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Kroc Center Needs Swimsuits!
Swimsuits needed for all ages! Every day, children and adults are turned away from the Kroc Aquatics Center because they can't afford to buy a swimsuit. Can you help? We need new OR gently used one piece swimsuits for girls and adult women and trunks for boys and adult men. Please drop off at the Kroc Center or call 905-3525 to arrange a pick up.
The Salvation Army Kroc Center
Tribute Program
There are many occasions when you might wish to honor someone in a special way. By recognizing them through The Salvation Army Kroc Center Tribute Program, your gift will not only provide a lasting honor but will help create opportunities for the children and families who are served by The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center.
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Discovering Potential at the Kroc Center!
Mrs. Joan Kroc envisioned a place where people of every age and circumstance were encouraged to explore their unique gifts and talents. Her vision was to create a place where all people regardless of social status had access to a world-class recreational, educational and cultural-arts facility. She expressed her desire that “tens of thousands of children” would be able to enjoy such a facility. And, she saw The Salvation Army as the perfect partner for creating such a place.
The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center located in South Omaha is such a place. It offers a holistic experience by providing a variety of programs, events and services in education, the arts, athletics and spiritual development to people of all ages throughout the metro area.
Come Grow With Us! Come Help Us!
Realize the benefit of helping a young person, a senior or a family experience the wonderful Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center by giving your time, talent and/or treasure.
- By providing a gift of your treasure, you will be helping to support our scholarship program enabling young people and old alike to have access to the Kroc Center facility to enjoy the many programs and services offered.
- By providing a gift of your talent, you can lend your expertise in the athletic, arts and education departments. Click here for more Program information.
- By providing a gift of your time, we have many volunteer opportunities available at the Kroc Center. Click here for Volunteer information.
For more information call (402) 905-3500.
How You Can Help
YES! I want to HELP! I want to make a difference in the lives of people who may not have the means to take advantage of all of the exciting opportunities the Kroc Center has to offer.
By donating to the Kroc Center you are helping us to provide
assistance and scholarships to people who need it most.
Current Gifts: Print the attached PDF form and send to the address listed
On-Line Donations: The ability to donate on line will be available soon. Please check back to this site for updates.
Gift Planning: If you would like to provide a legacy gift for the Kroc Center, please consider one of these gifting vehicles to make the gift:
Bequest: A charitable bequest is a gift designated in a last will and testament during an individual’s lifetime that becomes available to the charitable organization upon the death of the individual.
Endowment Gift - You may choose to make a gift to the Kroc Center Endowment Fund. The fund generates annual expendable income for the purpose designated by you, and the principal remains in perpetuity.
• Appreciated Securities - Provide a gift to the Kroc Center while maximizing your tax savings by contributing appreciated securities.
• Charitable Gift Annuity or Deferred Charitable Gift Annuity – convert low-yielding assets into a new fixed income or unlock highly appreciated securities to generate a new income for you and avoid capital gains.
• Life Insurance – Make a major gift to The Salvation Army Kroc Center. You can sign over an existing paid-up policy or purchase a new policy indicating The Salvation Army Kroc Center as the owner and beneficiary.
There are additional gifting vehicles that you may want to consider for your legacy gift to The Salvation Army Kroc Center. Please contact The Salvation Army Kroc Center at 402-905-3500 to learn more about how you might make a legacy gift to the Kroc Center.
THE SALVATION ARMY RESPONDS TO IOWA TORNADO DISASTERS
The Salvation Army disaster services teams from Omaha, Nebraska and Sioux City, Iowa were on the scene in Mapleton, Iowa early Sunday morning after a tornado ripped through Monona County on Saturday evening. Salvation Army Emergency Services director, John Kuzma, employees and volunteers provided food and hydration to first responders, residents and volunteers. The Sioux City Salvation Army continues to provide emergency relief services in Mapleton and Early, Iowa.
Captain Linda Vandiver, Siouxland Corps Officer, along with Kuzma, toured the affected areas with officials yesterday assessing the damage and making plans for clean-up and long term recovery. "We are here for you and your people, and we want to help your communities rebuild from this major disaster." said Vandiver. The Siouxland Salvation Army, based in Sioux City, returned to the post this morning and will remain on-site for as long as needed. For more information call Captain Von or Linda Vondiver at 712.253.2755.
More than 400 meals were served yesterday from the Early, Iowa command post and a similar amount were provided in Mapleton.
At this time, The Salvation Army is not accepting material donations. Monetary contributions, earmarked Tornado Relief, may be sent to The Salvation Army, 3612 Cuming Street, Omaha, Nebraska or made online at www.givesalvationarmy.org. Contributions may also be mailed to The Sioux City Salvation Army, P.O. Box 783, Sioux City, Iowa, 51102.
The Western Divisional Headquarters of The Salvation Army, located in Omaha, Nebraska, is often the first on the scene of local disasters in its area of Nebraska, western Iowa and South Dakota, and the last to depart. It provides hydration and meals to disaster workers and volunteers, counsels victims, and provides material assistance such as meals, lodging, clothing and transportation. Its staff and volunteers work in cooperation with other agencies to assure that those impacted by disaster receive immediate help.
Salvation Army in Japan Begins Earthquake Response
Text-to-Give donation number announced
The Salvation Army in Japan is responding to the earthquake and tsunami that brought devastation to the north of the country. Communication and travel have been badly hit by the disaster, and at the moment the true cost in human life and property can only be guessed.
The most damaged city is Sendai, about 400 kilometers away from Tokyo. Commissioner Makoto Yoshida, leader of The Salvation Army's Japan Territory, was at territorial headquarters in Tokyo and reports: 'Our building swayed tremendously. It was hard for us to keep standing and many of us were really frightened.'
He adds: 'We are sending a team to Sendai tonight (March 11) and tomorrow we will start providing the basic necessities as well as assessing the level of damage so we can decide what else we can do.'
Public transport in Tokyo stopped because of the earthquake, leaving many commuters unable to leave work. Commissioner Yoshida says: 'We opened our hall on the ground floor of territorial headquarters to those who could not go home. We served them with hot drinks and packed meals.'
General Shaw Clifton, the international leader of The Salvation Army, has already been in touch with the commissioner to assure him of the prayers and support of Salvationists around the world.
TEXT TO GIVE: How you can help in the US
Please text the word “Japan” to 80888 to give a $10.00 donation to The Salvation Army’s earthquake relief work. Terms: A one-time donation of $10.00 will be added to your mobile phone bill or deducted from your prepaid balance. Please be sure to respond with the word YES to the Thank You! message you will receive All charges are billed by and payable to your mobile service provider. Service is available on most carriers. Visit mobilecause.com for terms and conditions or text HELP. Text STOP to cancel. Message & Data Rates May Apply.
There are four ways people can contribute money to The Salvation Army's disaster relief efforts in Japan:
- Text the words “Japan” or “Quake” to 80888 to make a $10 donation.
- By phone: 1-800-SAL-ARMY
- On-line at: www.disaster.salvationarmyusa.org.
- By mail: Send your check, marked “Japan earthquake relief” to: The Salvation Army, 3612 Cuming Street, Omaha NE 68131.
For more information on how you can assist the Kroc Center, contact:
Suzanne O'Donnell,
Kroc Center Director of Donor Relations
402-898-6052
Suzanne_O'Donnell@usc.salvationarmy.org