The Salvation Army: Modesto, California

Tuesday, 15 May 2012 10:40

National Salvation Army Week is Next Week

The Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors, on Tuesday morning, issued a proclamation that May 14- May 20, 2012, is to be National Salvation Army Week in Stanislaus County as it is throughout the United States. Captain Michael Paugh, Stanislaus County Coordinator, is shown receiving the certificate from Supervisor William O’Brien. The Modesto City Council also presented a City proclamation that evening.

Monday, May 14, will be “Serving the Community Day” with cleanup activities planned by staff and Board; Tuesday, May 15, is Kids’ Day with The Modesto Bee sold throughout the area for The Salvation Army Red Shield Youth Center; Wednesday, a Food Bank Volunteer Recognition Lunch will be held at the Modesto Citadel; Thursday will be Advisory Board Day at the Citadel and an open house at the Red Shield Center; on Friday an open house will be held at The Salvation Army Berberian Homeless Shelter and Transitional Living Center, with lunch and the unveiling of the plans for the Phase II construction; Saturday, May 19, will be Lemonade Day and Red Shield sporting events.

Family Supplies Lunch to Honor Father

The Chandar family lost their 62- year-old father a few months ago and Wednesday would have been his birthday. To honor him and keep from feeling sad, they wanted to bring joy to others by buying 120 McChicken sandwiches and serving them to the less-fortunate. Sushil, Poonam, Dale Singh, Harpal and John Jr. are shown, “giving back” for John Chandar.

Citadel Home League Installs Five New Members

Corps Officer Major Beth Paugh installed Cindy Hamilton, Celia Colon, Dottie Elder, Phyllis Emery and Shirley Walker as new members of the Home League. Major Kathy Reed from San Francisco, former officer at the Modesto Citadel, was the speaker for the Annual Luncheon.

Youth Participate in “Love Modesto”Activities

The Corps 7-12 year-olds participated in the Love Modesto “Dream Garden”. They used old articles of clothing to make flowers and then put dream wishes in the center of each flower. These will be displayed in Turlock during June and July.

Teens Attend Sacramento Conference

Donated tickets enabled some of the Corps teens to attend the “Acquire the Fire” conference at the Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento for two days. The theme of the event was “Normal is Not Enough”. At night, they and their counselors slept in a gymnasium with about 50 youth from around the area and report that it was a great time.

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church and serves in 109 countries. We serve and minister to the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of families, individuals and emergency personnel. The Salvation Army ministers to all without discrimination through Youth, Senior, Human Services, Rehabilitation and Emergency/Disaster programs.

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They’re coming to us for a safe place to play. To learn, to grow into young men and women of character. These are kids from families with parents who worry about them after school — some of them might even be your neighbors. The Red Shield Center in Modesto provides what kids need most: guidance, security, friendship.