip line, bounce houses, rock wall climbing, free barbeque, and more!

On Sunday May 27th, we will celebrate the opening of the Kroc Center with a very special Celebration Service at 10:00am inside the Kroc Center.

We look forward to serving you!

Youth and Mentors Needed For the Next Yippie Job Training Program!

Our next Yippie Youth Academy will start on July 10th, 2012. Fifteen low-income youth will be chosen to participate in the next Yippie Academy. Students will attend weekly job readiness classes and weekly mentoring meetings for five month. Students are eligible to receive up to a $75 monthly stipend and weekly bus passes. Students will also earn their Food Handler’s License, CPR and First Aid Certificates. Classes will be held in Fairfield, CA and are open to Fairfield and Suisun City residents.

Be a Yippie Youth! Student applications may be downloaded and must be sent to 1652 West Texas Street, #248, Fairfield, CA 94533 by Friday, June 1 by 5:00 PM. No late or incomplete applications will be considered. Get your application at the bottom of this page. Visit our Youth page for more information.

Be a Yippie Volunteer! It really does take “the Village”. Please consider being a volunteer if you live in the Solano County area. We’d love to hear from you. Volunteer application.

Be a Yippie Mentor! Fifteen adult mentors (25 years of age or older) are needed to share their friendship and business expertise weekly for five months with a Yippie Youth starting on July 10, 2012. Mentors receive training and on-going support. Mentor information and applications may be downloaded. For more information visit our Mentorship page.

Be a Yippie Youth Sponsor! Please consider supporting one of these students. Your gift of cash, goods or services enable more youth to participate. You can also Sponsor a Youth.

Be a Yippie Business Sponsor! We are currently fund-raising for program expenses and to get the first Yippie Yogurt training store open in Fairfield, CA. You can make a donation to help.

See more at www.yippiefoundation.net.