Kidz Day 2022

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

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A place to serve and grow as a family

BY MARIA ARELLANO

The Alvarez is a family of five, whose parents are Javier “Javi” and Rebecca “Becky” Alvarez. The Alvarez family came to the Red Shield through a family member in our baseball program. Javi and Becky came with their 3-year-old daughter Angelica to try out our T-ball program.

Javi and Becky liked the Red Shield and its baseball program, they enjoyed that the program was so family-oriented and welcoming. During this time the Red Shield did not have a softball program so the Alvarez family went to another league for a few years.

When Red Shield re-introduced softball to the program the same family member re-invited the Alvarez to return with not just one daughter but now two daughters that could be on the same team. The Alvarez family didn’t hesitate and came back that season.

Javi and Becky said once again the Red Shield embraced them as they returned and found a new place and home to bring their girls. This time around Javi became an assistant coach to girls’ softball, while Becky soon learned to be a scorekeeper and team parent.

Over the years their third daughter Ariani was finally of age to play. There have been years when the older two girls — Angelica and Aleah — played together and years when the younger two — Aleah and Ariani — have been able to play together.

Soon Javi became a head coach and Becky the team mom of their softball

players. When asked what their first experience was like with the Red Shield, the couple were quick to say that they enjoyed that there was no favoritism. Everyone was treated the same and fair.

Javi is Modesto born and raised.

He loves sports as they were his way of escape in life. He used sports to keep him out of a lifestyle that could have led him down the wrong path. He met his high school sweetheart at Johansen High School. Becky’s parents moved to Los Banos during her senior year, so she decided to drive daily with her younger sibling to Modesto to finish her high school year at Johansen High.

They found the Red Shield years later and fell in love with the programs. After softball the girls found the after-school program, swimming, and S.A.Y. Troops with Sunbeams. They quickly gravitated to being a part of the group and Becky became an assistant leader. The Alvarez family loves soccer when they are not playing softball and they brought their passion to the Red Shield by offering a mini season of indoor futsal during the summer.

Javi shared that there is a feeling you get when you work with people that care and welcome you. It becomes contagious and makes you want to do the same. That

is what he felt when he came to our softball program. Javi said that same feeling is what he wants the youth to feel when they come in and are a part of our programs, even if they are not sports minded.

“The Salvation Army is home in every way,” said Becky. “Walking in people are warm, welcoming, and loving with kids, families, and staff.”

“It’s like going to grandma’s house with the kids,” said Javi.

“There’s never a worry or doubt or reservation when you bring your kids to the Red Shield because you know they are in good hands,” said Becky. “The staff take extra steps to make sure kids are safe.”

The Salvation Army has grown to be more than a place for their children to grow and learn. During the COVID-19 pandemic there were long periods of uncertainty as the family’s income had suddenly decreased.

“One day out of the blue The Salvation

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Army Red Shield and its staff showed up at our door,” Becky said. “I was in the shower and heard the girls saying ‘The Red Shield came.’ They came with food boxes, kids supplies and gifts. This was unexpected but so needed. Then through the pandemic Red Shield did this drive thru food distribution, which helped us as well as so many other families we knew going through a hard time. Everything in the delivery was put to good use and the girls were excited as the Red Shield remembered them and brought them activities.”

The Alvarez said that the Red Shield is so important in the lives of kids and families that they decided to buy their first home in the neighborhood.

Post COVID, their desire is to be more involved as life starts to settle back down.

They already have their girls back on the field as they coach, score keep, team parent and fund raise for programs they have fallen in love with.

SOFTBALL/BASEBALL Every spring the baseball program helps young people develop basic baseball skills and teaches them teamwork and sportsmanship.

The funding needed to continue this program is $44,315.

Opportunities include sponsoring a team for the season at a cost of $600 or having your business’ name on the jerseys or the outfield wall.

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KIDZ DAY 2022 | AFTER SCHOOL

Red Shield tutoring program making a difference

BY PAWAN NAIDU

The Red Shield provides an after school tutoring program for students at local schools. The need for this program was elevated during the pandemic when many

students and families were left to adapt to distance learning.

The program was started in 2006 after the Modesto Salvation Army saw a need for homework assistance for the kids that attended the local schools, according

to Salvation Army Red Shield Operations Manager Maria Arellano. The local schools that they serve are Bret Harte, Shackleford, Fairview and Tuolumne.

Red Shield serves anywhere between 12 to 24 students daily and about 200 a year.

The program has advanced from only providing home assistance to providing snacks, age appropriate projects when not doing homework, games and an educational hour.

During the pandemic Red Shield found that their services were needed more than ever and were able to provide essential services to students and families.

“Not every home has WiFi access, so one of the perks of coming to the Red Shield is that they could use WiFi,” said Arellano. “Students really come to rely on the assistance they get at Red Shield.

When they need help with homework or a project, they come in full force. Even though the program is only 3:15-4:15 for homework, sometimes they’re in there until 5 or 5:15 because they want the help.”

Schools have seen a positive impact

that Red Shield has had on their students and encourage families to explore other services beyond the tutoring program.

“They are a gold nugget for this community,” said Shackleford Principal Sue McHann. “During the pandemic, the Red Shield were able to get tutoring, get meals, go out and do recess and were put on a schedule. What they provide is absolutely great, you could really see the difference.”

AFTER SCHOOL HOMEWORK & LITERACY PROGRAM 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.

Funding for this program costs $73,125.

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Thriving with the Red Shield over the years

BY SABRA STAFFORD

When Sara Tubera was a youngster she got to experience first-hand the benefits of the programs at the Salvation Army's Red Shield Center. Now as an adult she has been volunteering her time to help support those programs.

"The Red Shield touches so many lives, especially among some children and adults that maybe don't have anywhere else to go," Tubera said.

Tubera's first experience with the Red Shield was when she was a 5-year-old and her parents signed her up for the martial arts class. Her parents were taking the adult classes and it became a fun family activity that would later turn into a family business, Tubera said.

Tubera's parents began leading a program at the Red Shield to help teenagers, with an emphasis on keeping them away from the gangs in the area.

As a teenager Tubera would take the neighborhood kids she was babysitting over to the Red Shield for a free lunch and an afternoon of swimming in the summer.

"In the summer especially that free lunch was really important because some of the kids didn't have much food at home," Tubera said.

Tubera's first paying job was as an umpire for the

Red Shield's little league teams.

"That was a really fun job," Tubera said.

As an adult working for Wells Fargo Banks, Tubera would help count all the donations raised during the annual Kettle Kick-off celebration. Years later, as the manager of Movement Mortgage, Tubera would move from behind the scenes to center stage as she led her team to raise the most donations at the Kettle Kick-off.

She's also been a routine seller of the Kidz Day newspaper.

"I love to help the Red Shield in whatever way I can," Tubera said. "It's meant a lot to my life and I know all the good it has done for that area."

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A safe place to get online Our computer lab has 20 online computers available for job search, homework and skill training. Kids and teens can access learning games and do research needed for their schoolwork. The computer lab is supervised, and our computers are equipped with firewalls and software which keep the users from accidentally accessing inappropriate sites.

Some of our participants don’t have access to WiFi at home, and our lab offers them the opportunity to safely navigate the web while they learn. Basic Computer and other structured classes/training available from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

COMPUTER LAB Our Computer Lab helps children develop their typing, basic computer skills and research for homework.

A software grant from Target has assisted in teaching financial literacy, digital responsibility, science, technology and math.

The funding of this program costs $44,485.

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KIDZ DAY 2022 | BASEBALL & T-BALL

A place 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, softball and T-ball.

“Fifty years later and we’re still providing the same service,” said Red Shield Operations Manager Maria Arellano.

“They built this facility to save lives and get kids off the streets by offering them a safe environment.”

Red Shield sponsors a total of nine teams that play in the Stanislaus County recreational league, including four base-

ball (12-and-under, 10s, 8s and T-ball) and four softball (12s, 10s, 8s and T-ball).

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

This year the Red Shield has the added feature of two brand new batting cages. The cages have been made possible through the generosity of the Derby family in memory of Stephen and John Derby, as well as the work of volunteers and members of the community.

The 2022 season got underway on April 2 and runs through the end of May.

BASEBALL & T - BALL The baseball, softball and T-ball teams are always in need of volunteers to serve as coaches, assistant coaches, score keepers, team parents and snack bar help.

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A place to build physical strength and self-confidence

BY DALE BUTLER

Children, teens and young adults who are enrolled in the boxing 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 runs Red Shield’s boxing program and this will mark his 15th 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.”

The boxing program is open for boys and girls 6 to 18 years old.

BOXING The award-winning boxing program is staffed with knowledgeable coaches who work with the children, teens and adults to develop basic boxing skills, sportsmanship and physical fitness.

The funding for this program costs $56,267.

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KIDZ DAY 2022 | FITNESS CENTER

A place to grow healthy The fitness room at The Salvation Army Red Shield Center provides community members and students alike with the opportunity to focus on their fitness and physical health while in a fun and 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 Operations Manager Maria Arellano said, or they join programs, like boxing, that take place in the fitness room.

“A lot 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

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

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

The Red Shield Fitness Center features state-of-the-art cardio and weight-training equipment, as well as Zoomba and bootcamp programs for adults

social distancing. Sanitizing solutions will be available for cleaning the equipment.

The funding needed for this program is $22,724.

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A safe place to swim 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 Operations Manager 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.

“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 swim-

ming”, Arellano said.

“A lot 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 opened Monday through Saturday from June through August.

AQUATICS The full-size pool sees a lot of activity during the summer months for recreational swimming, swimming lessons and lifeguard training classes for adults and seniors.

The funding needed for this program is $165,843.

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KIDZ DAY 2022 | TEEN PROGRAM

Teens get a space of their own at Red Shield

BY CHRISTOPHER CORREA

Red Shield’s Teen Program offers opportunities for teens to receive help with schoolwork as well as be able to socialize with one another. The program is open to all teenagers and young adults from 7th grade through high school.

“Many of our teens come from poor families and their families often rely on them to watch over younger siblings while the parents work to support their family.

When our teens come to the Red Shield, they can just be kids themselves and enjoy

TEEN PROGRAM The character-building programs help teens develop skill-building, goal-setting, leadership development and Christian living. Other activities include music program classes, Sunday school, teen fellowship and youth trips.

The funding for this ongoing program costs $78,259.

exploring activities of their choice,” said Operations Manager Maria Arellano.

Participating teens would typically meet in what is called the Teen Room.

While the room is currently under construction and in the process of being renovated, the Red Shield continues to offer spaces for teens to hang out. Services are offered after school until 6:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Salvation Army Captain Magaly Laubach explained that, while there is construction underway, the need in the community is never put on pause. This was especially true during the COVID-19 pandemic, when many people were forced to isolate, including children.

“We know that the pandemic has been especially difficult for teens who found themselves isolated from their friends and missed out on many milestone events over the last couple of years. The Red Shield staff strives to help teens reconnect with each other and with adults who care about them,” Laubach said.

Friday’s at 6 p.m. is when the organization also holds their Teen Night, a program geared to help teens be more com-

fortable in social settings, as well as giving them an opportunity to develop spiritually and emotionally.

Arellano added that the program also offers several opportunities to go on field

trips and attend a variety of team building events, while being provided with snacks.

“We hope to give the participants a space where they can relax and feel loved,” Arellano said.

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A place to play and create

BY MARIA ARELLANO

The Red Shield Game Room has always been a favorite spot for kids to just be kids.

Over the years as adults return to the Red Shield with their children it’s common to hear them say, ‘I remember when the entrance to the Red Shield was in the game room.’ Over the last 10 years we have been continuously remodeling and upgrading our Red Shield.

At the Red Shield we have recently moved our game room to a more kid friendly space. This is where we are undergoing our new look to move our 1980’s game room to a 2022 video-themed game room. A space where arts and crafts can get messy without damaging carpet.

A place where kids can have a friendly tournament of Mario Kart or E-sports.

A place where kids can gather and play board game or BINGO with the Activities Coordinator, Tammy.

The game room is a fun, inviting space where kids can be kids and interact with their friends or make new friends. In the game room you will find our staff member Tammy, who loves working with the kids daily. She is always ready for them and remembers them on their birthdays, even newbies get to know Tammy quickly. Our new game room has online gaming, family-friendly movies, arts and crafts and arcade games like Foosball and air hockey.

You can find this room as a drop-in center that is a cool down room in the midst of summer. Kids like the game room as it

is noisy but relaxing. You can just sit and relax or join in any activity being offered.

The game room is open daily after homework program until 6:30 p.m.

The new game room could use some love and adopting. You can donate your time, talent, or treasures by helping us ramp up the room. We are going with the modern E-Sport or Gaming theme.

Today’s youth love gaming and crafting.

In our game room we want to make the space inviting to what youth love.

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GAME ROOM The game room renovation will include more online gaming options, as well as some classics like Foosball, air hockey and board games.

There’s also family-friendly movies and arts and crafts projects.

The funding needed for the game room is $50,251.

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KIDZ DAY 2022 | GYMNASIUM & RECREATION

A place to learn about teamwork The gymnasium serves 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 a space where they’re being challenged and empowered, in a place where they can just be kids,” said Operations Manager Maria Arellano. “They can utilize it, have fun and be active.”

Twice a year kids and teens can register for a six-week basketball clinic where they receive basic instruction in basketball. Teenagers can play pickup basketball from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Drop-in basketball for adults is from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Children use a portion of the gym from 5p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Times can also vary. Activities include indoor soccer, kickball, dodgeball, volleyball and relay races.

The space is also used for a monthly Family Fun Night, an event on the last Friday of the month when families can come together for a time of fun and laughter. Some of the activities provided are Nerf Gun wars, Family Carnivals, and movie nights. Mass meals are served to community members on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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.

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The full-size modern gymnasium provides basketball and other recreational activities for children, teens and adults. With an emphasis put on gang intervention and prevention, the gym is a place where many high-school aged kids and young adults spend many hours. The gym uses include basketball, pickle ball, volleyball, indoor soccer, kick ball and special event.

The funding need for these programs costs $51,279.

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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 group can get involved and volunteer to assist the Red Shield. Whether you can help one day, every day, or once a year, we would love to give you an opportunity to invest in the lives of children at our center. It’s also a great way to fulfill community service obligations for your school. We may have just the job for you.

SOME OF OUR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: ■A fter-School Homework – Helping elementary school aged children learn, read and complete their homework and assignments on time; assisting with computer literacy and safety; using your skills and talents to teach eager learners

■ F ood Service – Assist with the preparation and serving of a comprehensive, nutritional snack for the children of the Red Shield every weekday.

■ S ports – Leading or assiting in teaching sports skills and fundamentals to children and teens in baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball, futsal, boxing, fitness and other group sports and recreational activities. We are also always looking for experts to come by and teach new sports skills.

■ S nack Bar – Help us run our snack bar on our sports field. Volunteers assist with the preparation of drinks and snacks for our guests. We can also use food donations to sell in the snack bar.

■A quatics – We need certified lifeguards who are willing to volunteer during our swim season. Qualified instructors for our swim lessons, junior lifeguard program and our informal swim team are also needed.

■P rogram Instructors – take an opportunity to introduce children to a talent or skill that you possess. Perhaps it’s something in sports, martial arts, technology, education, or a hobby. There are many options that would benefit the children at the Red Shield.

SPECIAL CAMPAIGNS ■K idz Day – Celebrate our annual fundraising campaign by selling our Kidz Day newspaper on a busy corner, or have your business adopt a corner and make it a fun group project. There’s also the option of purchasing advertising space in the newspaper or becoming a corporate sponsor. Kidz Day is the Red Shield’s biggest annual fundraiser and proceeds go directly to helping us serve children in Modesto.

■C hristmas – Get in the Christmas spirit by being one of our volunteer bell ringers at one of our kettle sites.

Bring your family or co-workers and make it a party. it’s fun and helps The Salvation Army in Modesto tremendously. There also are opportunities to adopt a child and help a disadvantaged youth have a Christmas to remember.

CONTACT INFORMATION THE SALVATION ARMY MODESTO RED SHIELD COMMUNITY CENTER 1649 LAS VEGAS STREET ◆ MODESTO, CA. 95358P.O. BOX 580480 ◆ MODESTO, CA. 95358 (209) 538-7111 WWW.REDSHIELDMODESTO.ORG FACEBOOK: THE SALVATION ARMY MODESTO RED SHIELD CENTER MODESTO RED SHIELD CENTER INFO@REDSHIELDMODESTO.ORG

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KIDZ DAY 2022 | SPIRITUAL & CHARACTER-BUILDING PROGRAMS

A PLACE TO WORSHIP AND GROW IN FAITH ■ 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. We are a “come as you are” church and everyone is welcome to visit us or join our church family.

■ JR. SOLDIERS Salvation Army discipleship program for children in 1st grade through 6th grade as needed throughout the year.

Kids learn about the Bible and their relationship with Jesus.

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

A program designed to help teens develop their relationship with the Lord and others.

■ TROOPS The Salvation Army Scouting programs are offered on Wednesdays at 4:30 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.

• Adventure 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.

■ 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.

■ BIBLE STUDY

The Red Shield offers a weekly Bible Study class at 6 p.m. on Wednesday for all ages, childcare provided. 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.

SPIRITUAL & CHARACTER BUILDING PROGRAMS SEASONAL PROGRAMS ■ VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

A weeklong, themed, Biblical outreach for children. VBS is held twice per year, during Spring Break, and in the summer. The program is free and includes lunch, learning activities, recreation and swimming.

■ SUMMER OVERNIGHT CAMP

The Salvation Army offers a variety of overnight camps.

These camps allow the child to spend a week in the Santa Cruz Mountains at The Salvation Army Redwood Glen Camp with highly trained camp staff. Prices vary; please call to inquire about overnight camp availability.

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R E D S H I E L D F U N D I N G I N F O R M AT I O N 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.

After School Homework & Literacy Program . . . $73,125 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,625 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.

This season 2022 we would like to send 75 kids to camp for a one-week session. How can you help send a child to camp?

Donate $275 for one youth to spend 7 days at overnight camp this summer Aquatics – All ages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $165,843 A full-size swimming pool experiences a lot of activity during

the summer months for recreational swimming and swimming lessons. How can you support the aquatic program?

Sponsor a child to swim all summer for $64; one set of swim lessons for $40 ($240 all summer); water fitness for the summer $20; train a lifeguard for $300.

Donate supplies: Pool noodles, kick boards, goggles, swim attire, pool dive toys, pool volley balls or basketballs, hair ties, sandals, beach towels, or locker locks. Make a donation toward chemical supplies, which cost $20,000.

Boxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $56,267 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. Our program has held California Silver Gloves state champions as well as National Champions over the last several years.

Sponsor a child to box for $20 month or $240 year; for amateur boxing it’s $465 a year and includes local tournaments; tournament sponsorships are $5,500. Donations of items needed for boxing include: hand wraps, mouth guards, jump ropes, turnbuckle, punching bags, body suits, double end bag, wrecking ball heavy bag, uniform, padding for ring, canvas ring cover, heavy bag stand, and a ring.

Baseball/Softball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $44,315 Every spring, our Baseball Program helps young people develop basic baseball skills, and teaches teamwork, and sportsmanship. This year, we have eight T-ball, softball and baseball teams. Sponsor a child for $120 or a team for $600.

Donations of equipment include: baseballs, softballs, belt, socks, batting gloves, face mask, whiffle balls, cleats, gloves, helmets, bats, batting T and a riding lawn mower.

Fitness Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,724 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. Donations can be of: jump ropes, yoga mats, hand weights and weight balls.

Gym & Recreational Program- All Ages. . . . . . . . $51,279 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.

Volunteer your time by coming down to teach a sport, play a pick up game or coach. Or donate any of the following: basketballs, basketball nets and hoops, indoor soccer balls and nets, kickballs, dodgeballs, volleyballs and sets, hockey sticks and nets.

Game Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50,251 The New Game Room features foosball, online gaming, air hockey, crafting and board games. Daily we have structured activities that offer youth to come in and be a kid by playing or crafting. Volunteer a day a week or daily with teaching a craft or activity. Come play board games or compete with our tournaments with the kids. Donate craft supplies, board games, switch games, air hockey table, foosball, or a subscription to Disney+.

Computer Lab - Youth & Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $44,485 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. Volunteer to teach a class digital

photography, digital design, coding, typing etc. Or donate software, virus protection, wireless keyboards and mice, and memory cards.

Teen Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $78,259 The Teen Program is a crucial after school program that offers teenagers 7th grade through high school a safe environment during peak hours of crime. Teens are mentored and given opportunities to volunteer and learn skills sets. During the summer teens are introduced to The Salvation Army Camp in Scotts Valley for summer employment opportunities. The Teen Room is a safe haven and a place to seek a personal relationship with a spiritual mentor. Volunteer to teach a class, activity, program or assist on Friday evening. Sponsorships are available for membership, camp, and the aquatic program. Donations of furniture, an X-Box, video games, a 70” smart television, laptops, game tables and a Netflix subscription are requested.

Children’s Nutrition Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36,000 We provide after-school nutritional snacks and a hot meal to children and teens five days a week. Volunteer once a month, week, day to come help prepare or pass out snack for the children. Donate snack items (no homemade, must be prepackaged).

Building Maintenance Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100,000 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.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES The Salvation Army Team Red Shield A culinary experience to benefit YOUTH “This will be a Brunch to remember!” - Dan Costa

On Sunday, September 11, 2022 at Modesto Centre Plaza, local chefs will partner with five very deserving local charities that support the kids of our community. We invite you to support The Salvation Army Modesto Red Shield Center through one of the following Sponsorship Opportunities:

$50 Adult Tickets ______

$25 Child (Ages 10 & Under) Tickets ______ Designated seating times : 10am - Noon Noon - 2pm Name:______________________________________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________________ City / State /Zip:______________________________________________________ Contact Person:______________________________________________________ Email:___________________________________Phone: _____________________ Checks - Make Check Payable to: The Salvation Army Modesto Red Shield Center Credit Card - VISA M/C Amex Discover Name on Card: ___________________________ Exp. Date:_____/____ Number: _________________________________ 3 or 4 digit # ______ Signature: ________________________________ Amount $_________

Red Shield Gladiators - $5,000 Reserved Seating 10 Tickets Onsite Banners with Logo & Name Modesto Bee Ad - Logo & Name Logo on Website & Social Media Sites Red Shield Warriors - $2,500 8 Tickets Onsite Banner with Logo & Name Modesto Bee Ad – Name Only Name on Website & Social Media Sites Red Shield Champions - $1,000 6 Tickets Onsite Banners with Logo & Name Modesto Bee Ad – Name Only Name on Website & Social Media Sites

Red Shield Supporters - $500 4 Tickets Name on Onsite Banner and also on Social Media Red Shield Advocates- $250 2 Tickets Name on Onsite Banner and also on Social Media Friends of The Shield Silent Auction$250 Value Table Logo Display Mail Coupon To: The Salvation Army Red Shield Center P.O. Box 580480 Modesto, CA 95358

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