Taylor Grace, age 17, received the Governor’s Points of Light Award from Governor and Mrs. Heineman at the state capitol in Lincoln, Nebraska on February 16, 2011. The Points of Light Award honors volunteers who give their time, talent and energy to help Nebraskans build stronger communities.Taylor, a junior at Platteview High School in Springfield, Nebraska has volunteered over 200 hours on projects at the Omaha Lied Renaissance Center. She worked on The Lied Renaissance Center campus beautification project and, with her mother Judy, established a vegetable garden on-site. Taylor displayed a knowledgeable use of project management skills which helped her organize the volunteers for clean-up of the campus along with planting the vegetable garden. Her efforts brought together over 100 volunteers to work on the projects -- from weeding small

sidewalk garden patches, to a massive spring cleaning of the Stepping Stones Child Development Center’s playground. Taylor kept an ongoing schedule for watering and weeding and enlisted volunteers to help with both throughout the summer. The large garden plot was so productive they were able to provide fresh vegetables to over 100 families. People coming to our food pantry for assistance were pleasantly surprised they could get fresh vegetables grown on The Salvation Army campus. Taylor’s efforts in creating this very large garden yielded a wonderful harvest of vegetables and a garden that will produce fresh vegetables for years to come. In addition to her volunteer management skills, Taylor solicited donations from the community thereby keeping the project’s annual budget under $50. The fresh produce from the garden is available to those utilizing The Salvation Army food pantry and residents of the Durham Booth Manor. The low-income seniors living in Booth Manor can walk out to the vegetable beds and pick fresh produce daily. Taylor has continued to work on the beautification project and yearly planting of the vegetable garden. Along with reaching out for donations, she has already begun work on the upcoming spring planting.Congratulations Taylor, you deserve it!

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The Haitian ExperienceFebruary 8-18, 2011By: Major Abe Tamayo - Hastings, Nebraska Corps OfficerWhat started as a mission trip to Haiti, a nation still reeling in the havoc of disaster and chaos, transformed into a mission journey to my own heart. I am convinced that I left Haiti with much more than I was able to leave with its good people.Our team of eight men assembled together on the eve of February 8th. Most of us were unknown to each other, but we quickly bonded through the ideals of the mission and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. Eight strangers departed from Chicago, Illinois to Port Au Prince, enduring an arduous 73 mile van ride to Jacmel which took three and one-half hours through the mountains of Haiti. Over the course of the next eight days, the team worked diligently to build four new houses and to rebuild the corps community center. These projects were the equivalent of 10 homes. We removed canvas walls and restructured the frame work and built plywood walls, doors, and windows in their place. The real mission, however, had little to do with construction. It was about demonstrating compassion towards people who had nothing, and then were further devastated by an earthquake and cholera outbreak. Our mission, as always, was people. People such as an elderly woman, whom we affectionately nicknamed Grandma, lived directly across the street from The Salvation Army Corps Community Center in a framed structure covered in poly tarps, with no windows, doors, or security. In place now is a new home, new furnishings and, most of all, a locking door and windows. We created a home which is safe and just what ‘Grandma’ needed most.The second home, a 10’ x 20’, was to house two separate families, each related to the other but distinct from each other. At their request, a solid plywood wall was built in the center with a separate entrance provided, in essence a duplex which provided private dwellings for each family. While each side is only 10’ by 10’, the new homeowner danced across the threshold expressing her joy in smiles and tears.The accounts of the elderly, families, children and an entire culture touched by this mission trip

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Taylor Grace (center) pictured with Governor and Mrs. Heineman while receiving the Points of Light Award.

Major Abe Tamayo shares a snack with a young Haitian girl.

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from The commanderDear Friend of The Salvation Army:These lyrics from a gospel song are very inspiring: “We were meant to shine. Not just survive.”Every day at The Salvation Army, we transform lives so that people can shine, not just survive. We transformed Christine’s life. Addicted to crack cocaine and involved in prostitution, she learned about our Wellspring

program, one of 22 Salvation Army programs offered in the Omaha area, while in jail. Christine is now drug-free and happily married. She is shining -- not just surviving.We transformed the life of an elderly immigrant from the Congo, who was fearful and friendless. Warmly welcomed when she moved into our Durham Booth Manor senior home, she took classes and made friends. Her smile is shining again.After giving birth to Cody while in our 37th Street housing program, Melissa became a victim of drug abuse and mental illness. She lost her job, home and her son. But we didn’t give up on her. She returned to the program, received treatment and -- the best news -- Cody and his mother are together again.Every day, we touch the lives of people in this community. For example, last year we served more than 75,000 hot meals. Our energy assistance programs warmed nearly 2,000 homes. We are working day and night so that our neighbors shine, not just survive. If you also believe that “Every Life is Meant to Shine,” visit our website givesalvationarmy.org. Your partner in serving others,

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overwhelm the imagination, with each expressing their gratitude in sincerity and deep affection. The new Corps Community Center now has walls, doors and windows. It’s complete with electric lights and fans and allows for worship, schooling and other community gatherings. Most appropriately, a rugged, 2’ x 4’ cross was mounted on the platform wall reminding everyone of our mission and our motivation -- the love of God.Most impressive to see was the indelible spirit of the Haitian people. While living in primitive, difficult conditions, they all had a joy and spirit that remain indescribable. Theirs was a joy and peace that pass conventional understanding. It is often said that America is the richest nation in the world. While certainly the wealthiest country monetarily speaking, we are not the richest by far. Not when compared with a culture that is steeped in family structure, simple in way of living, thankful for each new day, greeting each other and even strange Americans with a warm smile. Another reality that will remain deep within my contrite heart is this: The Salvation Army is to be commended for its grand operations, and services of schools, medical clinics, children’s homes, and community centers each right where they belong. The Army is truly a beacon of hope and light, shining forth Jesus in a land of poverty and spiritual darkness.Having now returned to the land of plenty, I have discovered a gem that has long been mislaid in America -- a genuine sense of gratitude and humility. Indeed, I have come away from Haiti with much more than I could ever leave amongst its good people. For this I am most grateful. I hope to return soon and continue the good work which Christ Jesus has begun through each of us.

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Spreading the love of God by helping to rebuild communitites and families

Major Steve MerrittMajor Christine MerrittCaptain Scott Shelbourn

Captain Jolinda ShelbournMajor Todd Thielke

Major Catherine ThielkeMajor David WomackMajor Marina Womack

Lt. Bradley BurkettLt. Cassandra BurkettLt. Janelle Cleaveland

Lt. Joel JohnsonLt. Etta Johnson

Lt. Bersabe Vera-HernandezMajor Jim BeardsleyMajor Liz Beardsley

Welcome our NeW WesterN DivisioN corps officers

Volunteers are needed for the following positions:

KETV Back-to-School - backpack assembly and distributionFood pantry assistantDisaster Services response teamTelephone Reassurance/Friendly Visitor phone callingBingo assistantChair exercise instructorAdministrative projects - Dora Bingel Senior Center Computer lab instructor - Durham Booth Manor Government commodities distribution - Durham Booth ManorSpring and fall cleaning - Durham Booth ManorGoldenrod dinner - December 2011 Movie day coordinatorValet parking attendantsVan driver - Dora Bingel Senior CenterVolunteer assistant - miscellaneous projectsWii game and movie matinee assistant Wii leaderIf interested in any of the above, please contact the Volunteer

Department at 402-898-6000

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Permanent Supportive Housing ~ The Salvation Army's Home ProgramThe Salvation Army’s HOME Program is the first Permanent Supportive Housing Program in Omaha. Permanent Supportive Housing is a combination of housing and support services intended as a cost-effective way to help people live more stable, productive lives. Permanent Supportive Housing is widely believed to work well for those who face the most complex challenges - individuals and families confronted with homelessness and who also have very low incomes and/or serious, persistent issues that may include substance abuse, addiction or alcoholism, mental illness, HIV/AIDS, or other serious challenges to a successful life. Permanent Supportive Housing is coupled with case management to populations in need of assistance. Permanent Supportive housing is intended to be a sensible and realistic solution that helps people recover and succeed while reducing the overall cost of care. As a widely supported means to address homelessness, supportive housing seeks to address two key problems: • Without housing, there is at best ahighly problematic basis from which to mitigate the factors which lead to homelessness and expensive problems which burden social service systems. • Without supportive services, thetenant is likely to regress for the reasons that led to their loss of housing in the first place.The HOME Program opened in March, 2010. Since achieving capacity, the program has maintained 100% capacity. Currently we serve single men, single women and single-parent families. Our current population has been diagnosed with severe mental health disorders such as: bi-polar, schizophrenia and major depression, substance abuse disorders, physical disabilities and many have co-occurring diagnoses.Our program participants sign leases and live in houses/apartments located in the Omaha community. Program staff has successfully developed positive relationships with local property owners and landlords who are now welcoming our program participants into their units. They know that program staff visit with their tenants weekly and pro-actively address potential problems. Property owners know that the rent will be paid on time and in full every month.The HOME Program offers a flexible array of comprehensive services including mental health and substance abuse management and recovery, vocational and employment training, money management, case management, life skills, household establishment, parenting and advocacy. While in the program, participants are assigned a case manager who will help identify needs, develop and meet goals and create a plan in which the program participant will be able to maintain their housing. Program participants are strongly encouraged to engage in some activity as long as they are able to do so. Possible activities include employment, school, volunteering or a therapeutic program. In our current population, none of the program participants are employed. Some receive benefits from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services in the form of a monthly check (TANF), food stamps, and Medicaid/Medicare or child care assistance. Others receive Social Security income due to their disability. Income is not high, but with the help of the case manager, budgets are created and reviewed regularly, and bills are paid.

Jessica Gilbert, age 22, and her four year old son, Braxton, entered the HOME Program on May 1, 2010. With the assistance of her case manager, Jessica found an apartment close to The Salvation Army. Jessica was referred to the HOME Program by The Salvation Army’s 37th Street Residential Readiness Program where she received case management, graduated from the Readiness classes and completed parenting classes. During her stay, Jessica was not able to find affordable housing. The situation made her depression worse, and she was feeling hopeless. Her case manager referred her to the HOME Program since she met the program’s criteria: Jessica was homeless and dealing with major

depression.At the age of 16, Jessica enrolled in Job Corps in Denison, Iowa. She did not complete the program so she returned to Omaha and lived with her sister. At the age of 18, Jessica was “kicked out” of her sister’s home. Jessica bounced around living with friends and family in Omaha and Illinois. She stayed at a local homeless shelter for five months during the winter and slept on a mat. She stayed at another shelter for four months. The last shelter referred her to 37th Street.Since Jessica has been in the HOME Program, she completed her GED in two months and has started to attend a local

community college pursuing a criminal justice degree. Jessica says that the permanent piece of the program has relieved much of her stress and worrying and given her and her son the stability she has not had since she was 16 years old. She feels that without the program, she and her son would still be homeless, and she would not be pursuing her education. About her case manager, Jessica says, “She’s cool and easy to relate to and very helpful.” Carol, her case manager, helps Jessica budget and problem solve. Even though her income is low, Jessica has learned how to budget to the point where she still has $20 left at the end of the month.Today Jessica’s mental health is stable, and she’s living in an apartment in the community of her choice, going to school, living within her means and has a positive outlook on her future. Jessica says, “The Salvation Army has good programs and has helped me out a lot!”

One of the many families that find a "Home" with The Salvation Army.

The Salvation Army 2011D.J.’s Hero Awards Luncheon

Featured speaker: Apolo Anton Ohno

May 9, 2011 ~ 11:45 a.m.

Qwest Center Omaha

Reservation $85 ~ Table of 10 $850

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Apolo Anton Ohno

Eight-Time Olympic Medalist

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volunteer Teens help The salvation armySome adults may be surprised to learn that according to the US Census Bureau, young people (ages 12-18) typically volunteer at twice the rate of adults. Perhaps an even more surprising fact is that only 5 percent of students become involved with volunteering through a school requirement. Youth who volunteer do so out of selflessness, strongly agreeing with statements such as “I would like to help make the world a better place.” and “It’s important to do things for others.”The Salvation Army leads the way at the local level in helping those most in need in the community. We are an ally to youth who want to be actively involved in volunteer efforts thus maximizing the potential of these young people to become lifelong advocates for a mission instead of being involved in one-time, single-cause projects.Local Omaha youth are engaged in many Salvation Army projects throughout the year. They are involved with activities at the Dora Bingel Senior Center, preparing backpacks for the annual Back-to-School campaign, helping with food drives through partnerships with the Spirit of Nebraska Girl Scouts and students from University of Nebraska at Omaha, collecting toys at Christmas, and organizing events to raise awareness of the need to help others. Young people are taking the lead in many projects and not waiting for adults to lead them forward in action. One example is Allie Baxter, age 16, who chaired the 2010 Red Kettle Run. “I wanted to volunteer for a cause that delivered real results,” said Allie. “The collected food items and money raised from the race helped fill a huge need.” Another example that combined teens working together was the Christmas toy drive. The Spiritual Life Committee from St. Cecilia’s Cathedral, a Salvation Army Omaha neighbor, led by enterprising parish teens, collected more than 300 toys for The Salvation Army’s Toyland.Valentine’s Day was made special by the thoughtfulness of one teenager who decided to hold a game day for the seniors at Durham Booth Manor. Nora Gnabasik, age 17, invited two friends to join her to play Scrabble and various card games with seniors at the Dora Bingel Center. Prizes and refreshments brought smiles to all that participated. The Salvation Army has a commitment to engage young people for today as well as for the future. By providing meaningful and mentored volunteer opportunities, The Salvation Army helps young people develop many skills that they will apply in their educational and vocational careers. Youth who volunteer are less likely to engage in risky behavior, are better students, and feel they are an important part of the community. Young people can build self-esteem by seeing that they can make a difference, that they do have an important voice, and that they can establish themselves as leaders at an early age. Nothing says it better than seeing the faces of our volunteer teens in action!

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Practice Makes PerfectFor the Sudanese teens who participated in the Spring 2010 Manners 101 class which was designed to share lessons in the art of dining, the how-to’s of social chit-chat, and interviewing skills for a first job, there have been plenty of opportunities to practice what they have learned. One particular opportunity came on the evening of February 23rd, when the teens were invited by Opera Omaha to a performance of Don Giovanni at the Orpheum Theater. Opera lovers will tell you that Mozart’s Don Giovanni may be considered the greatest opera ever written. This masterpiece exudes classic style while telling the story of Don Giovanni’s womanizing ways. The story of this bad boy has intrigue, jealousy, murder, revenge, and the ultimate descent into hell. Don Giovanni brought home to the audience that bad boy ways do not pay here or in eternity. The Sudanese teens left the theater satisfied that they had experienced a stimulating and thought provoking opera. Who knows, one of the teens may make opera a career and bring us the next masterpiece!

The next opera excursion is Madame Butterfly, and these teens are eager to go! Thank you Opera Omaha. As we know, practice makes perfect.

Her Final WisHThelma Fleming, a 93-year-old lifelong resident of small town Trenton, Nebraska, had been in failing health for quite some time due to cancer. In December, with the help of Joann Cobb with whom she shared a 70-year friendship, Thelma made the unselfish choice of giving financial gifts to several local community efforts including the Trenton Rescue Squad, the library and local community center.

After helping her community, Thelma turned her attention to helping even more people by supporting an agency that would help the needy, feed the hungry and meet the needs of those less fortunate. So, on December 31, 2010, Thelma fulfilled her final wish by making a $10,000 gift to the one agency she knew could fulfill her wish - The Salvation Army. Sadly, Thelma was never thanked in person for her gift. On January 3, 2011, Thelma passed away.

“Although we are saddened by her death, we are greatly appreciative and honored to fulfill Thelma’s wish," said Diane K. Moore, Planned Giving Associate. “In speaking with her lifelong friend Joann and sister-in-law, Doris Phelps, I learned that Thelma was a very giving person simply by nature. She was known as a friend to everyone in town, making countless crocheted afghans for everyone she knew.”

Thelma is survived by one brother, Keith Phelps and wife Doris of Decatur, Texas; other relatives and a host of friends.

Nora Gnabasik (right) is pictured with a senior from Durham Booth Manor on Valentine’s Day.

Left to Right - Keryang Chul, Chul Makuach, Matt Walters, Got Gatluak, Aldo Grigar, Boumatet Duop, Nyapech Makuach, Ruben

Grigar, Buomkoath Gatluak, Kayla Sebastian, Biola Feremti - Chaperons Kayla and Matt

Thelma crocheting one of her famous afghans, the simplest way she gave back to her community.

Our Wish List• New crayons • New colored pencils • Workbooks and worksheets to improve phonics and math skills

for children ages 6-10• Loose leaf paper• New construction paper• Trumpets and music stands• Boys’ hats and gloves – all sizes• Large plants (live or artificial) for church services• Volunteer refrigerator repair services• Volunteer plumbing services to fix three kitchen sinks• New large print books for adult readers• Cleaning supplies• Bottled water

If you are able to contribute to Our Wish List, please contact Madeline Madden, 402-898-5907

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traNsformatioN HappeNs at GeNe eppley campJorge is a young man about 12 years old. He came to camp through The Salvation Army Kroc Center in south Omaha. He is originally from Venezuela and does not speak English very well. He was sent to the United States by his mother to live with her sister so that he could have a better life.Over the summer he was sent to the Senior Boys Camp. He really didn’t know too many of the other kids from the Kroc Center and knew no one from Iowa or South Dakota. Jorge seemed lost and alone although many of the other boys began to include him so he wouldn’t feel left out.Before Senior Boys Camp officially started, Jorge went fishing with the other boys. It was his first attempt and he ended up with a fish hook stuck in the back of his head. One of the adult leaders from Iowa spoke Spanish and was able to communicate with Jorge. The Senior Boys Camp nurse was on the scene immediately, and the fish hook was quickly removed. Because of the incident, all of the leaders and campers took special care and looked out for Jorge. He was now included in everything, and like fishing, he was experiencing many activities for the first time - experiences like the climbing wall, high ropes course, hiking, and sitting around the camp fire singing songs. By the middle of the week, Jorge had worn out his old shoes, and one of the leaders noticed that he hadn’t brought enough clothes for the week. The leaders pooled their resources, and by the end of the day, Jorge had a new pair of shoes, new socks and new clothes. When the week was over, Jorge was seen giving his new friends high-fives, fist pumps and handshakes. It was evident to all that during the week at camp, Jorge experienced a tremendous change in his demeanor. The quiet shy boy, who barely spoke any English, was now energetic, out-going and very excited! There is no doubt that his time at camp had not only given him the opportunity to explore God’s creation but also to explore who he is as a person.Jorge was found riding piggy back on one of the camp counselors as he was getting ready to leave camp. I asked him if he had fun and, with a smile from ear to ear and a nodding head, he said “Yes!” That is what The Salvation Army Gene Eppley Camp is all about: A fish hook, a skinned knee, band aids, and a transformed life!

Jorge enjoys the climbing wall – one of the many activities The Salvation Army

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Service Extension: Bell Ringing PraisesThe success of our Service Extension bell ringing campaigns can be measured by the size of our donors’ hearts. The economic struggles seem to be driving awareness of a need that can only be met with help from our generous donors. For the past three years we have been fortunate to meet and exceed our goal, raising almost 16 percent more this year than last. With requests for assistance continually on the rise, these funds will help The Salvation Army do the most good. While we personally thank each of our donors, we’d like to send out one big Thank You! Many of our Service Extension units in rural Nebraska, Iowa and South Dakota have been blessed with larger than usual contributions. Ninety percent of all donations received remain in their county of origin to provide assistance with rent, utilities, groceries, medicine, disaster relief and many other requests. Because of the amazing increase in support, our units will be able to reach out to more families and individuals in need of emergency assistance. Thank you for your sincere compassion and continued support.

Big returns from The Salvation Army Service Extension 2010 Kettle Drive.

The SalvaTion army emergency DiSaSTer ServiceS aSkS . . .are you PrePareD For 72 hourS aFTer DiSaSTer STrikeS?

When preparing for the possibility of emergency situations, it is best to think about the basics for survival: fresh water, food, flashlight and extra batteries, first aid kit, clean air (dust masks) and warmth. You should have at least 72 hours worth of these supplies at your home, the place you work and at the home of a relative. You never know where you will be when an emergency happens. • Water: one gallon of water per person for three days (including pets) • Food: enough to last three days (non-perishable) (including pets)• Can opener • Radio: battery-powered or hand cranked • Flashlight: along with extra batteries • First Aid Kit: including prescription medicines• Dust Mask: with filter for contaminated air • Garbage Bags: for personal sanitation – include moist towelettes• Blankets/Pillows: to keep warm and to shield a person from falling debris.For additional items to consider adding to your emergency supply kit, and for more information on, including, having a “Family Emergency Plan”, visit this website: Ready.Gov

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Kroc ceNter K club lauNcHeD Generous donors are investing in the human race by joining the new Salvation Army Kroc Center K Club.The K Club was announced during the January Donor Appreciation Luncheon at the Kroc Center on 27th and Y Streets in Omaha, Nebraska. Following a road race theme, the K Club is a way for donors to further the Kroc Center’s mission by donating 1K ($1,000), 5K ($5,000), 10K ($10,000) or more. At these donation levels, 13 to 133 children will get the chance to experience a safe and healthy learning environment for an entire year.

Philanthropist Joan Kroc, who made The Salvation Army Kroc Center possible, believed that everyone deserves access to excellent recreational and cultural activities. The mission of the Kroc Center is to help families, children and seniors discover their God-given talents through positive life experiences in health and fitness, arts and education, sports and recreation and spiritual enrichment. One recent membership scholarship applicant said, “I would like to start teaching my children that a healthy lifestyle is the best thing they can do for themselves. The Kroc Center is here to help the community, and it is a beautiful place. I want to be a part of that. I need a little help, and I thank you.”At the Donor Appreciation Luncheon, the first anniversary of the opening of the Kroc Center was celebrated by recognizing the generosity of the Omaha community leaders who made the state-of-the-art facility possible. Donors were given an update on accomplishments and milestones. A special treat was hearing from a Kroc Center scholarship recipient. A single mom with a young daughter expressed gratitude for the Kroc Center. “We both struggle with our weight,” said Pat Sandoval. “In fact, before the Kroc Center, our walk was from the television to the kitchen. But thanks to the Kroc Center, we have changed. I feel blessed in being able to guide my daughter to live a healthier lifestyle.”For information on The Salvation Army Kroc Center K Club, please contact Suzanne O’Donnell at 402-898-6052 or via email at Suzanne_O’Donnell@usc.salvationarmy.org. Details on the Kroc Center’s programs, services and events can be found at OmahaKroc.org.

A University of Nebraska Medical Center and Salvation Army Omaha CollaborationUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center’s (UNMC) new services at The Salvation Army Kroc Center in south Omaha, and North Corps Community Center in north Omaha provide health care for under-served populations. Both locations offer services indoors until the new UNMC mobile unit is available for use. The mobile unit will then be parked at the two sites. UNMC staff provides health screening services including cholesterol checks, blood pressure checks, height, weight, and BMI at both locations. Federal funding has been requested to provide salary support for nurse practitioner services one day a week at each location.Presently, health services are provided “at cost” for populations in north and south Omaha. This is an opportunity for UNMC and The Salvation Army to work together to provide low cost and affordable medical services at these locations.Future plans include the use of a mobile unit with a certified family nurse practitioner conducting comprehensive physicals and emergency care of upper respiratory conditions, earaches, etc. There will be two examination rooms in the van along with a wheelchair lift and lab testing capabilities. The mobile unit will also be utilized as a clinical site for undergraduate and master’s level students. With funding, the “at cost” services will benefit many in north and south Omaha.

Lincoln's "Shopper's Choice" Food PantryIn Lincoln, Nebraska the social service staff along with the Corps Officers made the decision to change the food pantry to a “Shoppers Choice” pantry after researching some of the options available.The pantry was moved to a different location in the building with more space to accommodate additional pantry shelves. Previously the pantry provided pre-boxed goods based on family size. This was easier but didn’t give the clients any choice in what food they received. They may have received food their family couldn’t or wouldn’t eat so there was waste. Each family’s preferences, needs and preparation abilities may differ dramatically, so by providing more choices, families can now choose the types of foods they want, and their needs will be better served as a result.The pantry was set up according to the organization and colors of the food pyramid so that each family receives a nutritionally balanced box of food. Selections of food are based on a point system broken down into categories of fruit, vegetables, meat, beans, grains, and dairy. When clients have the ability to fill their own boxes, they’re more likely to choose what they can and will use, complementing groceries they already have at home.“In recent years, Lincoln has experienced an unprecedented influx of new immigrants, many of whom have special food considerations based on culture and religion,” said Dr. Linda Burkle, Divisional Social Services Director. “The Lincoln food pantry has a commitment to be responsive to food preferences as well as to educate food recipients on good nutrition, a well balanced diet and economical meal preparation,” she said.

The change was made last March and families take about 10-15 minutes to shop the pantry. “I am proud of the innovative changes and new opportunities with the Lincoln food pantry,” Burkle said.

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Linda Kay, a volunteer, helps a shopper browse the aisles for a more fitting choice of food items.

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The salvation army Kroc center adds 1,000 new MembersMaybe you were one of the many whose New Year’s resolutions included getting healthier. That was certainly true for the 1,000 plus new people who joined The Salvation Army Kroc Center in January.

Residents in ten zip codes surrounding the Kroc Center received a direct mail offer for special savings if they joined during January and could even try the Kroc Center for seven days for free. The influx of people who became members brought the total number of Kroc Center members to over 3,500.

“With the success of this membership campaign, we have seen significant increases in the usage of our fitness center as well as increased numbers in our classes and activities,” said Major Todd Thielke, senior Kroc Center administrator. “What is particularly exciting is that 75% of the new memberships are “households” which means more families are now enjoying positive, safe, healthy experiences.”

In January, the Kroc Center also held Member Appreciation Week to celebrate the first anniversary of the opening of the facility. Members were offered a different free item each day such as bottled water or apples.

Michele Gabriel is an enthusiastic member of the Kroc Center. She said, “The staff at the Kroc Center are always willing to help and are very good at remembering you and making you feel welcome. The facility is always really clean. But probably the best things about the Kroc Center are its dedication to the community where it’s located and how it plays a huge role in kids’ lives! I can't say enough good things about the center, and I love being part of an organization like this!”

Since the beginning of this year, the Kroc Center has been buzzing with events and new classes such as Celebrate Family Nights, Float and Flicks where people swim and watch a movie, a Superbowl celebration, a Valentine’s Day dinner and several School Nights for area students. Other events included an indoor Triathlon, a Taste & Tour networking event for business people, and an Easter concert and bunny breakfast with an Easter egg hunt. The calendar of events and details of all programs and activities, including summer day camp, can be found at OmahaKroc.org.

Kroc Center Health and Fitness manager, Sandy Andersen, coaches a member on the use of workout equipment in this

state-of-the-art fitness center.

Christmas Basket Telethon in Huron, South DakotaThe Plainsman - Online Posted: Thursday, January 6, 2011 By: Roger Kasa

A record total of $45,670.46 was raised during the Christmas Basket telethon that aired on television and radio last December.Ken Lindblad, who has served as master of ceremonies for 32 years, said this is a record for the 62-year old telethon. He said $36,188 was pledged during four days. By the end of December, the amount had grown by $9,000. The previous record was $39,963 set in 2009. The four-day broadcast aired live on KOKK radio and the Huron Tiger Network.Through these contributions, The Salvation Army was able to supply Christmas food baskets to 182 families in need. Lindblad said this breaks down to 693 people, 399 of which are children. The remaining donations will supply the Army’s food pantry for those in need in 2011.Lindblad was joined by Highmore’s Laura Petersen, high school chorus director, and Frank Palleria, superintendent of the Highmore-Harrold Public Schools in Highmore, South Dakota.Lindblad said Huron area residents have taken ownership of the Christmas Basket program. “It seems like we always raise more than what is pledged during the four days.” That’s because this is a caring community. People look out for one another, and they are very generous,” he added.During Christmas Basket distribution day at the National Guard Armory

on December 22nd, students from Huron High School, James Valley Christian School and the First Presbyterian Church volunteered to help. Students brought the non-perishable food to the Armory and sorted it. “We had more help on distribution day than I’ve ever seen,” Lindblad said, “and that included Huron police, the sheriff’s office and the highway patrol.”Lindblad thanks the hundreds of volunteers who donated their time and talent to the success of the telethon. “A very special thank you goes out to the nearly 800 individuals, families, organizations and businesses who phoned in their pledges during the program and the countless others who helped quietly following the telethon,” said Lindblad.

One of many community orchestras and bands that played Christmas carols at the Christmas Basket Telethon in Huron, South Dakota.

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Corps Connection: Watertown Serving Up Soup & SalvationThis is a story with an incomplete ending. It’s about Lieutenants Tony and Brianne Bowers, corps officers in Watertown, South Dakota, and an exciting opportunity to host a community feeding program. Lt. Bowers and the Watertown Salvation Army advisory board entered into a strategic planning process for the Corps and completed it late spring of 2010. One of the main focus points of the strategic plan was to improve awareness of The Salvation Army. A manifestation of this focus point was the adoption of a local mission statement. The mission statement reads, “The Salvation Army: Igniting hope and life change for the people of Codington County and beyond.” Today, a few months after the ratification of the plan, awareness and understanding of The Salvation Army has boomed. Lt. Bowers now finds himself with a very interesting problem and a very compelling solution. When various community groups, including the Hunger Free Codington County Committee, First United Methodist Church, and the Ministerial Association, came up with the idea to join forces and serve the needy population with a community feeding program, The Salvation Army was selected as the exclusive host site for this massive effort. The challenge is an inadequate corps kitchen and its capacity to serve the vast need in the Watertown community.The solution? These same social service and community groups are funding a $100,000 kitchen renovation project for the corps! Design specifications have only begun, but the vision is well underway. Soon, The Salvation Army in Watertown will realize another goal from its strategic plan; “Develop an integrated program model to address hunger-related issues throughout the community”. This goal goes on to detail how The Salvation Army will meet this challenge through active collaboration with other social services agencies by inviting them to work together to serve the needs of the people of Codington County . . . and beyond!

The Harlan Quilting GroupThe C.G. Therkildsen Activity Center in Harlan, Iowa is always a busy place for the women of the Harlan Quilting Group. It is a place that lets them put their skills to work warming the hearts and bodies of children in Omaha, Nebraska. Members of the group who’ve been quilting together for many years include Karyn Gilpatric, Eleanor Graves, Donna Hansen, Eleanor Hemminger, Lyro Knights, Karen Pope and Jean Steinhoff. The women meet each Monday and Friday morning for fellowship and knitting a wide array of wonderful items, many of which have been donated to the Omaha Salvation Army. Many of the hand-sewn quilts, lap robes, hats, mittens and scarves have been shared with children in the Stepping Stones Child Development Center. Through a recent donation, each child in the program was able to pick out a favorite quilt, a warm knit hat and mittens. The Stepping Stones Child Development Center is one of many programs housed at the Lied Renaissance Center in Omaha. The program serves children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old and school-aged children up to the age of 12 years during school breaks and summer vacation. Many of the children face issues such as homelessness, teen-parents, parents with drug/alcohol abuse problems, and a variety of other challenges. Stepping Stones works to provide a stable, nurturing environment where the children are given opportunities that help them prepare for the upcoming years.The wonderful and generous women of the Harlan Quilting Group take pride in knowing that their hand-sewn items have been donated to support the mission of The Salvation Army. As Jean Steinhoff said, “We are thrilled that somebody appreciates receiving the beautiful quilts and clothing.” In turn, The Salvation Army is thrilled with the support from the Harlan Quilting Group. The Harlan Quilting Group has donated over 350 lap robes to various organizations over the past two years.

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Lieutenant Tony Bowers igniting Hope in Watertown.

So they can share the love and warmth for people in need, the Harlan Quilting Group meets twice a week for fellowship and knitting.

One of the The Salvation Army’s strongest proponents and a visionary advisory board leader passed away on February 26, 2011. The Reverend Duane Gibson, who was the current chair of the Advisory Board of The Salvation Army in Des Moines, Iowa, died after a three-month battle with cancer. He was 71 years old.Reverend Gibson, pastor emeritus of First Baptist Church of Greater Des Moines, joined the Advisory Board in 2008 and became board chair in 2010. Funeral services were held on March 2, 2011 at First Baptist, the church he served for two decades.Better known to most simply as Duane, Reverend Gibson was raised in the projects north of downtown Chicago, Illinois. He often told how his

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mother shopped for her family at the neighborhood Salvation Army Thrift Store. Through the influence of several coaches and teachers, Duane accepted Christ while a high school student. That background was the foundation for his lifelong desire to serve Jesus Christ and help those in need. After earning a Master of Divinity degree at Bethel College and Seminary in 1968 he went on to the Jane Addams School of Social Work where he earned a Master of Social Work a year later.Duane began his career as the director of a Salvation Army children’s home in Detroit and went on to serve as pastor of American Baptist churches in suburban Detroit, Michigan; Toledo, Ohio, and Des Moines.Duane’s last major public appearance before being diagnosed with cancer was at the Des Moines Salvation Army's annual meeting and dinner on November 10, 2010.He is survived by his wife, Carolyn, three children and nine grandchildren.

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JUSt CAN It!The Salvation Army partnered with The University of Nebraska at Omaha, Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity and Alpha Xi Delta Sorority in support of their eighth annual ‘Just Can It’ event at Crossroads Mall, April 4-8. Their challenge was to collect 50,000 non-perishable food items to restock the two Salvation Army food pantries in Omaha. The aim was to raise awareness about homelessness and hunger in the metro area. In order to connect more strongly with the cause, students slept outdoors in cardboard box “homes” at the Crossroads Mall parking lot near 73rd & Dodge Streets. Crossroads Mall, SAM Store, Super Mover Center, No Frills, Tenaska Business Park, Mayflower Moving & Storage, Omaha Fire Department and Channel 94.1 joined forces with the UNO fraternity and sorority to help them reach their goal of 50,000 non-perishable items. “The goal had been raised this year because the need for food had dramatically increased.” said UNO Just Can It student leader, Bill Larsen. Canned meats, fruits, vegetables, cereals, boxed dinners, canned soups and stews and macaroni and cheese were among the most needed items. Major Paul D. Smith, The Salvation Army divisional commander; Mayor Jim Suttle and UNO Chancellor John Christensen joined students and Just Can It partners and representatives from the Omaha Fire Department for the kick-off event on Monday April 4th. Donations of non-perishable food may be dropped off any time at The Salvation Army Lied Renaissance Center, 3612 Cuming Street. Monetary donations can be made online at givesalvationarmy.org or mailed to The Salvation Army, 3612 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131.

UNO student support was abundant at the April 4, 2011 kick-off of the 8th annual Just Can It food drive!

HEaRTland Walk foR WaRmTHIt was a bitterly cold, snowy night in Omaha on Friday, February 25, 2011 when the fourth annual Heartland Walk for Warmth took place in Turner Park at Midtown Crossing. The cold weather didn’t stop the nearly 600 walkers from coming out to show their support. It is rather ironic that on an evening designated to bring awareness to people living without heat, temperatures dropped and the snow began falling.

The event helps reach out to the elderly, those with disabilities and others in financial need to help provide assistance to warm their homes in the cold winter months and cool them during the heat of summer. This year Heartland Walk for Warmth raised approximately $103,000 to support the energy assistance programs managed by The Salvation Army and American Red Cross Heartland Chapter. Volunteers from The Salvation Army, United Way and American

Red Cross unite for a good cause.The Salvation Army staff and volunteers show their support on

the chilly evening.

WiNter NiGHt WatcHJohn Austin - A volunteer’s perspective John Austin has volunteered for Winter Night Watch for several years. He believes Christ commanded his apostles to feed the sheep. Austin trusts that feeding the sheep is the overall message of Winter Night Watch. Winter Night Watch is a mobile feeding program which serves all people in need during the cold winter months. The mobile unit is out five nights a week and has served the east Omaha area for twenty-three years.On recalling this year’s season, Austin said he remembers a small child wearing a t-shirt, shorts, and flip flops in the middle of winter. “I remember feeling very sorry for the child because he was so unprepared for the cold weather,” said Austin. Most recently he recalls a woman holding a small child in need of warm clothing and a man needing a blanket. Winter Night Watch is a program designed to help others. There are no forms that have to be filled

out and no personal questions are asked. The most pressing questions are, “how many meals do you need?” or, “do you need clothing?” The most important question, however, is, “how are you doing?”Thanks to a very generous donation from Omaha’s Dundee Presbyterian Church, a second mobile unit was added to serve the south Omaha community two nights a week. Austin said there are always improvements that could be made to the already successful program. He would like to see the second mobile unit serve south Omaha five nights a week instead of two. By following the word of the Lord, quite a few people are helped to get through tough circumstances. “We are following Christ’s commandment to love our neighbor,” says Austin. “It feels good to serve.”

The Winter Night Watch mobile unit patrols east and south Omaha feeding and clothing those in need. Last season more than 16,400 meals were served to those individuals.

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Neal ChaseMrs. Mary Ellen Chase

Newman FoleyMr. Robert W. Hill

Orlow EidamMrs. Jule Eidam

Paul BernhagenMs. Fern Bernhagen

Paul NortonMs. Phyllis Palmer

Peggy WittlingerLt. Col. F. J. Wittlinger

Phillip & Lucille BurkeMs. Sharon A. Bojanski

Pinky WatermeierMr. D. Lori Foerster

Ray HellerMrs. Ruth Heller

Ray PenceMrs. Janice Pence

Raymond DillardMr. & Mrs. Norvel J. Lucas

Rebecca BorlangMs. Susan Dusky

Rev. Father William J. Ortmann

Mr. Ronald E. Cowan Rich & Jenica Bohlen

Mr. Earl D. Bohlen Richard & Carolyn Caster

Ms. Cheryl Caster Richard Snyder

Mrs. Shirley Snyder Ms. Robyn Engstrom

Robert LaudenbackMr. & Mrs. Beryl Harris

Robert Shramek, Sr.Mr. & Mrs. Larry Josephson

Robert WareMs. Steph A. Eischeid

Roberta KelchMrs. Roberta S. Howard

Rogers Lee Barker IIMs. Carrie Odgaard

Ronald WulffMrs. Viola Wulff

Roy & Velma KralikMs. Linda J. Westergaard

Roy JohnsonMr. Mike Johnson

Roy SmithAnne Thorne Weaver Bridges Investment Counsel Byam & Byam Colonel & Mrs. Ralph B. Holtmann, Ret. Deanie Sullivan Dr. & Mrs. Edgar H. Smith Fran Morris Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce Jo Ann Abboud King Insurance Brokerage Marlyn Shields Mary Lindsay Mary Stark Mr. & Mrs. Clye F. Forney Mr. & Mrs. David A. Rismiller Mr. & Mrs. David L. Kelly Mr. & Mrs. Del Toebben Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Wychulis Mr. & Mrs. Edwin L. Hersey Mr. & Mrs. Eugene L. Shaffer Mr. & Mrs. Frederick N. Backer Mr. & Mrs. Fritz Simpson Mr. & Mrs. George Gunia Mr. & Mrs. James O. Day Mr. & Mrs. James Ryan Mr. & Mrs. John Kraft Mr. & Mrs. Joseph K. Meusey Mr. & Mrs. L. B. Thomas Mr. & Mrs. Lee Roberts Mr. & Mrs. Louis M. Riedmann, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Engler Mr. & Mrs. R. B. Jacobson Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Berry Mr. & Mrs. Robert Krohn Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Hansen Mr. & Mrs. Stephen C. Flansburg Mr. & Mrs. Steve Wild Mr. & Mrs. Talton Anderson

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Tierney Mr. & Mrs. William E. Ramsey Mr. & Mrs. William F. Wade Mr. & Mrs. William L. Mackintosh Mr. Allen Covault Mr. Bruce R. Lauritzen Mr. Donald E. Fitzharris Mr. James M. Quinn Mr. Joe Archer Mr. John C. Ryan Mr. Samuel J. Marchese Mr. Thomas J. Byam Mrs. Barbara J. Coffey Mrs. Carolyn P. Meissner Mrs. Donald H. Korff Mrs. Joan S. Carnaby Mrs. Norma C. Hinchcliff Mrs. Patricia Burford Mrs. Shelly Laing Mrs. Shirley S. Crites Ms. Barbara L. Pate Ms. Barbara Moore Ms. Berniece I. Asplund Ms. Christy Meyer Ms. Jane A. Callahan Ms. Janet M. Nelson Ms. Jo Henely Ms. Nancy Beiteman Ms. Nancy V. Hornstein Ms. Teresa A. Maroon Ms. Therese F. Farris Phillip & Arlis Morrison R. L. Herman Yana Morgan

Ruth Ellen HollanderDonald W. Engdahl

Ruth RanneyMr. & Mrs. Robert Ranney

Sam CooperDavid Rector Dr. & Mrs. Tom A. Kelsay Dr. John F. McLeay Gearl & Maria Moran Mr. & Mrs. Charles F. Maxwell, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. L. B. Thomas Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Sigler Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Hansen Mr. & Mrs. Ruben P. Soto Mrs. Dorothy D. Otis Mrs. Joan S. Carnaby Ms. Anne M. Morrison Ms. Debra S. Kissel Ms. Kathleen O’Konski Ms. Nancy Beckwith Patrick Boylan

Scott WelkerMr. & Mrs. Donald D. Hladky

Selma & Isidore TretiakMr. & Mrs. Jarold L. Kohll

Shawn Eric HeldtMr. & Mrs. Roger W. Heldt

Sheldon CruseMrs. Ruth Mitchell

Shirley CervenyMr. & Mrs. David Kulisek Mr. & Mrs. Gary Jensen Mr. Lloyd A. Todd Mrs. Shirley A. Killian Ms. Anne Brutsche Ms. Evelyn M. Fornoff Ms. Marilyn J. Novak Ms. Sherry E. Smutny

Shirley May DeMossMr. & Mrs. Eldon C. Goff

Stanley BenakMr. & Mrs. Edward J. Zvolanek

Steven SwihartMr. & Mrs. Donald D. Hladky

Susan SchweigerMs. June Schweiger

Ursula HoffmanMr. & Mrs. Mark Burke Mr. & Mrs. W. L. Woodard Mr. & Mrs. Zoltan Kerekes Ms. Hildegard Herzfeldt

Vera RakesBernard & Earlyne Kuhns

Vergil C. WolfMrs. Irene B. Wolf

Vernice M. JohnsonMr. John A. Johnson

Vic & Mildred WunderMr. & Mrs. Mike Leed

Viola CaldwellMr. & Mrs. Harold Cantonwine

Violet SchmidtMr. Gordon Lacy

Virgil & Florence GreensweigMrs. Viola Wulff

Virginia Wilson SharrMrs. R. J. Sharr

Walter & Rella AmdorMs. Edna Daniels

Walter MoeMrs. Clarine Moe

Waltrena OsbornClarice Philpot

Wilbur BurdineMrs. Doris Burdine

William CutlerAmerican National Bank Dr. & Mrs. William S. Singer Mark Zehnder Mr. & Mrs. Brad Konen Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell L. Pirnie Mr. & Mrs. William L. Mackintosh Mr. Kelli A. Nobiling Mrs. Nancy Prauner Mr. Robert F. Schroer

William L.SilkettMs. Ruth G. Kempton

William SwensonMr. Donald D. Johnson

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