March 4

 

PLEASE JOIN THE SALVATION ARMY DELTA CORPS IN OUR RIBBON CUTTING OF OUR NEW FACILITY TO BE HELD MARCH 4, SUNDAY.

We are looking forward to meeting and touring the property with the community of East Contra Costa County, come learn what the Salvation Army of the Delta does for our community in far East County.

We will also be inducting new members of the Advisory board. Refreshments will be served.

Major Jackie has planed an awesome afternoon at 3pm, 620 East Tregallas Rd., Antioch. Please don't miss out!!!

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January 2012

Hello All,

We the Salvation Army Advisory Board would like to invite you to join us Jan 29 (Sunday) when we will be walking from our previous location (525 East 18th Street  Antioch, CA) to our NEW location, 620 E Tregallas Road, Antioch (weather permitting).  This is an exciting time as we will be installing new board members as well. 

Our new building will enable us to add services to our already dynamic programs and look to all of you to help us celebrate this move.

The festivities will begin at 2pm with the walk from E 18th St. to the new location (about 1.5miles) and then coffee and munchies will be served in our new facility.   

Any questions? please call me, mj at (925) 382 8743-cell or Major Jackie (925) 

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JANUARY 2012

Wishing you all a prosperous NEW YEAR in Spirit, Health and Wealth... May God Bless You ALL...

This is an exciting year for your Salvation Army-Delta Corps!!! We are moving into our new building this month and with that comes new responsibilities and opportunities. 

We have a hard working advisory board and we are looking for more members. If you are interested in becoming a board member please contact Major Jackie, (925)525 0324.

If you would like to speak with me personallty I am available at: (925) 382 8743-cell.   

We have our first board meeting of the year on Jan 26. We will be putting together what I know will be a great plan for this year.... 

mj

What a great SUNDAY!!!!

Just attended the Salvation Army-Delta Corps 9am morning service with my 3yr old grandsons... How uplifting, the singing was superb and the camaraderie very special.  I will be going back!!!!

I am so happy to say WELCOME to Shannon Skinner and Heidi Stagnitto who joined our Advisory Board... I knew from the first conversation with them that they will be a force to be reckoned with!!!

We  could not accomplish any of our goals without the dedication of our Advisory Board.

A special Thank You to T.J. Bradley of the Antioch Kiwanis who is making himself available to help recruit the High School Seniors of East County for bell ringing this year.

We have two special NEW committees this year: Chaperone Committee and PR/FUND Raising. 

Heidi Stagnitto has committed to chairing the "Chaperone" committee and will be doing the recruiting for this years bell ringing.


Shannon Skinner is with Barnes and Noble in Antioch, she will be using her skills in PR and Fund Raising. 


The OBR committee is working hard thru the efforts of Emily Slatten and TJ Bradley.

If you can spare the time to help these committees call Major Jackie at (925) 525 0324.

Salvation Army-Delta Corps YARDSALE

We are moving and need to sell excess furniture, if you are interested or know of someone who might be, please send them "on over"....

Kiwanis-Oakley Monday Night Aug 1, 2011

Ruth Buzzard will be speaking to the Kiwanis in Oakley this Monday evening at 6:30pm at the Round Table Pizza on Main St. in Oakley. We wish her luck in recruiting some chaperons for our Christmas Season.  It is so important for the youth of today to be lead by the adults, only through the hands on experience can the children learn the true meaning of community spirit.

BIG Thank you to the Brentwood LIONS

A BIG thank you to the Brentwood Lions for a generous donation of $100.00 for our upcoming Christmas Season AND for allowing us to speak about our need for chaperones.


We had at least eight sign ups last Wednesday, July 20. Ruth Buzzard and I explained our program and how the proceeds benefit East County Residents ONLY.   


We would like to speak to more organizations and we need YOUR help in doing so. If you belong to an organization that would allow us to speak we would be very GRATEFUL.  We must start now to have a program in place before Oct 15. That means lots of scheduling  between Adults and High Schoolers.


We cannot approach the students until we know what the adults can contribute. Please contact either myself, mj at (925) 382 8743 or Major Jackie at (925) 525 0324

it's time to get the PUSH ON

Its that time of year!!! We need help getting chaperons for our High school Students this bell ringing season. We have changed things up a bit and want to emphasize the need of Adults steering our young people in their community involvement.

I am happy to say Ruth Buzzard and myself will be addressing the Brentwood Lions on this very subject July 20. If any of our readers can help us speak to groups about chaperoning we would very MUCH appreciate your endorsements...

THINGS ARE STEAMING AHEAD!!!!

WELLLLLLL, things have gotten off to a grand start here at SA-DC. We have a lot of new members for the Advisory Board and would like a few more... there are so many things that need to be done.

We have three committees in place and would now like some volunteer help to make it all happen for OUR East County.  Anyone interested in being on one of three committees that are now established?  

They are: 

1. Volunteer Committee (finding adults to chaperon middle/high school students during bell ringing season) as well as speaking to the various schools.. Linda Vogelgesang and Dane Dearlove, Co-Chairs

2. Events Committee: Nov 5 kickoff and Brentwood Christmas parade.  Emily Slatten- Chair

3. Grant Research Committee:  Help research and formulate plans for available grants.  Barbara Cowan- Chair

We have lots of good ideas and the know how to make it happen, help is what we need plenty of.. soooo that being said, how about calling either MJ (925) 382 8743-cell or Major Jackie (925) 525 0324 and find out how you may be of service.

Your comments are welcome and we invite you to become a follower of our Salvation Army-Delta Corps Blog  (SA-DC) 

WOW!!! What a DAY

Attended an All Day Seminar on Grant Writing that was sponsored by Supervisor Federal Glover, it was GREAT!!  I have attended a few classes/seminars and this was EXCELLENT... David Fraser and Lavonna Martin really know their stuff.  I have been inspired not just for the grant writing but what ideas it stimulated for our Salvation Army East County. 

We are looking for committee volunteers that will be chaired by board members... anybody interested in helping this years projects for YOUR East County neighbors?

Please call Major Jackie at 525 9324 or me mj at 382 8743-cell... we will be happy to answer any questions.

IF ANYONE IS A RETIRED RESEARCH TYPE, HOW ABOUT GIVING US A HAND IN THE GRANT RESEARCHING DEPARTMENT??????  You would have a willing "minion".. ME... mj

Board Meeting, Feb 9, DHSC, 6:30pm

We are having our first 2011 Board meeting on Feb 9, Wednesday, 6:30pm at Diamond Hills Sports Club, would you like to attend and see what we are all about??? We are recruiting for our Advisory Board who can make a difference in East Contra Costa County for those less fortunate.  YOU are cordially invited to attend.

Our Tea on Feb 5 was very productive, so many great ideas that we want to implement as soon as we have a committee... lots going on. Come join us and see how you can help..

Update January 25, 2011

 

Well people, things are coming along well. We are having a tea on Feb 5 for prospective Board Members and look forward to discussing what we can all do to help East Contra Costa County's needy. 

Last year brought a lot of new ideas and we were actually able to implement a few with the help of  SA Headquarters in Sacramento.They have great PR and IT people who made things so easy for us.

We learned a lot this last year about what worked and what didn't  and with help from new board members we will be stronger and more effective for those needing help the most....

I will update you on our upcoming tea and let you know how it all goes.... mj

YEAH 2011!!!

Well best news came in yesterday, we are actually UP over 2009 in donations, what a relief!!! Our kettles did not do as well BUT overall donations were slightly up and the new Great is GOOD in this economy so we are all very happy!

We are going to be forming a new sub committee to help recruit adult volunteers for the upcoming season. 

What we found out this year was that we had the willing high school volunteers but not the adult chaperons.  Soooooo, if anyone would be so kind as to sign on for the OBR (Operation Bell Ringer) committee it would be so appreciated!!!

Here's to Fabulous 2011....

Sad to say: a very poor year for giving

Sorry to ADMIT, this was the worst year for charitable giving, in more ways then one. 

Personally I can understand the IMPACT THE ECONOMY HAS ON MANY OF US . BUT WHERE WAS THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT , TIME FOR THE NEEDY.....not having the time to volunteer to help your fellow man is a bit beyond my thinking. 

This coming year, 2011, we of the Salvation Army-Delta Corp will try harder and START EARLIER to recruit volunteers for our next Christmas Season. 

  This last season showed us that  the "teens" of East Contra Costa County were willing, but the lack of adult chaperones was poor.  THEREFORE, we need to recruit a "team" of adults, who would be A MODEL FOR THE GROWING GENERATION  standing  and supporting our youth in belling ringing. 

WHAT A WONDERFUL  way to SHOW HOW ONE CAN  help A NEEDY fellow ...Don't you agree? 

That said, how about giving me a call (925) 382 8743 or an email and committing NOW for the new year to help out with Operation Bell Ringer????

On another note:
We need your experience, would you give us a little of your time?
We are now recruiting for the  Advisory Board Members for the Salvation Army-Delta Corps.... 
Those interested please take the time and call me at (925) 382 8743-cell for more information.... mj

Rick Lemyre and his group COME THROUGH

Rick Lemyre and his group have just given the Salvation Army-Delta Corps a huge lift by donating HUNDREDS of Toys.... we are still way short of the goal (1000) but the good Lord is looking out after us... Please Help this season by Bell Ringing, donating Toys or MONEY.....  

THE SALVATION ARMY SERVING EASTERN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY IN DESPERATION MODE

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                          December 9, 2010

THE SALVATION ARMY SERVING EASTERN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY

 IN DESPERATION MODE FOR DONATED TOYS

Organization Only Has 34 Toys Out of the 13,000 Needed for Registered Families

Antioch (CA)-The Salvation Army serving Eastern Contra Costa County (California’s delta region) is

officially in desperation mode when it comes to the need for donated toys.

The organization has 650 families registered to receive Christmas assistance this year consisting of

new toys for children and food boxes for families.  The numbers of families in need is about 30% 

higher than in previous years. 

“Most of the families registered have more than one child, two to three on average.  We like to provide

more  than one toy per child so the numbers of toys needed ads up very fast,” said Major Jackie Smith,

Antioch Salvation Army Corps Officer.

IN ORDER TO PROVIDE NEW TOYS TO ALL THE REGISTERED CHILDREN AS WELL AS THE

 300 CHILDREN ATTENDING THE SALVATION ARMY’S HOLIDAY PARTY, OVER 13,000 TOYS

ARE NEEDED AND ONLY 34 HAVE BEEN DONATED THUS FAR! 

The Salvation Army of Antioch is making a desperate plea to the public for help.  The organization’s 

food and toy distribution process begins next week and they have nearly nothing to provide for families.

“During the 18 years I have served The Salvation Army, I have never been this nervous about providing

for people inneed,” Smith said.  “Every year we get enough donated toys to support all of our registered

families, but this year I am coming to the realization that this may not be possible unless we get some 

much needed help from local businesses and generous citizens and we need some help FAST!”

  

Toys are needed for every age group, infant to teen.  Suggested toys include:

For ages infant-toddler: Toddler-elementary:            Pre-teen:                   Teens:

Musical toys                 Dolls/Disney Toys           Craft/Make-Up Kits     Gift Cards        

Educational toys          Trucks/Action Figures     Sports Equipment      MP 3 Players

Donations of toys or cash can be dropped off at, or sent to:

The Salvation Army of Antioch  

To donate online, visit:   www:salarmyantioch.org

525 E. 18^th Street, Antioch, CA 94509                                                                                          

Or, P.O. Box 3317, Antioch, CA 94531

 

For more information, please contact:

Major Jackie Smith-Antioch Salvation Army Corps Officer

(925) 525-0324 Mobile jackie.smith@usw.salvationarmy.org