AT&T gift keeps Kroc Center childcare going for kids of frontline workers
By Hillary Jackson - For many frontline workers, The Salvation Army’s free childcare program at several of the Western Territory’s Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center facilities is a godsend. Despite the continued need for childcare as COVID-19 stretches on,
Coeur D’Alene Kroc Center launches virtual exercise classes
Although it’s now providing emergency services, the center still supports community fitness. The Coeur d’Alene (Idaho) Kroc Center is committed to helping its community stay fit and healthy during the COVID-19 crisis. First and foremost, however, it has transitioned to an
Kroc Center opens doors for wellness outreach
Sunday-afternoon program fosters health and connections By Hannah Roberts - The Salvation Army Coeur d’Alene (Idaho) Kroc Center launched The Well, a Sunday-afternoon outreach to foster health and connections in the community Jan. 5. The Kroc Center is the city’s largest community center,
Warriors, United give San Francisco Kroc Center new court
The Golden State Warriors, United and Creative Sports Concepts revealed a newly refurbished basketball court at The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in San Francisco Jan. 16. Warriors legend Adonal Foyle was present for the dedication
Salvation Army Kroc Centers provide safe spaces for youth during the summer
The facilities provide ample opportunity for fun, movement and arts education. With school winding down for the summer, parents find themselves scrambling to find a safe space for their kids to continue learning and having fun during the break. Many turn
Suisun City Kroc Tai Chi program helps older adults prevent falls
12-week course brings balance. By Vivian Lopez - Baruch Gould, 75, was in his kitchen and needed to reach something on a high shelf. He climbed on a footstool, but as he reached for the item, one foot began to slip. On
San Francisco Kroc Center helps clean up Tenderloin neighborhood
Salvation Army staff team up with neighbors to make their block safer. By Vivian Lopez - A year ago, crime outside the doors of The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in San Francisco was the norm. But a group
Ready to move
After a tumor left her quadriplegic, determination and a Kroc Center trainer helped this faithful single mother find strength. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Phil. 4:13). Julie Alejado David focuses on this verse to get through each
Kids Fit Go program to begin rollout
West’s Kroc Centers are getting a jump start on the initiative. By Hillary Jackson - When Fitness Coordinator Dwight Pete tells kids at the Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Phoenix South Mountain to “build a plate,” he isn’t talking about
Salem Kroc Center serves as distribution site during water crisis
Salvation Army opens gates to vulnerable populations in North East Salem. By Hillary Jackson - When Salem (Oregon) city officials announced its water was not safe for vulnerable populations to drink, people panicked. “All the stores emptied with bottles of water immediately. My
Raising the barre in San Francisco
Partnership yields new dance program at Salvation Army Kroc Center By Vivian Lopez - Known for its light, graceful, fluid movements and dynamic pointe work, ballet has become one of the most storied dance traditions, dating back to Renaissance Italy. But
Kroc Center assists San Francisco Mayor at City Hall table tennis event
Salvation Army involvement grows from relationship with USA Table Tennis In early October, The Salvation Army San Francisco Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center assisted Mayor Ed Lee with a table tennis event at City Hall. Staff members had the