Boys and Girls ClubPresented By:

Donte Rumph

History

In 1865, William Booth, an ordained Methodist minister, aided by his wife Catherine, formed an evangelical group dedicated to preaching among the "unchurched" people living in the midst of the appalling poverty in London's East End. Booth's ministry recognized the interdependence of material, emotional and spiritual needs. In addition to preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ, Booth became involved in the feeding and sheltering of the hungry and homeless and in rehabilitation of alcoholics

Booth and his followers, originally known as The Christian Mission, became The Salvation Army in 1878, when the organization evolved in a quasi-military pattern. Booth became "the General" and officers' ranks were given to his ministers

In 1880, George Scott Railton and the "Seven Hallelujah Lassies" (as they were called by the local newspaper) arrived in New York City to "officially" open the work of The Salvation Army in the United States. They immediately set about to preach the gospel of Christ and serve the poorest of the poor through practical acts of compassion

The Daily Leader, Lexington, KY, February 7, 1886, read, "Salvation Army to Bombard Lexington Tonight." The gospel was preached in an open-air meeting at the Courthouse on Main Street drawing a huge crowd. Meetings followed for a time in rented halls. The Salvation Army, which had closed due to lack of funding, re-opened for good in 1903

The kettle tradition was started in 1891 by Captain Joseph McFee in San Francisco to help fund a Christmas dinner for the poor. He received permission to place a pot at the Oakland ferry landing to raise money for the poor. Today, the Christmas kettle stands as a symbol of service, a refreshing reminder amid the commercialism of the holidays that people do still care for one another

Mission Statement

To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

Core Programs

Character and Leadership

Education and Career

Health and Life Skills

The Arts

Sports, Fitness and Recreation

After Schools Program

Open Monday - Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Homework help and Tutoring

Computer Center

Games and Recreation

Arts and Crafts

Quarter Mile Math

Lexia Reader Program

Summer Camp

 Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.(10 week program). Summer 2013 Dates:  May 28 - August 2.  Closed July 4th

swimming

the arts

field trips

sports and recreational activities

character development

Youth Basketball League

Children grades K-8

Games begin January 4.

Practices last from 30 minutes to a hour

Technology Available

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/salvationarmylexington

Technology Suggested

Youtube

Blogs

Twitter

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