HEROES PROGRAM & SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN

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CHANGING LIVES. BUILDING COMMUNITY. TOGETHER PROGRAM & SCHOLARSHIP CAMPAIGN

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Join a fun and fulfilling volunteer fundraising effort to help people in your community! The HEROES program and scholarship campaign aims to raise $80,000 in six weeks to allow children, families and seniors to participate in life-changing programs at The Salvation Army Kroc Center regardless of ability to pay. YOU CAN BE A HERO! 1.Make a Pledge at any Guest Services Desk 2.Join the effort by becoming a HERO campaigner! Call 619.269.1547 to sign up today 3.Tell your friends about HEROES and ask for their support CHANGING LIVES. BUILDING COMMUNITY. TOGETHER

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CHANGING LIVES. BUILDING COMMUNITY. TOGETHER

PROGRAM & SCHOLARSHIP CAMPAIGN

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We are thrilled to announce The Salvation

Army Kroc Center’s 5th Annual HEROES

Program and Scholarship Campaign,

an effort that will bring a community of

dedicated volunteers together to meet

the goal of raising $80,000 to help more

than 1,200 neighbors in need.

Mrs. Kroc’s vision was to provide world-

class programs to children, adults and

seniors in our service area, regardless of

their financial circumstance.

Mrs. Kroc’s generous endowment pays

for 40% of the Kroc Center’s $9 million

annual budget. Her vision was that the

community would help generate the

remaining $5 million needed to balance

the budget each year through program

service fees, membership dues, and

donations to campaigns like this.

Each year the Kroc Center offers

scholarships to nearly 2,000 people

in our community, totaling nearly

$300,000 in financial assistance.

These scholarships allow children,

families and seniors to participate

in programs that encourage them

to discover their talents, promote

creativity, wellness, spiritual discovery

and community engagement.

In order to keep this program up

and running we need the support of

community members like you!

Be a Hero

Join our efforts to change lives & build a stronger community

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CHANGING LIVES

Maria is a single mother of an 8-year-old girl.

She works a minimum wage job and only has

enough money to pay for rent and food.

Through the scholarship fund, her daughter

has been able to participate in Day Camp

during holiday breaks from school, providing

child care so she can continue to work.

“If my daughter didn’t have this scholarship,

I wouldn’t be able to go to work, and we

couldn’t survive.”

“The Kroc Day Camp has helped her grow

personally and emotionally, and it is helping

her turn into a caring and responsible young

lady.”

Maria has referred at least five families

to The Kroc Center with similar financial

struggles and believes The Kroc Center

is a blessing in her life that has given her

daughter opportunities that she was unable

to provide on her own.

THE CAUSE

The program and scholarship fund allows

children, families and seniors to participate

in life-changing programs at The Salvation Army

Kroc Center regardless of ability to pay.

For many recipients, scholarships make a

crucial difference in their lives by providing

basic needs including: childcare during

the Summer so single parents can work,

exercise and wellness to the ill and injured,

support and social engagement for the

elderly and emergency food to the poor.

Help us uplift our community by making a

true difference in individuals’ lives.

AT A GLANCEProgram & Scholarship Campaign

THE MISSION

6 weeksApril 18-May 29

100 Volunteer Campaigners

$80,000Campaign Goal

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The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps

Community Center is a 12.4-acre family support,

education, recreation, and cultural arts center, made

possible by a generous gift by the late philanthropist

Mrs. Joan Kroc. In keeping with the mission and holistic

approach of The Salvation Army, the Kroc Center

provides opportunities that facilitate positive, life-

changing experiences through: art, athletics, personal

development, spiritual discovery and community

service.

The Salvation Army Kroc Center’s facilities, programs

and services bridge the gap between potential and

opportunity for children and adults, strengthen

individuals and families, and enrich the lives of seniors.

We are Community

THE SALVATION ARMY KROC CENTER’S PURPOSE

In keeping with the mission and holistic approach of The Salvation Army, The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center provides opportunities that facilitate positive, life-changing experiences through: art, athletics, personal development, spiritual discovery and community service. The Salvation Army Kroc Center’s facilities, programs and services bridge the gap between potential and opportunity for children and adults, strengthen individuals and families, and enrich the lives of seniors.

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We are Community

THE KROC CENTER BUILDS COMMUNITY BY:•Offering meaningful programs regardless of income

•Supporting our partner elementary schools

•Enriching the lives of seniors

•Strengthening families

•Teaching children teamwork, values, and character

•Providing Opportunities for Community Engagement

•Distinguishing ourselves with excellence and commitment to mission

•Connecting people to opportunities for Spiritual Discovery

•Serving with Kindness Compassion and Excellence

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Making an impact The Salvation Army Kroc Center will use your gift to make a meaningful impact in your community.

$5,000 ensures unlimited

possibilities for youth

in our community at

the Salvation Army

Kroc Center.

$2,500 provides 28 children

with one week of

Summer Day Camp

memories.

$1,000 provides 15 children

the opportunity to

participate in the Saints

Basketball League

or other after school

athletics programs.

$500

allows 6 children the

opportunity to join the

Kroc Center for a year.

$100allows 2 children to

learn to swim with a full

session of lessons.

COME SEE OUR PROGRAMS IN ACTION! JOIN US FOR A GUIDED TOUR.

CALL 619.269.1501 TO SCHEDULE YOUR TOUR TODAY!

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ICE SKATING & ICE HOCKEY67 youth assisted $5,109 provided

OUTCOME: Children learned to ice skate, teens competed in hockey and students of all ages figure skated in our annual Ice Show.

YOUTH & TEEN MEMBERSHIPS

39 youth assisted $4,821 provided

OUTCOME: Teens worked out, played basketball, and swam, and children read books, climbed the rockwall, and made

new friends.

SENIOR MEMBERSHIPS

31 people assisted $8,478 provided

OUTCOME: Seniors engaged in social activities with one another, took computer classes, got their taxes done for free, gardened with toddlers, did yoga and developed new friendships

FAMILY MEMBERSHIP

108 families (260 individuals assisted) $60,190 provided

OUTCOME: Moms and babies learned sign language together, dads and kids practiced Tai Kwon Do, and families raced

up the rock wall.

ADULT MEMBERSHIPS 110 people assisted $35,513 provided

OUTCOME: Adults were able to make exercise fun with Zumba and Spin, some lost more than 10 pounds and some became dedicated volunteers. Adults with physical disabilities and injuries were able to get exercise in our therapy pool.

ARTS & EDUCATION

75 youth assisted $5,375 provided

OUTCOME: Children interested in acting got a role in the Kroc Kids Junior Theatre Company’s production of the Little Mermaid. Others learned to play the piano or guitar, or had their artistic talent nurtured in fine arts class.

ATHLETICS 49 youth assisted $1,523 provided

OUTCOME: Parent’s witnessed their child make the winning basket for the Kroc Center Saints Basketball team--but more importantly watched their humble reaction, which demonstrated a true understanding of sportsmanship.

DAY CAMP

215 youth assisted (933 weeks of camp) $137,237 provided

OUTCOME: Children spent the summer meeting new friends, swimming, playing sports, doing art projects, learning to skateboard and ice skate, and engaging in character building curriculum. Day Camp scholarships provide a lifetime of fond memories.

YOUTH SWIM LESSONS

250 youth assisted $15,000 provided

OUTCOME: Children jumped into the pool for the first time, went under water, and learned basic life-saving water safety skills, while having fun in a safe environment.

Total annual scholarship support is made possible by the Heroes campaign and an additional $120,000 provided by private funders

SCHOLARSHIPS PROVIDE LIFE CHANGING OPPORTUNITIES

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“When I found out we got a Day Camp scholarship, I knew my son’s life would be changed. I knew his future was in much better shape.”

-Day Camp Scholarship Recipient’s Mother

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE

The scholarship fund has made a true difference for single mother Ellen

and her 8-year-old son Andrew who suffers from ADHD and has trouble

making friends.

Ellen’s financial struggles have made it difficult to provide basic needs

for her son, and paying for social activities was simply not an option.

A couple of years ago Ellen started to worry about Andrew’s future, as

he had no one to play with and became isolated. “I was scared because I

knew that Andrew needed something new in his life,” said Ellen. “I didn’t

think I could get him involved in anything with the little money we have.”

Ellen soon learned about The Salvation Army Kroc Center and its

scholarship program through a family friend, and she signed up right

away. She was accepted and signed Andrew up for several programs at

the Kroc Center.

Since then, Ellen has noticed a positive change in Andrew’s attitude –

especially when she is picking him up from The Kroc Center.

“Andrew is improving his physical health, and I think it’s helping him

channel his energy so he is less angry and more relaxed.”

“Andrew has become part of a community at the Kroc Center,” said

Ellen. “It’s helped him so much.”

“Andrew has become part of a community at the Kroc Center ... It’s helped him so much.” -Kroc Center Scholarship recipient’s mother

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NAME, BUSINESS OR ORGANIZATION KROC CENTER MEMBER? O YES O NO

CONTACT NAME (IF BUSINESS OR ORGANIZATION)

MAILING ADDRESS

CITY STATE ZIP

PHONE NUMBER EMAIL

You can be a true Hero

MAKE A PLEDGE TODAY

KROC CENTER PROGRAM & SCHOLARSHIP FUND PLEDGE AMOUNT:

O $25

O $50

O $100

O $250

O $500

O $1,000

O $2,500

O OTHER:$________

I WILL FULFILL MY GIFT AS FOLLOWS:

O CASH ENCLOSED $__________________________

O CHECK (MADE PAYABLE TO THE SALVATION ARMY KROC CENTER SCHOLARSHIP FUND)

O MONTHLY PAYMENT (12 PAYMENTS)

O I AUTHORIZE THE SALVATION ARMY KROC CENTER TO

ONE TIME CHARGE THE CREDIT CARD INDICATED BELOW

O VISA O MASTERCARD O AMEX O DISCOVER

NAME ON THE CARD:

CARD #: EXP DATE:

SIGNATURE (REQUIRED) DATE

O BUSINESS

O INDIVIDUAL

HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT HEROES? o Volunteer (name)_______________

o Staff(name)____________________

o Mail

o Other_________________________

Please note charges will appear on your credit card statements as The Salvation Army-Long Beach. While our credit and debit transactions are processed through our Long Beach Headquarters, rest assured your money stays right here at the Kroc Center in San Diego.

The Salvation Army Kroc Center

6845 University Ave, San Diego, Ca 92115

WWW.KROCCENTER.ORG

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HEROES CONTACT

619.269.1547 or 619.269.1411

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Calling all Heroes

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