Salvation Army In Rockwood needs donations
On 194th and SE Stark in Rockwood stands a new beautiful building bringing another source of hope to the Rockwood Community. The Salvation Army's Phase I is now complete, but the work has just begun. In order to bring full services to our youth and our families, Phase II and III must be completed. Phase II will bring a warehouse and social services space to provide spiritual and physical needs for local families. Phase III will bring a gymnasium to support the positive activities for our youth. The Salvation Army's motto . . . "Improving Our Community One Life at a Time."
And why is this project so important to Rockwood? If you go to any meeting where people brainstorm on what it will take to bring longterm improvements to this community, you will always find Positive Actvities for Youth within the top three. Young, lower income children and teens in this area need productive activity, and the Salvation Army offers it.
I had the honor of attending a benefit concert hosted by Drake and Lynn Snodgrass, featuring Michael Allen Harrison in the Phase I building two nights ago. Through the program we had the opportunity to hear from some of the local youth that have been served. We heard these youth demonstrate their skills as polished speakers, and we heard these youth in the beautiful music they can now perform. Thanks to the Salvation Army for putting music in their hands and confidence in their hearts. Thanks for community supporters like the Snodgrass' and Mr. Harrison who have donated their time and efforts.
Many grand plans that are slated for Rockwood tend to fall through the cracks and don't materialize. Thank God that the Salvation Army is phasing in a story of hope and success here. Every penny that goes toward building the final phases of this project benefits the kids and the community.
Salvation Army has a website link, and when you donate you can note where you would like the money directed. Please consider giving, and requesting this money to go to building our Rockwood site. Click on the heading above, and it will link you to the site: www.tsacascade.org
And why is this project so important to Rockwood? If you go to any meeting where people brainstorm on what it will take to bring longterm improvements to this community, you will always find Positive Actvities for Youth within the top three. Young, lower income children and teens in this area need productive activity, and the Salvation Army offers it.
I had the honor of attending a benefit concert hosted by Drake and Lynn Snodgrass, featuring Michael Allen Harrison in the Phase I building two nights ago. Through the program we had the opportunity to hear from some of the local youth that have been served. We heard these youth demonstrate their skills as polished speakers, and we heard these youth in the beautiful music they can now perform. Thanks to the Salvation Army for putting music in their hands and confidence in their hearts. Thanks for community supporters like the Snodgrass' and Mr. Harrison who have donated their time and efforts.
Many grand plans that are slated for Rockwood tend to fall through the cracks and don't materialize. Thank God that the Salvation Army is phasing in a story of hope and success here. Every penny that goes toward building the final phases of this project benefits the kids and the community.
Salvation Army has a website link, and when you donate you can note where you would like the money directed. Please consider giving, and requesting this money to go to building our Rockwood site. Click on the heading above, and it will link you to the site: www.tsacascade.org
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