2016 Cascade Division Annual Report · bridges span the Willamette and Columbia Rivers, connecting both east/west and north/ south. Bridges are used to carry cargo and people, connecting

2016 Cascade Division Annual Report

Mount Hood National Forest, Oregon

I am doing the most good.I am hope.

I am compassion.I am strength.

I am faith.

I am doing the most good.I serve a community.

A region.A nation.A world.

I serve heroes.I serve victims.

I serve a sovereign God.

I am doing the most good.I am an Army.

Drafted by the Creator.Commissioned by a man who defied death.My enemies are despair and destruction.

My ammunition is grace and mercy.My allies are generosity and benevolence.

I am an Army.Helping others be all they can be.

I am doing the most good.I feed empty stomachs and hungry souls.

I rebuild ruined homes and shattered lives.I am a willing listener for a veteran with stories to tell.

I am a bottled water and an encouraging smile for a weary firefighter.I am an answered prayer.

A silver lining.A second chance.

I am doing the most good.I am a humble steward of other people’s generosity.

I am a grateful courier of a stranger’s kindness.I am the faithful executor of others’ goodwill.

I take responsibility seriously.I am blessed.

I am a blessing.

I AM THE SALVATION ARMY. I AM DOING THE MOST GOOD.

The Salvation Army Cascade Division Annual Report 2016 3

CONTENTSLetter from the Divisional Commander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Salem Kroc Center Birthday Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Filling the Bus with Joy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Community Food Pantry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

The Salvation Army Female Emergency Shelter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Community Family Shelter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2016 Cascade Division at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

People Assisted in 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2016 Revenue & Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

4 The Salvation Army Cascade Division Annual Report 2016

The best way to cross a river on a regular basis – build a bridge. Portland is often referred to as “Bridgetown” as a plethora of bridges span the Willamette and Columbia Rivers, connecting both east/west and north/south. Bridges are used to carry cargo and people, connecting diverse communities to one another; however, bridges require maintenance to continue their mission.

For over 150 years, The Salvation Army has been a bridge within communities. Providing a “hand up” with the dollars provided by you, our supporters. Because of your efforts, the bridge remains strong, transporting our neighbors from the depths of poverty, addiction, and food insecurity towards healthy, active and productive lives. In turn, they become a part of the throngs who help keep the bridge strong and safe, ready and willing to help another journey to safety.

The pages within this report tell the stories of just a few who have crossed the bridge from hopelessness to happiness. They are the recipients of food, clothing, shelter, and an encouraging word. Their stories are different yet quite similar – they were in need and found a bridge of hope. But the need continues. There are still those who need a bridge built into their community. As the cost of business has escalated, bridges have become more expensive. Your help is needed to continue building bridges. Your continued gift of $20, $50, $100 or more will provide

additional meals, shelter, sports, music, and summer camp for families and individuals who may not have had another opportunity to cross the bridge.

Coming into our summer camp, Camp Kuratli at Trestle Glen, you have to cross either one of two bridges before reaching the main camp. Until you cross the bridge, you will never know what excitement waits for you. Last year, we implemented a camp which takes participants in our residential programs to camp for a weekend. Last year, 26 brave souls ventured forth and loved the time spent at camp. In September another larger group went, based on word of mouth from the first adventurers. Recently, over 80 adventurers came to camp – on the word of mouth from those who had crossed the bridge.

Over the past year, 361,193 bridge crossers have been helped with your assistance. Thank you for your support for the past year, and thank you for your continued support in the future. Let’s keep building bridges together into our communities!

With Warm Regards,

Michael Zielinski, MajorDivisional CommanderCascade Division

DIVISIONAL COMMANDER

from the

Building Bridges


STORIESFeature


BIRTHDAYTHE SALEM KROC CENTER

Party

After weeks of planning, a mother had to make a tough call - she had to cancel her son’s birthday party. With tears in her eyes, the mother called the Kroc Corps Community Center and explained to Venessa that no one was going to show up for her autistic son’s seventh birthday party. Venessa instantly sympathized with this mother:

“As a parent of an autistic child myself, I know what the daily struggles are for her. Being able to take care of this one thing, to make sure that this little boy had a birthday party, was my mission.”

Venessa recognized how important it was for this little boy to have a happy birthday. She asked the mom if she would agree to keep her party reservation if there would be other kids who could attend. The mother agreed and Venessa went right to work.

She began calling staff, friends and family and eventually pulled together a group of children

who would all come and celebrate this child’s special day. Going even further, Venessa discovered that the little boy had a fondness for police officers, so she reached out to the Salem Police Department who agreed to be a part of the surprise.

On the day of the party, a shy and excited boy arrived at the Kroc Center to a whole host of people who were there to wish him a very happy birthday. As balloon animals were made and games were played, the lights dimmed and a team of Police Officers entered into the party with a candle-lit cake singing, “happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you….” The boy’s eyes lit up as bright as the candles on the cake, and his mother could not hold back her tears. Only this time, they weren’t tears of disappointment - they were tears of joy.

Visit www.salem.kroccenter.org for more of about The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center

The boy’s eyes lit up as bright as the candles on the cake, and his mother could not hold back her tears. . .

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”NOT TEARS OF DISAPPOINTMENT, TEARS OF JOY.


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”Over 6,000 people in the Boise area received help during the Christmas season, thanks to The Salvation Army Boise Corps’ Toy N Joy program:

“We had a tough time last year. I was unemployed and didn’t know what to do about Christmas. My friend told me about Toys for Joy and I went and signed up. Thanks to that program, my boys had a very happy Christmas and, to me, that was the best gift I could have ever gotten. We are all doing well this year and plan to help a family in need this coming Christmas. Everything about that program is nothing short of a miracle and a blessing.” - Toy N Joy Recipient, Boise

Donating, collecting and distributing holiday cheer is a community wide effort with hundreds of groups and partners who make it possible. Over 50 area businesses hosted Angel Trees and a team of “elves” made

weekly runs to pick up toys. It was a record-breaking year for Fred Meyer Stores and the 20th Annual Stuff the Bus Toy Drive with Valley Regional Transit, collecting over 9,000 toys to distribute to kids and families in need.

Volunteers from local businesses, service groups and church members transformed the Thrift Store into a magical toy shop. There, families who were struggling to make ends meet could put those cares aside for a moment and choose something special for their child for Christmas. On Christmas morning, thousands of children who would have had nothing to open instead woke up to a gift under the tree; their parents received the gift of hope and joy as well.

Visit cascade.salvationarmy.org for more more about what The Salvation Army is doing in Boise, ID

On Christmas morning, thousands of children who would have had nothing to open instead woke up to a gift.

GIFTS OF HOPE AND JOY FOR ALL

BUSFILLING

in Boise, Idaho

WITHJoyTHE


The Salvation Army recognizes that different cultures require a variety of food options and its goal is to meet those individual needs with respect to their social, cultural and dietary needs. In response, the shopping style food bank in Albany, Oregon gives people an opportunity to select the food themselves, rather than be given a food box with items they may or may not use.

Major Brenda Hathorn, Officer and Administrator shares, “Our ability to allow people to choose their food, furthers our commitment to serve without discrimination. No matter who you are, where you are from,

or what your circumstance is; if you are need of help, we wish to extend to you the resources we have to the fullest.”

In 2016, The Salvation Army in Albany served over 10,000 people in need in Albany. Thanks to a generous donation from the community, The Salvation Army recently installed a walk-in freezer and refrigerator. This will expand their capacity to serve more families in the coming years with good, nutritious food to anyone in need.

Visit albany.salvationarmy.org to learn more.

The Salvation Army recognizes that different cultures require a variety of food options and

its goal is to meet those individual needs.

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in the Willamette Valley

FOOD PANTRYSELECTING THE FOOD YOU CAN USE

COMMUNITY


With no money, no housing and no one to turn to after fleeing her abuser, Rachel found The Salvation Army Female Emergency Shelter (SAFES). SAFES is a low-barrier shelter that provides food, shelter, case-management and day services to women in need. In fact, SAFES provided over 33,000 safe, dry and warm places of rest for women in 2016.

Rachel participated in the Safe Harbor program, which is a clean and sober living space, where women receive case-management and support to overcome individual barriers, develop skills, and obtain permanent housing.

“Safe Harbor made me more prepared to live in the real world again. Not only did they help with getting the housing, they helped me with furniture and necessities after I moved in.” – Rachel

Since completing the Safe Harbor program, she now has a place of her own, the skills to succeed, and employment with the Portland Public School District.

Visit safes.salvationarmy.org to learn more about the various programs

SALVATION ARMY FEMALE EMERGENCY SHELTER

S.A.F.E.S.

in Portland, Oregon

SAFE HARBOR MADE ME MORE PREPARED to live in the real world again. Not only did they

help with getting the housing, they helped me with furniture and necessities after I moved in.

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in Nampa, Idaho

FAMILY SHELTERCOMMUNITY

The Salvation Army Nampa Family Shelter was the one place that I could go… it was home.

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”There are many shelters available for women and children, or men independently; however, families often rely on the strength and support of each other to get them through difficult times.

The Salvation Army in Nampa, Idaho has seen this need for keeping families together. It is the only family shelter in its area and is dedicated to supporting the needs of the whole family and allow for a chance to get back on their feet. The shelter provides a safe place for a family to sleep, nutritious meals, a resource center, personal case-management and a staff who care for the well-being of all who come and received services.

Misty, a one-time resident at the shelter, went from losing her husband to losing everything. Homeless, with two children, she found

herself struggling to provide for herself and her kids.

“The Salvation Army Nampa Family Shelter was the one place that I could go… it was home.”

Misty spent six months in the shelter, rebuilding her life and restoring her family – something she confesses she could not do on her own.

“We’re in a better place now. Currently I’m working and just got a raise. We have a vehicle, a three bedroom place we’re renting, paid off my debts and going back to school… I want to give back now.”

Visit nampa.salvationarmy.org for more about what The Salvation Army is doing in Nampa.


REVIEW2016 Data


2016 AT A GLANCE

361,193

113,969

435,898

51,082

39,122 159,486

TOTAL PEOPLE SERVED

TOTAL NIGHTS LODGING

MEALS & SNACKS SERVED

RECEIVED CHRISTMAS ASSISTANCE

TOTAL VOLUNTEERS HOURS SERVED

= 1,000 people

The Salvation Army Cascade Division


PEOPLE ASSISTED in 2016

Albany Corps ......................10,866

Bend Corps ............................ 9,671

Boise Corps ......................... 32,778

Caldwell Corps ..................... 7,964

Coos Bay Corps ..................... 6,811

Eugene Citadel ..................... 7,248

Grants Pass Corps .............. 29,714

Gresham Corps .................. 25,907

Idaho Falls Corps .................9,463

McMinnville Corps .............. 7,875

Medford Citadel ................. 14,619

Moore St. Corps ..................16,260

Nampa Corps ......................15,604

Newport Corps ...................... 1,574

Pendleton Corps ................... 1,748

Portland Tabernacle & Rose Center .......................6,484

Roseburg Corps ..................... 7,472

Salem /Kroc Center............35,831

Springfield Corps .................4,453

The Dalles Corps ..................4,692

Tualatin Valley Citadel ..... 21,017

Twin Falls Corps .................. 2,470

Services Extension ...............2,483

Service Centers

Baker City ................................ 315

Klamath Falls .....................18,529

La Grande .......................... 42,035

Pocatello ................................5,479

Camp Kuratli ........................ 6,537

Disaster Services..................... 122

Home Front War Relief........... 216

Metro Programs

S.A.F.E.S................................2,645

Veterans & Family Center ... 1,218

White Shield ............................ 438

West Womens .......................... 655


Balance Forward $5,378,384.00

REVENUEPublic Contributions $15,508,811 Government Funds $5,493,967Gifts-In-Kind $8,966,413 Program Service Fees $943,005United Way $147,136 Sales to the Public/Other Revenue $6,137,361Capital/Endowment Investments $5,866,232

Total Revenue $43,036,287

EXPENSESOperating Expenses Corps Community Centers $11,183,599 Residential and Institutional $7,814,796Other Social Services $16,112,311 Total Operating Expenses $35,110,706

Supporting Expenses Management and General $5,138,735Fundraising $3,352,607 Total Supporting Expenses $8,491,342

Total Expenses $43,602,048

Revenue Over Expenses ($566,751)

Accumulated Surplus $4,811,643

2016 REVENUE & EXPENSES

YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS AT WORKFundraising ........................ $3,352,607

Management & General ...... $5,138,735

Corps & Community Centers .......... $11,183,599

Social Services ................... $16,112,311

Residential & Institutional .................... $7,814,796

37%18%

12%

8%

25%

The Salvation Army Cascade Division Annual Report 2016 15Boise National Forest, Idaho

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The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian

church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission

is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

MISSION STATEMENT

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2016 Cascade Division Annual Report · bridges span the Willamette and Columbia Rivers, connecting both east/west and north/ south. Bridges are used to carry cargo and people, connecting