ASHLAND, OHIO
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
COEUR D'ALENE, IDAHO
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
KAPOLEI, HAWAII
KERRVILLE, TEXAS
OMAHA, NEBRASKA
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
QUINCY, ILLINOIS
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN
GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
HAMPTON ROADS, VIRGINIA
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
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Joan Kroc, wife of McDonald's founder Ray Kroc, began a legacy of hope when she entrusted The Salvation Army with $1.5 billion to build community centers all across the country. She dreamed of a network of "Kroc Centers", each providing opportunities in arts, education, and athletics for children, adults, and families in underserved communities.
These centers remove the financial, geographic, and social barriers typically standing in the way of people realizing their full potential. Additionally, Mrs. Kroc envisioned these Centers as bastions of peace, social justice, and service to others.
CREATED AS A RESPONSE TO EACH COMMUNITY'S NEEDS
Every Kroc Center offers classes, services and amenities that are unique to each individual community's needs.
CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL
Scholarships & reduced price memberships make it possible for everyone to attend life enriching classes and opportunities.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
& WORSHIP
A Church and is a key component of each Center, providing a place for guests to worship and to spread the love of Jesus Christ.
MENTORSHIP & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
The future of our communities depends on the success of our youth. Youth development is a key component of Kroc Center programming, and includes youth group, day camp, scouting programs, and more.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
As an extension of The Salvation Army, Kroc Centers provide services to their local communities including food distribution, emergency services, counseling and more. Services vary depending on each community's needs.
MINISTRY
It is the mission of The Salvation Army to preach the word of Jesus Christ. All Kroc Centers include a place of Worship where weekly church services are held. Our pastors, Officers in The Salvation Army, are available for prayer, counseling and more.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
A key focus of every Kroc Center is to provide access to health & wellness services. This is available through wellness coaches, state of the art cardio and weight equipment, aquatics facilities for low impact exercise, and more.
FINE ARTS, MUSIC & THEATRE
Musical education is a proud tradition of The Salvation Army. Youth and adults can learn how to play an instrument, be in the choir or Worship band, and more. Youth and adult theater also take place at many Centers.
A PLACE FOR EVERYONE
The Kroc Centers were developed to be a place for everyone, regardless of income or social status. Every Kroc Center has a communal space where community members from every walk of life can visit with friends and meet new people.
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The Salvation Army Kroc Center in San Diego's Heroes Program & Scholarship Fund has truly made a difference for single parent Eugene and his eight-year-old son, Marques.
Holly never dreamed that her son Justin would be able to play basketball, rock climb, or experience being a real kid by moving independently in his wheel chair. Thanks to Fitness Coach Kevin and specialized Kroc Center fitness equipment at The Kroc Center in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Justin is stronger, more confident in himself and an inspiration to others.
Augusta Kroc Center member Kiawannia's life has changed for the better after become a Kroc member. Her new journey to health and weight loss has improved her quality of life.
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