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Serving Rochester since 1884
Fall 2014
“...You Can Make a Change in Someone’s Life”
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News and Notes
In July, we sadly bid farewell to Envoys Jon and Madeline Soza, pastors of our Liberty Pole Way Corps, who now manage the Ithaca Corps.
We welcome Envoy Andrew Ferreira who previously served in Massachusetts, Maine, and Rhode Island. Envoy Andrew’s personal philosophy is to accept and serve people unconditionally, as Christ would. Good luck to all the of icers in their new roles! Congratulations to Daisy Rivera Algarin, who is celebrating her 10th anniversary as a Salvation Army Advisory Board member, on receiving the 28th Annual “W” Award from the Rochester Women’s Network. The “W” Daisy Rivera Algarin Award recognizes a local woman who goes above and beyond to help other women succeed in their professional and personal lives. As founder of Latinas Unidas, the only Hispanic women’s networking organization in the city, Daisy has inspired many women to exceed expectations and achieve their goals.
For info on stock transfers, please contact John Gleason at 888‐434‐1391
Photo courtesy of Rochester Women’s Network
Have questions? Comments? Let us know! Call us at (585) 987‐9500
Lynn Mulvey, Director of Development Dave Baker, Community Relations Coordinator Donna Payton, Development Associate Tracy Dalykas, Volunteer Coordinator
ext. 2319 ext. 2320 ext. 2318 ext. 2312
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Christiana DiNardo is committed to What do you like best about volunteering? our mission of “Doing The Most My favorite thing about volunteering is the people that I Good.” A long time volunteer and have met. The Salvation Army of icers, employees and former Miss New York Junior Teen volunteers are so kind and compassionate. Getting to America who went on to capture the speak to the people whose lives you are impacting about national title of Miss Junior Teen the struggles that they go through, knowing that you are America 2012, Christiana took a helping The Salvation Army make a difference in their moment to share why giving back is lives, is just the best feeling. so important to her family. What would you tell those interested Delivering pies for Thanksgiving in volunteering? I would de initely tell them to start volunteering right Why do you volunteer? away, because they will not regret it. Volunteering has Volunteering is our passion; We love giving back to the touched my family’s life in so many ways and was one of community and the feeling that we have made a in luence the best decisions we have made. Volunteer for the in someone’s life. We believe that one person can truly Salvation Army, you can make a change in someone’s life. make a difference. The Salvation Army is nearest and dearest to my heart and I am so grateful to have started volunteering for such a wonderful and empowering Call Tracy at 987‐9500 x2312 or organization. The Salvation Army truly offers diverse
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Project Bundle Up Gears Up
What is it? Project Bundle Up is a program providing coats for children in need, ages 6‐12.
How does the program work? Registered children are bussed from The Salvation Army’s Worship and Service Centers to the three area JC Penney stores to shop one‐on‐one with a volunteer.
How can you help? Volunteer to shop with a child on October 25 or make a gift supporting Project Bundle Up.
Call Donna at 585‐987‐9500 x2318 to make credit card donations or your donation can be sent to: The Salvation Army’s Project Bundle Up 70 Liberty Pole Way Rochester, New York 14604
SAVE THE DATE For Volunteer Opportunities
Project Bundle Up—Sat. Oct. 25 Community Thanksgiving—Sun. Nov. 23 Christmas Food Bag Packing—Fri. Dec. 5 Toy Shop Set Up—Fri. Dec. 12 & Sat. Dec. 13 Christmas Distribution—Wed. Dec. 17—Fri. Dec. 19 Bell Ringing for the Red Kettle Campaign—November and December “…there is no reward equal to that of doing the most good to the most people in the most need.” — Evangeline Booth
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Doing the Most Good is Par for the Course
The Salvation Army On July 14, The 19th Annual Golf Tournament Disaster Relief Fore! Kids returned to Locust Hill Country Club Services In Action Here in Western New York, without forest ires or tornadoes, we may not think about natural disasters in the same destructive terms as our neighbors to the west. Our residents,however, can be left without knowing where to turn just the same… Earlier this year, The Salvation Army was called to action when looding impacted the Penn Yan community.
where our sponsors, advertisers, and golfers helped us raise over $74,000 to help support our many programs for youth.
The Salvation Army’s programs for youth in Rochester include Long Point Camp, an overnight camp near Seneca Lake; the Kids Adventure program, offering summer fun, ield trips and a A Golfer lines up his shot on the 18th fairway chance to help grow food in a community garden; Project Bundle Up, an organized shopping trip where children in need select a new winter coat; and the Toy Shop, a program that provides holiday gifts so no child needs to wake up on Christmas morning without a present to open.
The 2014 First Place Men’s Team & Major
Beyond that, The Salvation Army provides for children everyday through the Genesis House Homeless and Runaway Youth Shelter and through our Emergency and Family Services program that gives food to families unable to keep the cupboards full. Thank you to all who made the tournament possible!
To sponsor or play in the 2015 Golf Tournament Fore! Kids, call Dave at 987‐9500 x2320. Volunteers prepare sandwiches in the aftermath of looding
You Gave to Me & Now I Give Back to Others Jeremiah Jordan‐Ferguson is a student at RIT and a great example of why supporting The Salvation Army of Greater Rochester’s programs for youth are so important. He started attending The Salvation Army Church almost a decade ago and has been participating in programs for youth since he joined the teen group when he was only twelve. Through that group, Jeremiah made friends and did service projects, like painting kettles. “I enjoyed it,” says Jeremiah, “and my mom knew I was in a safe, protected environment.”
Jeremiah tells his story
Jeremiah attended Salvation Army overnight camps, irst, as a camper, and later as a counselor. Now he volunteers with the Kids Adventure Program at Northwest. “I want to give kids the same experience that I had,” says Jeremiah, “learning and having fun in a safe place, with caring counselors and of icers to guide them.”
“I liked how The Salvation Army accepts everyone, no matter what their background or circumstance,” he explains. Thanks to Jeremiah and those like him, these programs continue to be meaningful to the kids who are involved today.
On behalf of Jeremiah, his fellow counselors and all of the kids who bene it from Salvation Army Programs – we thank you for your support!
Contact Lynn at 987-9500 x2319 to learn how you can support programs for youth! WBEE’s Steve Hausmann announces the winners
Donate Goods
During the clean‐up, Did you know that proceeds from The Salvation Army’s Family Stores Salvation Army of icers provide the sole support for our Adult Rehabilitation Centers? and volunteers served over 3,100 meals , Your tax‐deductible contributions of gently used clothing, furniture, appliances, toys and household items do so much more than meets the eye. distributed over 400 clean‐up kits and Part of the largest resident rehabilitation program in the United States, provided almost 6,000 The Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Center in Rochester accommodates bottles of water to those up to 85 men and 18 women. The physical and spiritual care that program affected and those that participants receive prepares them to re-enter society and return to gainful came together to help employment. Many of those who have been rehabilitated are reunited with their restore their community. families and resume a normal life. Each program participant is provided with a clean and healthy living environment, good food, work therapy, leisure time activities, group and individual counseling, spiritual direction, and resources to develop life skills and a personal relationship with God as provided by Jesus Christ. Please donate your gently used, functional furniture, appliances, automobiles, clothing, household items and other goods and help program participants learn to love and forgive themselves, leaving the Street of Despair for the Road to Recovery. Rochester’s Major Domingo Urban was on‐hand to offer not only food and water but spiritual comfort as well!
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Children attend the garden at the Kids Adventure Program at Northwest
A Christmas Angel in July
As a local business owner and a Salvation Army Advisory Board Member, Tom DeMott, is no stranger to hearing about the needs of others in our community. Instead of sitting back and watching as others helped those in need, Tom chose to give back this summer in a big way. Deciding that no one should go without the simple pleasures so many of us take for granted, he contacted Lynn Mulvey, Director of Development and Christina Barnwell, Hope House Program Manager about putting together a picnic for the women of Hope House and their children. The Salvation Army Program Managers were recruited and happy to pitch in. Serving as this year's “Christmas in July elves,” in addition to Christina, were Nate Gutschow from Genesis House and Lamonze Hunter from Booth Haven. Tom wasn’t only going to provide the hot dogs and burgers either; he joined in the celebration with the staff and residents of the shelter. He also brought a Christian magician to entertain the children of the shelter’s residents and invited the participants in the Kids Adventure Program, our eight‐week summer children’s program, to share in the fun. In addition, Tom is working with Zaretsky Associates, a national-award winning landscape design-build firm, on a plan to beautify the Hope House grounds. Thank you, Tom, for having such a big heart for our ladies!
Tom’s elves take a break for a photo
SHARE YOUR STORY Do you have a story like Tom and Jeremiah?
We want to hear about your experiences volunteering for The Salvation Army of Greater Rochester and why you think it is important to assist us in making a difference in the lives of others. Call 1‐800‐SA‐TRUCK (1‐800‐728‐7825) to discuss a free pick up of your clothing, furniture or household items or to ind out the nearest drop off location go to www.SATruck.org Send stories and pictures to
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