Less energy, more ministry
New solar power project launches this month at The Salvation Army’s oldest Kroc Center. By Alma Bahman - The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Kroc Center in San Diego, California, is nearing completion of a massive solar power renovation
Phoenix Kroc Center awarded $20,000 grant for swim program
Fiesta Bowl Charities awarded The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Phoenix a $20,000 grant to expand its “Safe in the Water” swimming program. According to the Arizona Department of Health Services, drowning is the third most
Phoenix-area children receive free swim lessons
To date, 200 people have participated in Kroc Center’s free swimming assessments By JoAnna Haugen - It may be known for its dry, desert-like conditions, but Arizona is a hot spot for water-related accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control and
Summer music campers showcase skills at the Hawaii Kroc Center
By Brandi Salas - More than 80 young people recently attended summer music camp at The Salvation Army Camp Homelani in Waialua, Hawaii. The final day of camp traditionally ends with a concert for the campers’ parents and friends, giving the
International leaders visit Hawaii
A stop on the way to Commissioning weekend General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox, World President of Women’s Ministries, visited the Hawaii and Pacific Islands Division over Memorial Day weekend on their way to participate in the Western Territory’s
Partnership boosts training for Kroc employees
Initiative could impact all Salvation Army facilities in Southern Territory The Penn State Facilities Engineering Institute (PSFEI) announced this week a partnership with The Salvation Army’s Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Centers, to provide training for facility maintenance technicians, supervisors
Homeschool program’s growth mirrors national trend
The Salvation Army Kroc Center in Biloxi, Miss., gives homeschooled students weekly access to extracurricular activities in a group setting. By Lizeth Beltran - Amid growing concerns over public and private school instruction, homeschooling has quietly become the fastest growing form of education
National Kroc Centers Conference goes back to the start
San Diego host city for community and youth center staff By Glynis Eckert - Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center and Red Shield Youth Center employees from across the country arrived in San Diego Sept. 26-29 for the
Booth UC to launch Kroc Center leader training course
Initial cohort will start training this January. In the latest of a series of moves to broaden its global reach, Booth University College (UC) has partnered with The Salvation Army’s Kroc Centers to launch a leadership development training initiative early next
Healthy lifestyles, healthy families
The Salvation Army aims to prevent and intervene in childhood obesity across the U.S. It’s the middle of the school day, but over 200 third, fourth and fifth graders are in the midst of a Latin-dance inspired fitness session—Zumba—at the Ray
Kroc water polo keeps generations fit
Couer d’Alene club combines fun and exercise for youth and seniors alike. By Sue Schumann | Photos by Ashley Chaffin - The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Couer d’Alene, Idaho, launched a water polo club for all age
A prescription for wellness
Kroc Rx program at Coeur d’Alene Kroc Center draws interest from other communities after successful first year. By Mike Patrick - Kroc Rx could be coming to your town. Created one year ago by Dr. Joseph Abate at The Salvation Army Ray and