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Quincy
Salvation Army
Ray &
Joan Kroc Corps Community Center
Update
06/04/09
RECENT UPDATES
The Quincy Salvation
Army is preparing to announce the groundbreaking
date and the start of construction for the new Ray &
Joan Kroc Corps Community Center. Building
design changes are being finalized and are under
review by the architectural team. Approval of
finished building design is still required at both
the St. Louis and Chicago Salvation Army
headquarters.
Recent approval was
given to begin the site work and digging is set to
begin the week of June 8th. The site work will
last two to three months and construction of the
building will begin shortly thereafter.
The Kroc steering
committee and sub-committees are hard at work behind
the scenes to further define programs, complete
operational budgets, prepare staffing needs and lay
out the plans for ground breaking and opening day
ceremonies.
Property is being leased nearby for ongoing
Salvation Army operations for the Corps and
Emergency Shelter. Plans are to remain there until
the new Salvation Army Kroc Center construction is completed.
Since the construction
of The Salvation Army Kroc Center required the old Emergency
Shelter to be demolished, property was purchased
across the street at 5th & Broadway. The
former Inman building will become the new Emergency
Shelter & Family Services building when renovations
are complete. Architectural drawings will soon
be submitted for approval to move forward. The
cost for the new shelter building is $2.5 million,
none of which can come from the Kroc grant.
Naming rights for the new Emergency Shelter are
being offered at this time for qualified donations.
Stay tuned for continuing developments regarding the
new Quincy Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center!
RECAP
It
all began in August of 2004 when the Quincy
Salvation Army heard of the opportunity to apply for
money from the Ray & Joan Kroc estate to build a
Kroc Center. A short time later a small group
of staff and board members stepped forward and
worked late nights in order to submit Quincy's
Letter of Intent (LOI) in September 2004. Many
months later in November 2006 a press
conference was held to announce that $40 Million had
been awarded to The Salvation Army in Quincy to build and endow a new
Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center!
Half of the money could be used for construction and
half the money must be put into an endowment fund to
help sustain the Center for years to come.
The
new Salvation Army Kroc Center will be built using the entire block
between 4th & 5th streets and Broadway and Vermont
streets. Before any construction can begin,
the Quincy Salvation Army is required to match half
of the endowment award, or $10 million, most of
which has already been raised. Also,
the Emergency Shelter had to be relocated to a
new site located nearby. All existing facilities will be
demolished in order to provide enough space for the
new center.
Salvation Army officials were quick to point out
that none of the Kroc award can be used for existing
services, including rent assistance, food, clothing
and shelter. The Salvation Army still needs
the help of the community to provide for needy
families during the Christmas season and throughout
the year.
The Kroc estate trust
document states that the facility must be of high
quality and built with excellence in mind. It must also be a
structure that glorifies God and can be used by the
entire community.
Everyone is excited about the impact the
center will have on this area. The
Salvation Army appreciates all the time and effort
that volunteers have given into helping define the
programs that will become part of Quincy's new
Salvation Army Kroc Center.
Much work is still to be done. Please keep us all in prayer and continue to watch for
more updates!
Frequently Asked
Questions about The Salvation Army...
What
time are
church services on Sunday?
Morning
Worship begins at 10:00 a.m., followed by small
groups at 11:15 a.m.
Does The Salvation Army have a weekly
bible study?
A weekly bible study is held every Tuesday morning at
11:15 a.m. and is open to anyone interested in
attending.
When are
youth activities?
Youth activities take place every Wednesday night
early September to mid-May. Kidz Klub is an after school program that meets at
4:30 p.m. and includes open gym, tutoring and snack
time. Sunbeams and Adventure Corps (for boys and
girls in grades
1-5) is from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Girl Guards and
Just
Guys (for young men and women in grades 6-12) meet
from 6:15-7:30 p.m.
Are there
programs available for
adults?
The Salvation Army Women's Ministries is a womens
fellowship for ages 16 and over that meets every
Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m.
Does The Salvation Army have a
shelter for
the homeless?
The Quincy Salvation Army has an emergency shelter,
which is located at 18th & Seminary Roads in Quincy
University's North Campus and is open 24
hours a day to serve families and single men and
women.
Does The Salvation Army serve
free meals?
While the Kroc Center and new Emergency Shelter are
being constructed, our community meals program is
currently serving free meals in St. Johns Church
located at 7th & Hampshire.
Where is The Salvation Army
office and
church located?
The Quincy Salvation Army's current location is 732
Hampshire St., which is on the corner of 7th and
Hampshire.
Where can
clothing and
household
items be
donated?
These items can be dropped off at the Thrift Store at 812
Maine St. - Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. -
5:00 p.m.
Does The Salvation Army assist people with
food, rent
and utilities?
The Salvation Army provides assistance with food,
rent, utilities and more to individuals and families
who are in need. An application must be filled out
to determine the needs and if they qualify under the
income guidelines.
Where do
you go to apply for food, rent and utility
assistance?
Those requesting assistance can go to The Salvation
Army Family Service Office located at 732 Hampshire St.
in Quincy. This office is open from 9:00 a.m. -
4:00
p.m. Monday through Friday.
How do I make a
financial
donation to The Salvation Army?
Donations can either be dropped off or mailed to The
Salvation Army at 732 Hampshire St., Quincy, IL 62301. For further information on planned gifts, gift
annuities, or gifts of stock, contact the Director
of Development at (217) 222-2087.
Are there
summer camp programs available?
Summer camps are available for youth and adults
during the months of June through August. A Summer
Day Camp Program is available for children ages 5-10
during the months of June and July. Contact The
Salvation Army for more information and applications
at (217) 222-2087.
How can I
volunteer?
To volunteer to assist The Salvation Army with the
many programs and services provided to the
community, contact The Salvation Army at (217)
222-2087.
Does The Salvation Army offer
help to
families in need during the
holidays?
During the Christmas season, The Salvation Army
programs include Toy Town, Angel Tree, Christmas
Baskets and Holiday Meals served on Thanksgiving and
Christmas Days.
During Easter, the Dress-an Angel Program provides a
complete outfit of clothing for children ages infant
through 12 years.
Did you know that . .
.
William Booth was the founder and first General of
The Salvation Army?
The Salvation Army is an International
Organization providing programs and services in more
than 100 countries around the world?
International Headquarters of The Salvation Army
is located in London, England?
During World War II, The Salvation Army operated
3,000 service units for the armed forces and led in
the formation of the USO?
The Salvation Army is a church as well as a social
services agency?
The Salvation Army was officially established in
Quincy, Illinois on January 21, 1893?
The Salvation Armys first home in Quincy was
located at 213 N. Fourth St. and that the Army was
later located at 313 Hampshire, which is now WGEMs
Studio H?
On April 19, 1953, The Salvation Army dedicated
its new headquarters at Fifth and Broadway. The building took six months to build
and contained a chapel, dining room, offices and a
kitchen. The Salvation Army recently moved to
732 Hampshire in order for the Kroc Center to be
built at the Fifth & Broadway site. |