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Christmas Assistance Pages 4-5
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Tree of Lights Pages 8-9
Winter 2022
Building Hope
Winter 2022
Letter from the Divisional Leaders New Kroc Music School Hits All the Right Notes
Published three times a year,
Building Hope is a publication
Dear Friends,
R agan Rieves, age 11, and his peers are marching to the “We grew up in The Salvation Army church and saw first-
hand that whenever there were kids’ programs, families
of The Omaha-Council Bluffs beat of their own drums — literally — thanks to a brand-
Salvation Army. Its focus is on came to church, too,” said Capt. Carolina. “One of our
It’s a new year, but in many ways, we are new youth music program that launched in September
building awareness of our ongoing goals is to grow the church out of this program, and it’s
still fighting the same, ongoing battle. at The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps
mission to meet human needs in already happening. We have three families with a total of
the metro. Unfortunately, we have not completely Community Center. “I feel like it’s making me happier,”
nine kids regularly attending church now.”
won the fight against COVID-19. Ragan said. “I look forward to Wednesday nights now.”
Our Eight Core Thousands of individuals and families
Programs & Services: Capt. Carolina has also witnessed the positive educational
here in the Omaha metro are still impact the music program has had on the participants,
Food
suffering from the physical, financial and from building their confidence and improving focus to
Housing
Material Assistance emotional impact of the pandemic. Majs. Greg and Lee Ann Thompson fostering leadership skills. “We know music helps develop
Youth Development their brains,” she said. “And the social connection is
Older Adult Services Because The Salvation Army often serves as a “last resort” for our most vulnerable
neighbors, we see firsthand the tremendous needs that persist in our community. important for them, too.”
Behavioral Health
Anti-human Trafficking Yet despite the significant challenges still at hand, hope marches on.
Emergency Disaster Services Angelica Cepeda, whose two sons are enrolled in the
Hope for an end to the pandemic. Hope that those who are suffering will find program, appreciates that the music school allows her kids
security and stability. Hope that together we can make a difference. to try a variety of instruments at no cost. “They love to
sing, they love music, and they love to play instruments,”
Divisional Commander We see this hope taking root and growing in our community:
Maj. Greg Thompson she said. “And I see their confidence increasing. They
• In the smiles and enthusiasm of children at the Kroc Center as they try their World Drumming instructor and ministry specialist Jennifer Hill plays aren’t nervous to perform.”
drums with a student at the Kroc Center’s fall membership event.
Divisional Director of hands at making music for the very first time (see page 3).
Women's Ministries The Yanezes are thrilled that the music school has taken
Maj. Lee Ann Thompson
• In the faces of the many parents who witnessed the joy and delight of their Ragan, who is learning to play the drums, is one of 20
children as they discovered gifts under the tree on Christmas morning (see off so quickly and are excited to expand the program over
youth ages 7-16 who are enrolled in the Kroc School
Divisional Secretary & pages 4-5). the next several months. “We are grateful to God for
of Music, a free program that meets on Wednesday
Omaha City Coordinator providing everything we have needed so far for success
Maj. Adam Moore • In the story of a single mom of three who found safety and comfort in The evenings year-round. In addition to group instrumental
— the students, the instructors, the instruments, the
Salvation Army’s transitional housing program and will soon have a place of lessons in drums, trumpet and guitar, the program also
Executive Director of resources,” said Capt. Carolina. “We love that the kids are
her own to call home (see page 6). includes dinner, a short Bible-based lesson, choir and
Development engaged and enjoying the program. No one ever wants to
an opportunity to socialize and play games in the Kroc
Jeff Beckman And most of all, we find hope in YOU. miss a Wednesday night.”
Center’s Loft, an area dedicated to kids and teens.
Director of Integrated Through your generosity, you give hope to those who are hungry and
Communications
experiencing homelessness, to those who need clothing and other material
Todd Andrews
assistance and to those who are suffering from mental illness and the impact "I see their confidence increasing.
Design of trafficking. You give hope to our young people who need safe places where They aren't nervous to perform."
Melissa Sharman they can learn, grow and thrive. You give hope to our older neighbors who need
– Angelica Cepeda
comfort, security and companionship.
Writer/Editor
Michelle DeRusha From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for your gift of hope. Today and
always, “We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, The School of Music was developed and launched by
your labor prompted by love and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Capts. Alex and Carolina Yanez, who arrived in July from
Jesus Christ” (1 Thessalonians 1:3). Cold Spring Corps near Milwaukee — where they had
To Reach Us:
developed a similar music school — to assume leadership
The Salvation Army May God bless you richly today!
Western Divisional Headquarters at the Kroc Center.
10755 Burt St. Mario Rodriguez, 7, practices trumpet during a Kroc School of Music class.
Omaha, NE 68114
402-898-7700
salarmyomaha.org
Majs. Greg and Lee Ann Thompson
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Holiday Help and Hope Toyland Tuesday, sponsored by KMTV 3 News Now on
Dec. 7, also gave local businesses and organizations the
The Salvation Army helped 3,350 families in need this holiday season. opportunity to drop off the boxes of toys that had been
donated at their locations to The Salvation Army so that
Thanks to generous support from hundreds of
volunteers could get started on sorting. All toys and gifts
donated through Angel Tree and Toyland Tuesday were
volunteers and donors, 3,350 families across the distributed locally to families in need.
metro enjoyed delicious, nutritious meals this holiday
season and gifts under the tree on Christmas morning. Julie Omer was among the dozens of volunteers who
Here’s a recap of The Salvation Army’s Christmas donated their time and energy in the weeks leading up
assistance efforts this year. to Toyland Days, helping to organize, sort and prepare
thousands of toys for distribution. Omer retired from
Volunteer Julie Omer sorts donated toys for Toyland Days. Boys Town three years ago and has been a year-round
volunteer with The Salvation Army ever since.
Angel Tree and Toyland Days Offer a Treasure Trove of
Gifts for Parents in Need “I started with Winter Night Watch, and now I do Kids
Hundreds of parents had the opportunity to choose gifts Cruisin’ Kitchen in the summer, the backpack drive in
for their children during The Salvation Army’s annual August and Toyland in December,” she said as she sorted
Star 104.5 radio announcers Terri McCormick and Kurt Owens Toyland Days, held Dec. 17 and 18 at the Kroc Center, through a box of board games, clipboard in hand. “I
interviewed Capts. Alex and Carolina Yanez from the Kroc Center. Citadel Corps and North Corps. have always admired the work The Salvation Army does,
Adopt-A-Family Brings Joy and Delight to the Young so volunteering here is a good way to use my retirement
In the weeks leading up to Toyland Days, thousands of
and Old Alike years as productively as possible.”
new, unwrapped gifts were dropped off at Jensen Tire
Every December The Salvation Army partners with Star locations around the metro. Angel Tree gift tags were More than 12,000 toys were distributed to more than
104.5 to host the annual Adopt-A-Family Radiothon, also available at local Walmart stores, so shoppers could 1,450 families in the Omaha metro via Toyland Days and
Volunteers prepared 1,200 Thanksgiving dinners at the Kroc Center for which since 2000 has paired sponsors with nearly 41,000 purchase toys and leave them in the donation boxes before an emergency Christmas gift giveaway.
TurkeyFest 2021. families and older adults in need to help ensure that their exiting the store.
Christmas is merry and bright. “Because of the generosity of so many in our community,
TurkeyFest Celebrates 30 Years thousands of children were able to experience excitement
On Thanksgiving morning dozens of volunteers gathered This year’s radiothon was broadcast live from Nebraska
at The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Furniture Mart (NFM) on Dec. 2 and 3, with phone
"There's really no better feeling than knowing and joy on Christmas morning,” said Tiffanie McCowin,
director of Material Assistance and Seasonal Services
Community Center to prepare and deliver 1,200 turkey lines manned by volunteers at The Salvation Army that together, we made that happen." (MASS) for The Salvation Army of Omaha. “There’s
dinners with all the trimmings to older adults in the Western Divisional Headquarters. Nearly 1,900 metro- – Tiffanie McCowin, director of MASS really no better feeling than knowing that together, we
Omaha metro. This year marked the 30th anniversary area families and seniors were “adopted” over the two-day made that happen.”
of TurkeyFest, a program that began in 1991 when a radiothon and via an online sign-up in the days prior.
handful of volunteers partnered with The Salvation Army Sponsors then shopped for, wrapped and delivered gifts to
to provide 40 Thanksgiving meals to older adults in need. their adopted families in the days leading up to Christmas.
“I love the camaraderie, everyone doing their part and “My passion for volunteerism has rubbed off on my team “This Really Helps Us”
in tune with one another,” said volunteer Deb Grady, members and my manager,” said longtime Salvation Elvira was one of hundreds of parents, grandparents and guardians who
who arrived at the Kroc Center just before 6 a.m. on Army volunteer and Adopt-A-Family sponsor Crystal shopped for gifts at Toyland Days, which offers free toys to families in
Thanksgiving morning — something she’s been doing Butts, who is employed as an administrative assistant at need each year. She selected toys, games, stuffed animals and stocking
every Thanksgiving for more than 20 years. She prepared TD Ameritrade and coordinates the company’s Adopt- stuffers for six children in her family — her two youngest boys and four
her own family’s dinner on Wednesday so she could A-Family sponsorships every year. “I feel really fortunate grandchildren, ages newborn to 11.
commit to being at the Kroc Center for most of Thursday that I work with people who value helping others and Elvira is employed as a school bus driver but was out of work for several
morning. want to go out of their way to help kids.” months when Omaha Public Schools transitioned to remote learning in
2020. As a result, she is still struggling to catch up financially.
“I’ve made mashed potatoes for TurkeyFest for more
years than I can count,” Grady said. “It’s just part of my “It’s been rough,” she admitted. “But this really helps us. And I feel better knowing that because they’ll have
Thanksgiving tradition.” gifts, the kids won’t notice the hardship. They are so excited and counting down the days till Christmas.”
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Looking for Home Sweet Home Volunteer Spotlight Margie Smith
The Salvation Army’s transitional housing program helps families who are Volunteers help The Salvation Army “Do the Most Good.”
experiencing homelessness bridge the gap.
centers and managed a call center that fielded requests
A ngela Crowl does not have a very long list of wants.
for flood relief assistance. They also regularly volunteer
for The Salvation Army 7 Can Help Kids Back to School
“Stability and normalcy, that’s all I want,” she said. “My Backpack program, the Kids Cruisin’ Kitchen summer
kids deserve normalcy.” mobile lunch program and Winter Night Watch, a mobile
food program that serves hot meals and provides winter
For Crowl, who left home at age 15 and “chose the wrong
coats and accessories on cold nights to those experiencing
path” — a path that at one time included substance abuse
homelessness or near-homelessness in the metro.
(she has been clean and sober for several years) and, more
recently, homelessness — routine and structure would be “I’ll never forget the first time I went out with Winter
a blessing. Night Watch,” Smith recalled. “We ran out of coats and
gloves at the first stop; the need just blew me away. I said
“I feel like I’m always struggling to get stable,” she said.
to myself, ‘We’re not going to let this happen again.’”
“My goal is simple: to have a house and a routine.” Margie Smith
Angela Crowl and her three sons found housing through The Salvation
Smith and PenFed’s employees collect winter coats, gloves,
Crowl and her three boys — ages 15, 10 and 7 — have
been living in a three-bedroom apartment at Heritage
Army’s Renaissance Village.
Margie Smith is convinced she has the best job in the hats and socks all year long to ensure The Salvation Army’s
The Salvation Army to offer free childcare, mentoring and world. As the Omaha community relations specialist for food trucks — called canteens — are well-supplied when
Place in The Salvation Army’s Renaissance Village since
educational and social activities to kids and families in PenFed Credit Union, she is responsible for connecting they hit the streets on the coldest nights of the year. “We
April, after she left her boyfriend following a domestic
need. employees with volunteer opportunities around the metro. even have a group of ladies crocheting scarves to donate,”
incident.
“There’s nothing better than helping someone out,” said she said.
“Completely KIDS also picks up the boys and takes them Smith. “Helping others makes you a better person and a
The Women’s Center for Advancement (WCA) referred
on field trips when they don’t have school, which is great, better employee.” So far this year, PenFed has donated and delivered three
Crowl to The Salvation Army’s Renaissance Housing,
because I still have to work,” said Crowl, who is employed truckloads of winter outerwear to The Salvation Army
which offers six months of transitional housing.
as a server at Anthony’s Steakhouse. Volunteering is woven into PenFed’s company culture. in anticipation of the 2021-2022 Winter Night Watch
“Giving back to the community is encouraged from the season. PenFed is set to staff two canteens for two nights
Crowl is eligible for Section 8 housing but acknowledged top down; it’s a priority,” said Smith. “We like to be able every week this winter, and Smith is looking forward to
"I'm not going to give up. that trying to find permanent housing has been frustrating. to set an example for other companies to get involved in hitting the city streets with her team.
I'm going to find us a home." “There is nothing out there,” she said. “It’s so depressing. supporting our community as well.”
I call everywhere, but most renters either don’t take “I love this program, I love what The Salvation Army
– Angela Crowl
Section 8 vouchers, or they don’t have any three-bedroom does, and I love the feeling I get having made a small
apartments available.” "There's nothing better than difference in someone’s life,” she said.
Since then, life has improved dramatically for Crowl and Still, she is determined to find a safe, stable, permanent helping someone out."
her boys. The apartment came fully furnished, which was home for herself and her boys. Paying reduced rent at – Margie Smith
a blessing, said Crowl, who arrived at Heritage Place with Renaissance Village has allowed Crowl to save money for
very few household items. Her caseworker also helped her the first time in her life. “I’ve never had the opportunity to
stock up on everything from toilet paper and dish soap to do that before,” she said. She is hopeful that with patience Smith estimates more than half of PenFed’s 600 employees
food and pantry supplies. and perseverance, she’ll find permanent housing soon and at its two call centers in Omaha volunteer for various
have the financial resources to pay the rent. organizations, including The Salvation Army.
Crowl is especially grateful that her kids have developed
friendships with other children whose families are also “I’m not going to give up,” she said. “I’m going to find us Over the years, PenFed employees have launched dozens
residents in the transitional housing program. After school a home.” of collection drives and donated tens of thousands of
on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, the boys enjoy activities items to The Salvation Army — from winter coats and
with their peers and with staff from the nonprofit after- More information about The Salvation Army’s housing personal hygiene products to food and school supplies.
school program Completely KIDS, which partners with programs can be found at salarmyomaha.org. The Salvation Army’s Winter Night Watch program provided more than
Following the catastrophic flooding in 2019, PenFed 9,000 meals during winter 2021 to those experiencing homelessness and
volunteers staffed The Salvation Army’s disaster relief food insecurity.
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A Season of Generosity
The Salvation Army’s Tree of Lights Campaign Exceeds Its 2021 Goal
A mid all the ups and downs of the ongoing pandemic, Jim Landen and C.L. Landen of Security National Bank;
Mark Duren of Lutz; Bob Reed Sr. of Physicians Mutual;
the generosity of the Omaha community never wavers.
and Megan Neiles-Brasch, Rhonda Crawford, Matthew
We are pleased to report that thanks to an outpouring
Ray and Dr. Fateama Fulmore of Omaha Public Schools
of support, The Salvation Army exceeded its Tree of
— participated in CEO bell ringing at kettles across the Maj. Greg Thompson with Ken and Annie Bird at the Best Kettle Day
Lights campaign goal of $3.4 million. The funds raised Ever event.
metro area.
will support food programs, youth development, material
The Salvation Army’s Tree of Lights at American National Bank.
assistance, older adult services and other social services
“We feel it’s very important to give back to the
programs for thousands in the metro area in the coming
community,” said Physicians Mutual Chief Marketing
year.
Officer Melissa Crawford, who rang bells at Hy-Vee in
December with Bob Reed Sr., former CEO and president
Here are some highlights from this year’s successful Tree
and current chairman of the board. “The Salvation Army
of Lights Campaign:
is such a good organization that helps so many people; we
are proud to support their work.”
Best Kettle Day Ever
The Salvation Army of Omaha’s first official Best Kettle
Day Ever on Dec. 3 was a tremendous success, raising Salvation Army board member Anne Baxter, 2021 Tree of Lights
A member of the Omaha Central marching band at the Tree of Lights event. Co-chair Meg Dodge, Salvation Army Board Chair Dr. Joann
$196,016 in a single day via kettles in Omaha, Council Schaefer and Phil Haines.
Bluffs and Fremont. Sponsored by NP Dodge Real Estate
and FNBO, the Best Kettle Day Ever raised more than
twice the previous record for single-day kettle revenue in
the Omaha metro.
$20 Kettle Challenge
Thanks to generous gifts from CQuence Health Group
and Nomi Health, every $20 bill donated to a red kettle
Meg and Nate Dodge
in Omaha, Council Bluffs and Fremont on Dec. 17 and
18 was matched.
Tree of Lights Chairs Meg and Nate Dodge Kick Off
the Campaign
On a blustery November evening, 2021 Tree of Lights "The money we raise at this time of the year
Chairs Meg and Nate Dodge officially kicked off The allows us to serve people 365 days of the year From left to right: Melissa Crawford, Bob Reed Sr., Allen Reed, Ed
Salvation Army’s annual Tree of Lights campaign with Salvation Army board life member Sharon Marvin Igel and Annie Bird.
Kaspar and Salvation Army board member Mark Nelson, all of Physicians
a festive gathering at NP Dodge Real Estate’s corporate — and we are only able to do that because Mutual, participated in CEO bell ringing.
headquarters. Friends and supporters gathered to enjoy we have great community partnerships."
the annual lighting of The Salvation Army tree, which – Maj. Greg Thompson
could be seen up the hill at American National Bank,
where more supporters enjoyed holiday festivities, the
tree lighting ceremony and a performance by the Omaha
“This support makes it possible for us not only to serve
Central marching band.
people at Christmastime but throughout the year,” said
Salvation Army Divisional Commander Maj. Greg
CEO Bell Ringing
Thompson. “The money we raise at this time of the year
CEOs from seven local companies and Omaha Public
allows us to serve people 365 days of the year – and we
Schools – including Connie Ryan of Streck; Patrick Dees
are only able to do that because we have great community
of WoodmenLife; Robin Larsen of Cobalt Credit Union;
partnerships.”
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Maj. Greg Thompson, American National Bank Executive Co-chair Wende Kotouc,
Nate Dodge, Clark Lauritzen and Jeff Beckman at the Tree of Lights event Maj. Lee Ann Thompson, Mayor Stothert’s Chief of Staff Tom Warren and KETV
hosted by NP Dodge Real Estate. anchor/reporter David Earl.
Roundup Fair and Festival, The Nature Conservancy of
The Salvation Army Names Four New Nebraska, Merrymakers Association, Douglas County
Advisory Board Members Fair and the Brownell-Talbot Alumni Council. He has also
served on the professional boards of the Business Ethics
Alliance in Omaha, North Omaha Development Project,
American National Bank and the National Auctioneers
Association. Moore regularly donates his time and skills
as a charity auctioneer.
Shawn Oswald is president and general manager of
KETV Omaha. Previous to his appointment in 2020,
he was employed as president and general manager of
KHBS-TV/KHOG-TV and The Arkansas CW — the
ABC and CW affiliates in the Fayetteville and Fort Smith,
Arkansas, markets. He has also held industry sales and
Catherine French McGill Denise Natali-Paine Scott Moore Shawn Oswald general management positions in Milwaukee; Fort Myers,
Florida; and Wichita, Kansas. His appointment at KETV Former Board Chair Joleen David Honored
The Salvation Army of Omaha recently named the
through transformation with a clear understanding of
business drivers and organizational imperatives. Previous
marks a return to Omaha and KETV, where he worked as with Exceptional Service Award
following four community leaders to its Omaha Advisory an account executive at the outset of his career. Longtime advisory board member Joleen David
to her work in the technology and telecommunications
Board, which supports the work of The Salvation Army in recently accepted the Exceptional Service
industry, Natali-Paine served as an intelligence officer in During his six-year tenure at KHBS/KHOG, Oswald
the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro by providing mission- Award from Divisional Commander Maj. Greg
the U.S. Army. expanded local news coverage, oversaw a construction
based leadership and strategic guidance. Thompson on behalf of the Central Territory.
project that tripled the station’s newsroom space and led a During her 12 years on the board, David served
Natali-Paine holds a Bachelor of Arts in International successful initiative to improve the station’s sales, marketing
Catherine French McGill is a partner at the firm of a two-year term as board chair, led two successful
Affairs from Lafayette College in Pennsylvania and has and promotions strategies. Under his leadership, KHBS/
Lamson Dugan & Murray LLP, where her practice Tree of Lights campaigns and contributed her
completed graduate coursework with the University of KHOG was awarded four Mid-America regional Emmy
focuses in the areas of estate planning and administration, extensive marketing and public relations expertise
Edinburgh Business School’s Heriot Watt University and Awards and the Arkansas-Oklahoma Associated Press
real estate, guardianships/conservatorships and nonprofit as a member of the PR and Marketing Committee.
advanced studies with the U.S. Department of Defense. Broadcasters awards for Best Spot News, Best Weather
corporate governance. She also serves as corporate counsel Under her leadership as owner and president,
She is also a national award-winning cartoonist and a Coverage and Best Website. The Arkansas CW also earned
to closely held businesses and their owners. SKAR Advertising (now Smith Kroeger) donated
committed volunteer with several veteran, hospice, equine two national Apex Awards from the CW Network. thousands of hours of marketing, design, campaign
and mentoring organizations.
McGill is a 2013 graduate of Creighton University School management and public relations consulting to
of Law. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Oswald graduated from John Brown University in The Salvation Army of Omaha over 15 years.
Scott Moore is co-owner of the commercial auction firm Siloam Springs, Arkansas, with a bachelor’s degree in
Administration in Economics from Creighton University
PartnersBid LLC, which specializes in the disposition broadcasting.
in 2010 and a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP)
and liquidation of commercial assets, and partner at the
designation from the American College of Financial
commercial real estate firm OMNE Partners. Prior to
Services in 2019. McGill serves as an executive council
his career at PartnersBid and OMNE Partners, he was
member of the Omaha Bar Association and is also a
employed in commercial real estate at World Group
board member for The Salvation Army Early Head Start
Commercial and at the commercial real estate investment
program and the Gilbert C. Swanson Foundation, and a
firm CBRE/MEGA. He is a certified auctioneer and Omaha Salvation Army Advisory Board
guild member for the Women’s Center for Advancement.
real estate auctioneer and a licensed real estate agent in Executive Committee Life, Emeritus & National Board Members Advisory Board Members
Nebraska. Dr. Joann Schaefer, Chair Mike Cassling, Sharon Marvin Igel, Life Anne Baxter Melissa Marvin
Denise Natali-Paine is vice president at Cox Business National Board Chair Member
Kim Weiss, Vice Chair Catherine French McGill Scott Moore
Omaha, a division of Cox Communications, where she Dr. Jonathan Hal Daub, Emeritus Member Terry Moore, Emeritus Member Dr. Josette Gordon-Simet Denise Natali-Paine
Moore serves on The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation
is responsible for commercial service including sales, Benjamin-Alvarado Tom Hillmer, Emeritus James Ryan, Emeritus Member Tim Harrison Mark Nelson
Advisory Board and the Elkhorn Public Schools Dave Bishop Member Charles Sederstrom, former Marc Hock Kathy O'Connor
service delivery, assurance and customer support across Fred Hunzeker, National National Board Member and
Foundation Board. His past community involvement Mike Cassling Jim Huerter Shawn Oswald
the Omaha commercial market. With more than 25 years Dr. Viv Ewing
Board Member Emeritus Member
Chip James Scott Roberts
includes service on the boards of the Strategic Air and Jeannette James, Emeritus Dr. Lee Simmons, Emeritus
of experience in commercial technology, digital strategy Daniel Kennelly Member Member Rev. Dr. E. Scott Jones Aaron Schapper
Space Museum, Prevent Blindness Nebraska, River City Fred Hunzeker
and cable industries, she has led multiple companies James Landen, former Gene Spence, Life Member Daniel Kennelly Mayor Jean Stothert
Steve Seline National Board Member and Nick Taylor, Emeritus Member Kari Kirchhoefer Dr. Maria Vazquez
Ana Lopez Shalla Emeritus Member L.B. “Red” Thomas, Life
Jim Smith Carl Mammel, Life Member
Member
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Community Leader Terry Moore Honored
“God has given each of us a path to walk, and if we stay on that path, we will help our
fellow man. My path led to the Kroc Center.” – Terry Moore
above self has been a hallmark of Moore’s life and career.
Among the many landmarks and projects that benefited
from his vision and guiding hand, none is more important
to The Salvation Army than the Kroc Center, which Moore
worked tirelessly to bring to South Omaha. Consecrated in
2009, the Kroc Center has offered thousands in Omaha
the chance to discover, explore and nurture their unique,
God-given gifts.
In his remarks at the event, Moore applauded The Salvation
Majs. Greg and Lee Ann Thompson with Terry Moore at the Kroc Center.
Army’s wide array of youth development programs and
M ore than 50 community leaders joined Majs. Greg and social services that “offer a hand up” to those who are most
Lee Ann Thompson and emcee Hal Daub on Oct. 28 at in need. “The Salvation Army is an organization that never
The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community stops giving, ever,” he said. “The most important thing each
Center to honor Terry Moore with the unveiling of a and every one of us needs is love, and we get that love from
commemorative plaque in recognition of his leadership, The Salvation Army.”
perseverance and commitment to Omaha and its people. Thank you, Terry Moore, for your commitment to The
As America’s longest-serving AFL-CIO officer, a civic Salvation Army and the people of Omaha.
visionary and a fierce advocate for working families, service
How Can We Help?
Jeff Beckman John Wehrle
Executive Director of Development Assistant Director of Development
Office: 402-898-5902 Office: 402-898-6052
Cell: 402-326-8790 Cell: 402-599-0142
Jeff.Beckman@usc.salvationarmy.org John.Wehrle@usc.salvationarmy.org
Jenny Herstein Todd Andrews
Director of Philanthropy Director of Integrated Communications
Office: 402-898-6004 Office: 402-898-7538
Cell: 402-210-5471 Cell: 402-913-6902
Jenny.Herstein@usc.salvationarmy.org Todd.Andrews@usc.salvationarmy.org
The Salvation Army Western Divisional Headquarters
10755 Burt St., Omaha, NE 68114 | 402-898-7700
salarmyomaha.org
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