The Salvation Army: Modesto, California

Friday, 20 January 2012 12:02

New Gymnasium Floor Is Being Well-Used At Red Shield

Captains Martin and Tory Ross, Corps Officers at The Salvation Army Red Shield Youth Center on Las Vegas in South Modesto, report that many activities are taking place in their gymnasium, on their recently installed floor. Youth basketball clinics continue, and a league may begin in the spring. An adult league basketball “night hoops” program is also starting. Baseball on the outdoor fields will also begin in spring.

Other activities around the Center include computer classes for kids and adults taught by the Sutter IT department. At Christmas time, Teichert Construction provided a meal for the community and served 569 families. Soroptimists sponsored kids with toys which were distributed to 320 families. The Red Shield also sponsored a bowling party for teens too old to receive toys, and gave away 10 door prizes. They are involved in the “Save Our Families” program and starting counseling to the community in the next few weeks. Ceres Rotary is sponsoring an upcoming crab feed for the Center on February 25.

One-Night Dinner Invitations Will Be Coming Soon

The theme “One Night of Harmony”, featuring a grand piano and music notes, decorates the invitations for this year’s One- Night Dinner on March 27. Kenni Friedman, shown preparing a previous dinner at her home, is chair of this fundraising event.

The Salvation Army Is Working Around The World

The Salvation Army is officially at work in 128 countries around the world. They help with all the daily needs of individuals, spiritual and physical. They fight for social justice and try to right wrongs. They are also present when tragedies, natural disasters and emergencies occur, ready to respond.

In Central America, The Salvation Army continues to assist those who were affected by severe flooding. They are aiding the families of the 90 fatalities there, the half a million individuals with losses and the over 100,000 who were forced to leave their homes. Relief is also being provided for the massive damage to infrastructure and agriculture throughout the country.

In Haiti, The Salvation Army is launching a program to supply jobs and eye glasses to the vulnerable population which has gone through so many recent disasters. The provision of prescription glasses will bring a need for trained technicians, screening stations, and other jobs.

At the first anniversary of the floods and cyclone in Australia, The Army is distributing 30,000 DVD’s to remind those affected that they are not forgotten and recovery is possible.

The Omelette Brunch Is Being Planned For March 19

A committee from the Women’s Auxiliary of The Salvation Army in Modesto met this week to plan this year’s Omelette Brunch. Teresa Hagerty and Sharon Morris head up the fundraiser to be held on March 19 at Centenary Methodist Church. Tickets are available from members or by calling the office at 522-3209.

Last Updated on Friday, 20 January 2012 12:04

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.