T H E S A LVAT ION A R MY OF C A R S ON CI T Y & D O U G L A S C O U N T Y BRINGING HOPE AND HEALING TO OUR COMMUNIT Y
Church Services
Youth Programs
Christmas Assistance
Food Pantry
Latchkey Program
Emergency Disaster Services
Utility/Rent Assistance
Spring & Summer Day Camp
Life Recovery 12-Step
“Join us in our work of bringing hope to our community. ” - Captains Mark and Leslie
THE SALVATION ARMY OF CARSON CITY & DOUGLAS COUNTY
Dear Friend, For over 30 years, The Salvation Army has been serving the Carson City and Douglas County communities. We don’t judge or condemn. We just help. Doing our best to share the hope of Jesus to the hopeless—not just in word, but with our actions as well. The single mom with a utilities shut-off notice; the senior who needs help with their rent; the homeless man needing food, clothing and shelter for the night; or the at-risk child in one of our youth programs. We are here to serve those in need. We know it is impossible to do this work without help. That is why we have developed a collaborative philosophy, working closely with area agencies and churches to make sure we can stretch our donors’ dollars and find the best help for our clients. We get excited seeing how, under God’s direction and through community, we can see someone’s life turn around. When people come to The Salvation Army in this community, they’re coming to a Christ-centered, coordinated community effort that invests in their success. 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.
We invite you to join us in our work of meeting practical needs and bringing hope to our community in Jesus’ name. With your help, we can make a difference.
With Blessings and Gratitude, Captains Mark and Leslie Cyr Carson City Corps Officers
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUPPORT PROVIDE 10 FAMILIES WITH A FOOD BOX
$400
SUPPORT FOUR SENIORS WITH UTILITY ASSISTANCE
$600
SERVING FAMILIES IN CRISIS Our family services office assists an average of 2,000 individuals and families monthly with a variety of tools to help meet their needs. At times, unexpected expenses can put people in jeopardy of losing their home or going hungry. We help meet many of these basic needs with
PROVIDE A WEEK OF EMERGENCY MOTEL VOUCHERS FOR 10 FAMILIES
$2,000
PROVIDE RENTAL ASSISTANCE FOR 10 FAMILIES
$5,000
our community of donors, partners and volunteers who make this mission possible. Services include:
PROVIDE FUEL, INSURANCE AND MAINTENANCE FOR OUR FOOD TRUCK FOR ONE YEAR
$2,400
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Emergency food boxes
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Weekly fresh foods program
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Rental and utility assistance
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Clothing and furniture vouchers
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Back to school clothing and school supplies
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Christmas and Thanksgiving assistance, providing food and toys for more than 600 families annually
“The Salvation Army has been a blessing to my family. I don’t know what we would do without the many different types of help they have provided for my family.” —Family Services Participant
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUPPORT PROVIDE ONE FUEL FILL-UP FOR A DAY CAMP BUS
$125
PROVIDE SUPPLIES FOR OUR COMMUNITY GARDEN
$250
PROVIDE A CHILD ONE WEEK OF SUMMER (AWAY) CAMP
$350
PROVIDE BIBLES FOR OUR DAY CAMP CHILDREN
$350
PROVIDE 10 AT-RISK CHILDREN ONE WEEK OF DAY CAMP
$500
CARING FOR OUR YOUTH •
Our Summer Day Camp is available for the working poor to have a safe and positive place for their children ages 5-12 during the
PROVIDE ONE SUMMER DAY CAMP COUNSELOR
$4,000
summer break. We provide nine weeks of activities including: field trips, gardening, Christian chapel, crafts and games, plus healthy lunch and snacks. •
Each summer we send over 50 at-risk children for a week of Summer Camp to Camp Del Oro near Nevada City, CA.
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Dream Big After School Programs are designed to assist in developing individuality and potential through working with leaders and other children. Lessons are given in the Bible, art, music, cooking, gardening and many other educational activities.
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Our Morning Latchkey Program’s mission is to provide a safe learning environment for children K-5 who, due to parents’ work schedules or other life challenges, need a before-school program. This program specializes in developmental skills, self esteem and positive behaviors that aid children in making healthy choices.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUPPORT
HELPING TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS
PROVIDE 50 HOMELESS PEOPLE A BACKPACK WITH
The Salvation Army serving Carson City and Douglas County works
FOOD AND TOILETRIES
$2,500
PROVIDE LODGING FOR 10 FAMILIES FOR ONE WEEK
$2,000 $500
PROVIDE RENTAL ASSISTANCE FOR A FAMILY/SENIOR PROVIDE RENTAL ASSISTANCE FOR 10 FAMILIES/SENIORS
$5,000
in collaboration with our local school district to procure temporary housing (as available) for families in need. When we have a referral from the school district, we work with the family to help get them into the temporary housing and to make a plan to keep them off the streets permanently. Rental assistance is available to help keep a family, a disabled person or a senior citizen from being evicted from their current place of residence. This program is meant to keep people in need from becoming homeless.
HOMELESS TRANSPORTATION PARTNERSHIP WE PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION FOR THE CHRONICALLY HOMELESS TO OUR LOCAL WINTER SHELTER EACH EVENING. OUR SHUTTLE BUS PICKS UP THE HOMELESS AND TRANSPORTS THEM TO SHELTERS RUN BY LOCAL COLLABORATING CHURCHES.
All of these programs have requirements that help people in our community become less dependent and more self-reliant. We want to give all of our clients a hand up, not just a hand out.
“But what is the use of preaching the Gospel to men whose whole attention is concentrated upon a mad, desperate struggle to keep themselves alive?” —William Booth, Salvation Army founder
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUPPORT CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR A CHILD
ADOPT-A-FAMILY & ANGEL TREE $50
NEW CLOTHES AND GIFTS FOR A CHILD
$100
ADOPT A FAMILY FOR FOOD AND GIFTS
$250
UTILITIES FOR OUR CHRISTMAS WAREHOUSE
$500
PROVIDE 40 SENIORS WITH A CHRISTMAS GIFT
$1,000
Adopt-A-Family is a Salvation Army Christmas program designed to assist families who are in crisis as a result of unemployment, homelessness, medical issues or other difficult circumstances, and who otherwise wouldn’t have the resources to celebrate the holiday. This program provides a wonderful Christmas experience for families at a critical time in their lives. Families who are adopted are provided with food, clothing and gifts from their sponsors. Angel Tree is a similar program, except it is for individual children. Our “Angels” are placed on trees throughout the community with a child’s first name and suggested gifts. This allows individuals the opportunity to shop for a single child.
Through our Christmas programs, over 3,000 children receive gifts each year. Most of these children would not have a Christmas without these programs.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUPPORT FILL OUR EMERGENCY DISASTER UNIT WITH FUEL
$100
SUPPLY FOOD FOR TWO DAYS DISASTER RESPONSE
$500
EMERGENCY DISASTER SERVICES As one of the nation’s major emergency relief organizations, The Salvation Army recognizes the critical importance of being prepared for
PROVIDE A NEW CANOPY FOR THE CANTEEN
$3,500
STOCK OUR EMERGENCY DISASTER UNIT FOR ONE YEAR
$5,000
PROVIDE SATELLITE INTERNET/PHONE SYSTEM
$13,000
PROVIDE A BUILT-IN GENERATOR TO OPERATE THE CANTEEN
$20,000
natural and man-made disasters. Therefore, we take steps to ensure our own ability to respond quickly and efficiently to a disaster. Our Emergency Disaster Services focus on: •
Emergency preparedness
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Immediate emergency response
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Long-term disaster recovery
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Spiritual and emotional care
Additionally, The Salvation Army of Carson City is the home of an Emergency Response Vehicle, or canteen. With this canteen we have a team ready to respond to emergencies and provide meals and spiritual and emotional support to first responders and disaster victims.
THE ENDOWMENT PARTNERS PROGRAM Endowments are special because they provide a permanent source of support for programs and services that make a substantial difference in the lives of others. The Endowment Partners Program brings together people with a shared vision to reshape their community.
HOW TO JOIN THE ENDOWMENT PARTNERS PROGRAM Outright Gifts Outright gifts can be made using cash, stock, mutual funds, real estate or a direct transfer from your IRA. Gifts of appreciated assets have the added advantage of eliminating capital gains tax, which reduces the cost of your gift. Life-Income and Testamentary Gifts There are a variety of gift planning options available that can be customized to meet your personal financial needs and charitable giving goals. They include:
Each Endowment Partner shares an enduring belief in the mission of The Salvation Army in Carson City and Douglas County. Their endowment investment provides a return beyond measure in the shared accomplishment of lives changed and a community enhanced for generations to come.
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Charitable Gift Annuity – A charitable gift annuity is a simple contract that provides one or two beneficiaries with a fixed and secure income for life at attractive payout rates. Benefits include tax savings and tax-advantaged income. When you fund a charitable gift annuity, a portion of your gift will be transferred at your passing to the program endowment you designate.
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Charitable Remainder Trust – A charitable remainder trust is extremely flexible and may be customized to meet your personal and family needs. Income may be fixed or variable. The trust term may be measured by lifetimes or a fixed number of years.
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Will, Living Trust or Beneficiary Designation – You can fund an endowment gift by naming The Salvation Army as a beneficiary through your will, living trust, retirement plan, IRA, bank accounts or life insurance policy.
THE NAMED ENDOWMENT FUND: A LASTING LEGACY The establishment of a named Endowment Fund can memorialize the values of an individual or family in perpetuity. The minimum commitment to establish a named endowment is $100,000 to be funded now or through a testamentary gift. Please be assured that all discussions are confidential and without obligation. Call Mitch McConkey, Planned Giving Director, at 916-730-4137.
CARSON CITY CORPS ADVISORY BOARD Tom Britanik, Board Chair Board Members Vi Bibee
Court Cardinal
Michael Kubrich
Karen Beckerbauer
Gary Derks
Mary Jane Ostrander
Stella Blood
Valerie Dockerie
Steve Thayer
The Salvation Army has served Carson City and the Douglas County area for over 30 years, providing hope, encouragement and comfort to those in need. During that time, hundreds of thousands of people have benefited from our spiritual ministries and social service assistance programs. And for that, we thank you. It is only with the ongoing support of community-minded individuals that we can continue to help so many achieve independent and fulfilling lives.
THE BOARD MEMBER EXPERIENCE
“Of all the charity organizations I could have joined as an Advisory Board member, I chose The Salvation Army because they provide not just a hand out, but more importantly a hand up—so that people who are struggling can help themselves become independent and productive.” - Tom Britanik
The Salvation Army of Carson City & Douglas County 661 Colorado Street ∙ Carson City, NV 89701 ∙ 775-887-9120 carsoncity.salvationarmy.org
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Corps Officer Mark Cyr, Captain 775-887-9120 ext. 104
Adult Rehabilitation Program 775-688-4555
Corps Officer Leslie Cyr, Captain 775-887-9120 ext. 105
Donor Relations Donna Ruiz 775-342-7523
Office Coordinator Christie Contreras 775-887-9120 ext. 101
Planned Giving Mitch McConkey 916-730-4137
Pick-Up of Clothing or Household Items 775-688-4559
Foundations & Corporations Kathryn Merrill 916-563-3772
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.
C a r s o n C i t y. S a l v at i o n A r m y. o r g Š Copyright 2017 The Salvation Army Del Oro Division