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Kidz Day is an annual Salvation Army event for the benefit of local at-risk youth at The Salvation Army Red Shield Community Center in South Modesto.

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In a year of crisis, Red Shield helped community cope

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The Red Shield also was able to give teens in the area a safe place outdoors to connect with friends.

“It was important that we keep in mind their emotional state of being,” Laubach said.

Now, with Stanislaus County re-opening, the Red Shield Community Center is bringing back those well-loved programs like baseball, softball, aquatics, boxing, worship services, troop programs, and family activities.

“It feels great to have these programs coming back for the community,” Laubach said.

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For decades the Salvation Army’s Red Shield Community Center in Modesto has been a place that the community can turn to when help is needed. It might be providing sport outlets for children or homework help after school or spiritual guidance for anyone. Whatever the need, the organization is there to offer help.

When the COVID-19 pandemic reached Stanislaus County last year and a statewide lockdown was enacted, the Red Shield couldn’t reach out to the community in their normal fashion, so they pivoted and found new avenues to help.

“We had to close down at first, just like everyone else,” said Salvation Army Major Magaly Laubach. “But we knew there was a big need out there so we started looking at ways we could help.”

Those ways would prove to be numerous. From March 2020 to the end of February 2021, the Salvation Army Modesto provided a total of 77,601 shelter beds to people in need; 26,806 grocery orders; 116,991 hot meals served; and $64,682 in utility assistance. A total of 103,672 people were helped over that time.

The staff at the Red Shield Community Center was doing their part to help the Salvation Army’s mission aiding the community by helping in a variety of ways, including food distribution. When the school year rolled around, the Red Shield saw that some students were struggling with online learning and came up with the virtual learning assistance program.

“For some of the children the challenge was getting into the flow of the online format,” Laubach said. “When they started

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KIDZ DAY 2021 | VIRTUAL LEARNING

Red Shield extends a helping hand with virtual learning assistance to those in need

BY JOAQUIN GALVAN

Every day, students, teachers, and support staff across the country, are participating in a virtual learning environment as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has pressured educational institutions to create and supply educational technology platforms as schools closed in 2020. In many schools laptops, smartphones, and internet have replaced physical books.

Unfortunately, school closures have caused the most disadvantaged children to lose out on the opportunity to keep learning.

The Salvation Army's Red Shield has taken on the challenge to assist disadvantage children with their education. On October 5, 2020, the Red Shield began a virtual learning assistance program serving nearly fifty students in grades K-12 from Modesto, Ceres, Keyes, and Turlock. The students served are identified by need, such as language barriers, from low income families, and those at-risk

academically.

“Some families need assistance because they can’t afford Wi-Fi,” said Glafira Rodriguez, Program Manager. “Some parents may be at work, don’t speak English and so they are not able to understand what the teacher is teaching.”

When the virtual learning assistanance program began in October it served an average of 40 to 42 children who needed some normalcy, structure, and assistance to be successful with online learning.

However, as schools began to re-open, a hybrid distace learning program was implemented, with some students returning to school twice a week, while others continued with 100 percent distance learning.

“Here at the Red Shield our staff has been 100 percent dedicated to helping the children be successful in such a difficult time,” said Red Shield Center Director Maria Arellano. “The doors open at 7:30 a.m. Monday to Friday welcoming kids from K-12th grades. We offer them help with classwork, refocusing tools, free

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The virtual learning program offers assistance with reading, math, and spelling.

The students are given assistance with class work, IT assistance; as well as breakfast, lunch and snacks. The students have access to a beautiful building that has free Wi-Fi, AC/Heat and an environment that is friendly, welcoming and loving.

“Our biggest focus is on our VLA program giving it 100 percent of our attention,” said Arellano. “We also offer character building programs when we are not in purple tier like Scouting Troops, boxing, baseball, Teen Night and soon our aquatics program.”

Not only does the VLA program focus on academic skills, they also have multiple breaks that allows students to use blocks, puzzles, board games, do outdoor activities and go to the fitness center. For many kids, it is something they look forward to during the week. For example, one child frequently shared how happy he was to be attending the program, and would express his desire to be at the center even at the end of the day.

“It’s rewarding finding out that these kids actually really like coming here,” said After School Program Coordinator Berenice Ortega. “Just the fact that they are happy to be here. It motivates me.

I’m just really happy that they are being helped.”

In the junior high and high school class, most students tend to work independently. However, they also participate in algebra tutoring with junior high teachers.

“These students are pretty tech savvy,” said Rodriguez. “So they understand where they need to go, what they need to do, and how to participate in online classes.”

However, the initial phase of the program was challenging for staff and students alike. Kindergartners struggled with the technology. Some students in primary grades were nine weeks behind and had not completed a single assignment. Following the first four weeks of the virtual learning program, and with the assistance of the staff, many students were able to make significant strides academically.

“Many of these kids were struggling, and were failing when they first came," Computer Center Aide Stephanie Thomp-

son said. "Now many of them have taken their grades up 1-2 grades since they have been in the program.”

As schools have begun to reopen, the class size numbers at the Red Shield have been reduced. However, there are still a handful of students that parents are more comfortable leaving at the Red Shield.

Since October there has not been any COVID-19 related exposure to the students.

Staff sanitize every hour on the hour to keep everyone healthy. Staff enforce safety measures like wearing a mask, sanitizing hands, hourly sanitation and socially distancing students.

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in part to the relationships built between the staff, teachers, and principals who work together to assist the students.

“The kids are doing great,” said Arellano. “They have online help from teachers and in person help from staff. Reports cards and progress reports show the success of the students.”

There is no doubt making a difference in the community has been rewarding for those involved.

“It makes me feel good knowing that I’m helping these kids and giving them the assistance that they need,” said Thompson.

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KIDZ DAY 2021 | BASEBALL & SOFTBALL

Teams ready to play ball at Red Shield

BY DALE BUTLER

The Salvation Army Red Shield Center has been a refuge for thousands of at-risk youth since the 1970s and offers a variety of athletic programs for school-aged kids, including baseball and softball.

“Fifty years later and we’re still providing the same service,” said Red Shield Center Director Maria Arellano. “They built this facility to save lives and get kids off the streets by offering them a safe environment.”

Baseball and softball will be played this spring, after having to take a hiatus last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Everybody is excited,” said Arellano, longtime volunteer coordinator for the baseball and softball programs.

Red Shield sponsors a total of eight teams that play in the Stanislaus County recreational league, including four baseball (12-and-under, 10s, 8s and T-ball) and four softball (12s, 10s, 8s and T-ball).

“We did a survey with parents,” Arellano said. “More than half need this program. It’s really important. It’s not just a sport. The coaches and parents grew up in this program.

“It’s one of the most popular programs,” Arellano said. “The coaches are always giving the kids positive reinforcement to build up their selfesteem. They learn sportsmanship.

They learn respect.”

The 2021 campaign got underway on April 17 and ends on May 22.

“In a normal season, kids get 12 games,” Arellano said. “This miniseason, they’ll get four games. The kids will practice twice a week.”

Coronavirus safety measures will be followed.

“We’ll make sure the kids are wearing masks, social distancing and using hand sanitizer,” Arellano said.

“Normally, we carry 15 kids per roster,” she added. “This year, we’ll probably do 12 at the most.”

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Boxing builds physical strength, self-confidence

BY DALE BUTLER

The boxing program at the Salvation Army’s Red Shield may have been KO’ed last year, but it is ready to return this year with the ring opening in May. Children, teens and young adults who are enrolled in this program are taught physical, mental and spiritual endurance and strength. The experienced coaches are passionate about training young people in the “sweet science” at all levels and abilities, and providing a safe, structured and supervised athletic experience.

Juan Barrera, 48, runs Red Shield’s boxing program and this will mark his 14th season coaching. Like many of the kids at the Red Shield, Barrera started learning how to box at a young age.

“My dad was a fighter and started showing me boxing moves when I was 4-years-old, but I didn’t start [organized] boxing until I was 15,” said

Barrera.

He was drawn to the challenging nature of the sport and to the camaraderie of training with other young boxers.

Barrera hung up the gloves at age 20 but couldn’t stay away from the sport for too long. He felt a burning desire to be a mentor and leader to the kids in south Modesto.

“I grew up in the neighborhood at the Red Shield,” he said. “It’s given me structure. The kids are depending on me to show up. I have to set an example, too. It keeps me grounded.”

The benefits of boxing go far beyond the physical, said Barrera.

“It’s not just about boxing,” Barrera said. “It builds their self-esteem and confidence. It’s good for stress. It gives them discipline.”

“It’s easy to stay home and play video games and watch TV,” he added. “These kids choose to come to the gym and work out. We want to see them become champions in life.”

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KIDZ DAY 2021 | FITNESS CENTER

Exercise, fun a priority at Red Shield's gym and fitness center

BY ANGELINA MARTIN

The fitness room and the gymnasium at The Salvation Army Red Shield Center has provided community members and students alike with the opportunity to focus on their fitness, and teamwork and have some fun in a welcoming atmosphere.

The fitness center has first-class cardio and weight training equipment, like incline treadmills, ellipticals, recumbent bikes and a variety of cable machines.

After school, the center’s fitness room is open to kids 16 and older, or those younger than 16 can enter with an adult. A lot of kids utilize the weight room just to get exercise in, Red Shield Center Director Maria Arellano said, or they join programs, like boxing, that take place in the fitness room.

“Many of teenagers come in after school who like to work out…especially the junior high and high school kids — they’re really into working out and looking good,” she said. “And, the other kids can’t get into that room unless they’re in a program, so it entices them to be a part of that so they can utilize it, too.”

Before students arrive in the afternoon, adult community members also utilize the fitness room, which offers Zumba and bootcamp classes as well. Individuals are able to purchase fitness class passes via the Red Shield website, and attend courses led by instructors.

“It gives people a place to come workout no matter the weather; if it’s too hot out-

side or raining they can come here,” Arellano said. “It’s a great place because kids and adults love it.”

The gymnasium has served as an integral part of the Red Shield Center by hosting an array of recreational activities, community gatherings and social events over the years.

The wide, open space serves as the perfect spot for Red Shield to offer sports and activities to students as well as the general public, providing a low-cost alternative for adults and families who want to lead a healthy lifestyle.

“The kids here feel safe — they have somewhere where they’re being challenged and empowered, in a place where they can just be kids,” Arellano said. “They can utilize it, have fun and be active.”

One of Red Shield’s goals is to provide a supervised, friendly and healthy alternative to students spending days after school on the streets, she added.

“A place like this is important because what the streets are offering right now is the total opposite,” Arellano said. “Here, they can get away from that and don’t have to worry about the pressure of somebody trying to peer pressure them into doing something they don’t want to do.

The facilities will open in June with hours set between 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Masks will be required upon entry but can be removed while engaged in physical workouts with social distancing. Sanitizing solutions will be available for cleaning the equipment.

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BY ANGELINA MARTIN

The pool at The Salvation Army Red Shield Center continues to play a vital role in the community by offering an escape from summer heat and providing a place for people to learn how to swim in a safe and controlled environment.

“They know they’re safe in this pool because there’s a lifeguard watching them,” Red Shield Center Director Maria Arellano said.

“They can come, have fun and not feel so afraid of the water.”

Open swim times, swim lessons and water aerobics can be enjoyed at the pool, and the “vortex” slide provides another fun way for kids to beat the heat. Students can also take a course to become a junior lifeguard and learn water safety, and a new swim program also gives kids the chance to join a team and participate in competitive water sports against each other.

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“Not only do they have free splash time, but they might also join a team and find something they’re really interested in,” Arellano said.

Every summer, the pool fills with local children from the surrounding community who can finally feel safe while swimming, Arellano said.

“Many of kids here don’t have those experiences of growing up with a pool, and especially when you come from a Hispanic culture, water can be a very scary thing,” she said. “Now when they come in, parents are starting to feel more comfortable that their kids are learning to swim and are safe.”

The pool will be opening in June, with limitations on how many people can use it at one time.

Masks will have to be worn when out of the pool. Reservations for use of the pool can be made online at http://redshieldmodesto.org.

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KIDZ DAY 2021 | DERBY SCHOLARSHIP

Steven Derby Scholarship helps Red Shield students

BY SABRA STAFFORD

Steven Derby lived his life with a commitment to helping others in whatever way he could, so it was fitting that after his passing his family would start a memorial scholarship in his name to continue his efforts to lend a helping hand.

“Steven, known for his loving and giving spirit to all, made a point of reaching out to help others,” his family recalled in his obituary.

Derby was born to Marge and John Derby in 1967. He was born with hydrocephalus - water on the brain - and had undergone 11 surgeries by the time he was three years old. The condition left him with cerebral palsy and some developmental issues, but it never impacted his spirit.

“Steven never complained and tried his hardest,” recalled his mother Marge Derby. “He went to a special school until he started seventh grade. In junior high and high school many of the kids were not nice to him. He was never invited to

anyone’s party but he never complained or said bad things. All he wanted to be able to do was to help others.”

Derby started helping others by routinely donating blood. He volunteered with the local blood bank and met the 12 gallons donation mark. In recognition of his service he was awarded the Red Cross Good Samaritan Award and the Modesto Hometown Hero award.

“He believed that each of us has an ability to help others,” his family wrote in his obituary. “His final act of generosity was to make certain that his organs be donated, so he might help someone live a healthier life.”

His organs helped save and improve the lives of 15 people.

“Steven still lives on by keeping others alive,” Marge Derby said.

Supporting the Red Shield has been a tradition for the Derby family and it was one Steven continued.

“Steven was a big baseball fan and a supporter of the Red Shield,” said Red Shield Business Director Maria Arellano. “Steven would always donate to our fundraisers, especially our educational programs and baseball program. It was an honor to get to know Steven. On the phone he was so well mannered and always a help. He may not have had a presence physically at the Red Shield but his support was well known.”

When Derby passed in September 2019, the family started a scholarship fund to help students at the Red Shield.

The Steven Derby Scholarship is awarded to seniors who seek to further their education by applying at the Red Shield. The applicants must have a tie or connection to the Red Shield sometime in

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their childhood. The scholarship is $500 and renewable on a yearly basis with reapplication.

“The Steven Derby Scholarship is available for seniors to apply and it is not only for the 4.00 students, or UC students,” Arellano said. “This scholarship is meant for teens that are looking to further their education. Teens who struggle with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Those looking at technical trade schools are encouraged to apply.”

The Derby family reviewed applications in 2020 during the pandemic and found two young people that would be the first recipients of the Steven Derby scholarships - Karla Morales and Freddie Florez.

“Morales is a young woman that grew

up at the Red Shield in our afterschool program,” Arellano said. “She was part of our character building program Girl Guards, as well as part of our At Risk Teen Program Teen Night. Karla has a desire to be a nurse and start off her journey into the field of nursing.

“Freddie is a young man that grew up at the Red Shield his entire life,” Arellano said. “He was actively involved in a variety of programs from afterschool program to homework program, character building program of Adventure Corps, Teen Night, baseball, and church programs like Jr. Soldier, Corps Cadet and Worship team. Freddie is a young man with a desire to become a water welder and getting into the field through a technical program.”

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Kidz Day 25th anniversary

BY KRISTINA HACKER

It takes a special event to bring together members of the community from all walks of life to work towards a common goal. The Salvation Army Red Shield Community Center’s annual fundraiser Kidz Day has been one of those special events for the past 25 years.

One day each May, volunteers hit the streets of Stanislaus County to “hawk” special newspaper publications that feature the Red Shield and the youth and spiritual services offered at the South Modesto facility.

Selling Kidz Day newspapers and advertising sponsorships are a major fundraiser for the Red Shield, with 100% of the funds raised assisting in providing youth with spiritual, educational and athletic programs including: Virtual Learning Hubs during the pandemic where kids receive a free, hot meal each day; Youth boxing program in which boxers have compete in the USA Boxing Club with annual sanctioned events held at The Red Shield; The After School Homework Club that helps children with homework and academics; and Aquatic programs like Jr. lifeguard, swim team and swim lessons that are available for children six months out of the year in the newly renovated swimming pool.

“It’s a place for kids to go to get a sense of belonging, and help them academically and spiritually and just a safe place to be,” said Salvation Army Board and Red Shield Advisory Council member Pete Michelini.

Along with raising funds, Kidz Day is also a way to get the word out to the community on what the Red Shield is all about.

“The street sales aren’t the big money maker, but it’s the face of Kidz Day and lets people know what it’s all about,” said Cecilia Michelini, Pete’s wife and fellow Kidz Day Committee chair.

Hundreds of volunteers — up to 300 in years past — will hit the streets on May 11 to sell the Kidz Day papers.

“Service clubs, local businesses, banks, Realtors will volunteer,” said Michelini. “Some are just individuals who like to come out and help us.”

Pete Michelini is an expert “hawker” and has won the

Top Seller award many times in the past. In fact, he won so many times, his wife will no longer allow him to take the prize.

“Going out on the street to sell papers, it sounds kind of funny, but once you do it you really get into it,” he said.

Michelini’s advice for how to be a top Kidz Day seller: “Put a smile on your face and have fun.”

The success of Kidz Day is in large part thanks to former Modesto Bee employee Patty Tharp. As an active Red Shield Advisory Council member and proponent of The Red Shield Community Center, Tharp spearheaded Kidz Day and helped to found the Kidz Day Committee.

Before her death in December 2015, after a battle with brain cancer, she held positions on the Red Shield Advisory Board, and was treasurer for the Stanislaus Police Activity League. Even though the Kidz Day publication moved from the Modesto Bee to 209 Multimedia in 2016, the project will continue to be Tharp’s legacy.

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KIDZ DAY 2021 | FUNDING

RED SHIELD FUNDING INFORMATION THE SALVATION ARMY - RED SHIELD CORPS COMMUNITY CENTER 1649 LAS VEGAS STREET • MODESTO, CA 95358 RED SHIELD FUNDING INFORMATION BASED ON 2019 COSTS HOW MUCH WOULD IT COST TO FUND THE FOLLOWING? Fund the entire Red Shield for 1 year . . . . . . $1,300,000 This includes ALL expenses- including programs, building costs, vehicles, utilities, insurance, security, etc.

The Red Shield Corps Community Center is a 32,000 square foot building located in south Modesto, near Hatch Road and Crows Landing Road. This neighborhood is one of the poorest areas in the city.

Opened in 1970, the Red Shield Center features the following: • Full size gymnasium • Swimming Pool • Baseball/Softball Field • Fitness Room • Boxing Room • 2 Activity Rooms • Computer Lab • Teen Drop-In Center • Game Room • Child Care Room • Outdoor Courtyard • Chapel • Kitchen • Library/After-School Homework Center • 8 Rest Rooms including 2 Locker Rooms Costs to operate the following Red Shield Programs for One Year:

After School Homework & Literacy Program . . . $54,400 Many of our children have no resources at home to help them to learn and complete their homework. Our staff and volunteers work with them every afternoon to help them to learn and excel at school in our homework and literacy assistance program.

Weekly Youth Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000 Our Character-building programs help children to develop skillbuilding, goal-setting, leadership development and Christian living. Other activities include Music Program classes, Sunday School, Teen Fellowship, and Youth Trips.

Summer Resident Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,200 Our summer camping program offers children the opportunity to attend an overnight summer camp at a low cost to their families. This offers them a week-long opportunity at The Salvation Army’s overnight camp in the Santa Cruz mountains.

Aquatics – All ages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $114,800 A full-size swimming pool experiences a lot of activity during the summer months for recreational swimming and swimming

lessons. After our recent re-model and refurbishing of our pool, we have started to implement swimming lessons for children and adults, as well as lifeguard training classes for adults and seniors.

Boxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40,200 We have very knowledgeable coaches providing instruction in our award-winning Boxing Program. They are working with children, teens and young adults, helping them to develop basic boxing skills, sportsmanship and physical fitness. We currently have two California Silver Gloves state champions.

Baseball/Softball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,400 Every Spring, our Baseball Program helps young people develop basic baseball skills, and teaches teamwork, and sportsmanship.

This year, we have 10 T-ball, softball and baseball teams.

Fitness Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,800 The Red Shield Fitness Center features state-of-the-art cardio and weight-training equipment. We also offer Zumba and Boot Camp programs for adults.

Gym & Recreational Program- All Ages. . . . . . . . $29,300 Our full-size, modern gymnasium provides Basketball and other recreational programs for young people with an emphasis on gang intervention and prevention. Many high school aged kids and young adults spend many hours playing in this gym.

Gym Uses: • Basketball • Volleyball • Pickle ball • Indoor Soccer • Kick Ball • Special events Game Room. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 The Game Room features pool tables, foosball, arcade games, ping pong and air hockey. We also have organized games and crafts.

Computer Lab - Youth & Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,700 Our Computer Lab helps children develop their typing, learn basic computer skills, and research for homework. Last year, our computer lab received a software grant from Target which assists us in teaching financial literacy, digital responsibility, science, technology and math.

Children’s Nutrition Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26,000 We provide after-school nutritional snacks and a hot meal to children and teens five days a week.

Building Maintenance Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60,000 Our staff keeps the Red Shield Center looking good and maintains the many building systems. Professional vendors are contracted to perform regular preventative maintenance duties on all HVAC equipment, swimming pool equipment, and the roof, to name a few.

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V O L U N T E E R S N E E D E D AT T H E R E D S H I E L D There are a variety of ways that an individual, family or

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Assistance – helping elementary school aged children learn, read, and complete their homework and

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■A quatics – need certified lifeguards who are willing

assignments on time. Assisting with computer literacy

to volunteer during our swim season. Qualified

and safety. Using your skills and talents to teach eager

instructors for our swim lessons, junior lifeguard

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program and our informal swim team are also needed.

biggest annual fund-raiser and goes directly to helping us serve kids in Modesto.

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Bring your family or co-workers and make it a party!

■ F ood Service – assist with the preparation and serving

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kids to a talent or skill that you possess? Perhaps

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education, hobbies. Talk to us about it! There are

Christmas to remember.

■ S ports – Leading or assisting in teaching sport skills

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The Women's Auxiliary works with The Salvation Army to support their programs and activities in Modesto.

You are invited to join us at 9:00 a.m. on the second Monday of every month, September through May. For more information, please call (209) 605-7168

It all begins with a simple partnership.

At Sutter Health, we understand that our care extends outside the walls of our hospitals. We are committed to the communities we serve and each year, invest millions of dollars in our community partners and the collaborative projects that improve and enhance lives.

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KIDZ DAY 2021 | SPIRITUAL & CHARACTER-BUILDING PROGRAMS

SPIRITUAL & CHARACTER-BUILDING PROGRAMS ■ SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSEMBLY

Every Sunday at 9:15 a.m. a time of Sunday school songs, memory verses and prizes to kick off the morning.

■ SUNDAY SCHOOL

Classes offered every Sunday morning to all ages from kids to adults. Childcare available for 5 years and under.

■ WORSHIP SERVICE

Contemporary family worship is offered to anyone looking for a church home. Service begins at 10:30 a.m.

Sundays.

■ JR. SOLDIERS

Salvation Army discipleship program for children in 1st grade through 6th grade, at 11 a.m. Sundays.

■ CORPS CADETS

Salvation Army discipleship program for teens in 7th grade through 12th grade, at 9:30 a.m. Sundays.

■ TROOPS

The Salvation Army Scouting programs are offered on Tuesdays at 5:15 p.m. Includes children 4 years old through 12th grade.

• Moonbeams for boys and girls ages 4-5.

• Sunbeams for girls 1st grade through 5th grade.

• Girl Guards for girls 6th grade through 12th grade.

• Adventure Corps Explorers for boys 1st grade through

4rd grade.

• A dventure Corps Rangers for boys 5th grade through 8th grade.

Troops meet with leaders weekly to work on projects and to earn badges. Troops attend annual rallies in uniforms with sashes, ready to recite pledges. Children in troops also are eligible to attend summer camp for a week in the Santa Cruz Mountains at the Salvation Army’s overnight camp.

■ BIBLE BOWL A Bible quizzing program for teens. Learning and memorizing Scripture for competition with other Salvation Army centers.

■ TEEN PROGRAM A designated room is open from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday for teens (7th grade through 12th grade) targeted to offer teens their own space to do homework, fellowship, play games, have daily topic discussion groups, and to be encouraged by the Youth Leader.

The Teen Room also has an outreach program on Friday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. offering teens a positive alternative option on Friday nights where teen crime rate is high. Teen night offers food, fun and fellowship. Weekly activities and outings are scheduled.

Tim Hensley Owner

■ BIBLE STUDY

The Red Shield offers a weekly Bible Study class at 6 p.m.

Tuesdays for adults. Bible scholars and novices welcomed for topical or book-based studies.

■ WOMEN’S MINISTRIES—HOME LEAGUE

Weekly women’s program with a fourfold purpose — education, worship, fellowship and service. Ladies meet every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Quarterly calendars are available. Great opportunity for women to get out and meet other ladies.

■ WOMEN’S MINISTRIES—GIRLFRIENDS

For women who are looking for fun, fellowship, food and friendship. Ladies meet the 3rd Friday of the month for a variety of activities at 6 p.m. Yearly program calendar is available.

■ SPANISH PRAYER SERVICE/NOCHE DE ORACION

Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. a Spanish Prayer service is available.

Prayer service includes Spanish worship through music, devotion and time of prayer. Fellowship follows with light refreshments. Childcare available.

Los martes a las 6:00pm un servicio de noche de oración está disponible para los que hablan español. El servicio incluye un tiempo de adoración con música, devocional y tiempo de oración. Un tiempo de convivo sigue después del servicio con café y pan. Cuidado para niños disponible.

Tim@HensleysPaving.com Contractor’s Lic. #828289

P.O. Box 449 • Hickman, CA 95323-0449

(209) 874-9710 • Fax: (209) 874-2395

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

■ VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

for each ball player. Some baseball

A weeklong, themed, Biblical outreach

gloves available for loan. Each player is

be a big contributor to the well-

for them that they will cherish the

for children. VBS is held twice per year,

responsible for pants and cleats. Teams

being of one of our kids. Sponsor a

rest of their lives. $250 gives them

travel around county to play.

disadvantaged child or teen with a $16

the opportunity to participate in all of

monthly membership. Sponsor them

the camp games, camp food, camp

for a year at $176. Sponsor a family for a

friendships, camp outs, camp songs

during Spring Break, and in the summer.

The program is free and includes lunch, learning activities, recreation and

■ SUMMER OVERNIGHT CAMP

swimming.

The Salvation Army offers a variety of overnight camps. These camps allow

■R ed Shield Membership – You could

want to provide a fantastic experience

month at $55, or for a year at $605.

and camp fires they can possibly jam into a week! Please help us to make

■B aseball/Softball/T-Ball Team – You

■ BASEBALL & SOFTBALL PROGRAM

the child to spend a week in the Santa

The baseball/softball program begins

Cruz Mountains at The Salvation Army

signups in with a season running

Redwood Glen Camp with highly trained

through late May/early June. Baseball/

camp staff. Prices vary; please call to

Your name or business name could

softball program is part of the Stanislaus

inquire about overnight camp availability.

be on their jerseys and our outfield

this a summer to remember for some

can be the wind beneath the wings of

fortunate child.

a whole bench-full of future all-stars!

Sponsor a team for $400-$600 next year!

■O ther Sponsorship Opportunities – We

wall as a big supporter of our baseball

County Baseball program competitive

program.

recreational ball. Signups require birth certificate and fundraising. Volunteers are always needed for coaches, assistant

love collaborating with local businesses and individuals who desire to bless children and teens in other ways. We would love to talk with you about

■ S ummer Overnight Camp – Who Who

sponsoring haircuts, craft projects,

doesn’t love camp? Help us send

educational projects, field trips, bowling,

junior off on a week’s adventure to The

theater, or sporting event excursions,

and snack bar help. Included in baseball

Salvation Army’s Camp Redwood Glen.

etc. Please contact us and tell us how

registration fees are shirt, hat and trophy

They love kids there (just like us!) and

you would like to help!

coaches, score keepers, team parents

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