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The most recent newsletter of the Salvation Army featuring the new partnership between Tune Up Philly and the Salvation Army at the Kroc Center.

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We remain steadfast in our devotion to meeting human need in Christ’s name without discrimination. Your partnership is essential to fulfilling our mission, and your generosity is deeply appreciated by the extended Salvation Army family. As we look ahead to a season of thankfulness, we extend our heartfelt thanks to you for your compassion and commitment.

THE WILLIAM BOOTH SOCIET Y

LEADERS
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A New Musical Partnership

FALL 2013

A publication for the William Booth Society

HOPE

Message from the Divisional Leaders

IRA Charitable Rollover is Back for 2013
Charitable distributions from your IRA are tax-free in 2013 and will satisfy your required minimum distribution. Donors age 70½ and older are eligible to move up to a maximum $100,000 from their IRAs directly to qualified charities without paying income taxes on the contribution. That means income tax savings, even for donors who do not itemize their deductions. Only the IRA custodian can transfer gift amounts to a qualified organization. If IRA owners withdraw funds and then contribute them to charity separately, the amounts withdrawn will be taxable to the donor. IRA gifts must be made outright; they cannot be used to establish charitable remainder trusts or charitable gift annuities.
For more information, please contact Sharon Somers, Director of Planned Giving, by calling 800-262-2523.

Lt. Colonels Donald & Renée Lance Divisional Commanders

DOUBLE THE IMPACT OF YOUR GIFT!

The impact of your generosity can be multiplied by simply including a copy of your employer’s matching gift form along with your contribution. For more information about matching gifts, call Arminta Watkins at 215-787-2971.

Fall is a special time of year, ripe with all kinds of opportunities for the families we serve. It is a time when we pause to say thanks for our many blessings and celebrate together in the spirit of love, faith, and generosity. It is a busy time for Salvation Army officers and staff, but we remain mindful of our mission of proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ and addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the most marginalized and forgotten members of our society. The “everyday miracles” provided by our programs are made possible only by your generous support. As you plan your end-of-year giving, please help to ensure that we continue to assist our neighbors in need by renewing your membership in the William Booth Society with a gift of $5,000 or more. As always, we pledge to “do the most good” with every gift entrusted to our care, spending 90 cents out of every dollar directly on programs and services.
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“Music is an essential part of everything we do. Like puppetry, music has an abstract quality which speaks to a worldwide audience in a wonderful way that nourishes the soul.”
Jim Henson – television producer and puppeteer

The Salvation Army Kroc Center and Tune Up Philly, the educational outreach program of the renowned Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, are planning to team up to offer music education opportunities for children and teens. The anticipated outcome: 45 youngsters will have the opportunity to enjoy classes offered three days each week in wind, brass, and string instruments. “Music education helps children succeed academically, work collaboratively, and fosters self-esteem,” said Louis Scaglione, president and music director of Tune Up Philly. “We are delighted to add The Salvation Army as one of our partnering organizations in Philadelphia.” Major Dennis Gensler, administrator of The Salvation Army Kroc Center, said “Music has been a central part of the Army’s history since its founding in 1865 and we are happy to make it available to families we serve.” Music has been proven to activate areas of the brain affected by autism and stroke. Research links music study with improved memory, auditory processing and behavior. Students in top-quality music programs scored 22% better in English and 20% better in math than students in deficient music programs, regardless of the school's socioeconomic level or district, according to the Music Educators National Conference. Raymond H. Welsh, chair of The Advisory Board of Greater Philadelphia, noted that the introduction of the rich opportunities afforded by the partnership couldn’t come at a better time. “Public schools in Philadelphia and elsewhere are facing significant financial challenges that often result in cuts in the arts and music. Thanks to this exciting new venture, kids will have access to exceptional instruction in music that their schools may not be able to provide. “Serving inner city children is a shared mission of Tune Up Philly and The Salvation Army, and we are grateful for the opportunity to work together.”

WAYS TO GIVE
Charge your donation to your Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express card in the following ways: • ONLINE: Visit SalvationArmyPhiladelphia.org • BY PHONE: Call 215-717-1174 • BY MAIL: Send your check or money order made payable to The Salvation Army to 701 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123.

» Visit us online. For more ways to give, go to:
SalvationArmyPhiladelphia.org/Give

Christmas in July
It wasn’t cold outside, but hunger and loneliness know no season. To bring help and hope to those who need it most, The Salvation Army launched its third annual Philly-wide Christmas in July campaign, a month-long series of special events that raise awareness of the Army’s programs and services and provide additional support for individuals and families in need. As bells rang and red kettles appeared under the summer sun, Christmas in July enjoyed the best media coverage in its history. Events garnered coverage from all major Philadelphia networks, and stations 95.7 BEN-FM and 97.5 The Fanatic sponsored a one-day radiothon at the Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center. *
*Radiothon listeners made gifts by texting “SHARE” from their cell phone at 80888. You can, too!

1500 Campers Take on the Great Outdoors
It was 12-year-old Rain Diaz’s first time away from home at sleep-away camp. Very excited—and a little nervous—he took on the great outdoors at The Salvation Army’s Camp Ladore in the Pocono Mountains. “I didn't really know what to expect. I just hoped that I would be accepted by the new people I met, and make lots of friends,” Rain said. “I had been taking piano lessons for a few months, and was able to be trained a bit more intensively in the music program.” Rain, a second-generation Ladore camper, grew up hearing the tales of campfires and adventure from his father, Christopher Díaz. “We are blessed to have Rain experience the atmosphere, friendships, and mentorship that significantly impacted my life,” Christopher said. “Camp Ladore is a life-changing place that I hope Rain will want to pass on to his children someday.” With the help of generous scholarship support from members of the William Booth Society, nearly 1500 children from eastern Pennsylvania were able to experience the outdoors this summer at Camp Ladore, located in Waymart, Pennsylvania. Ranging in age from 7 to 16, the children enjoy 1400 acres of fields, rivers, lakes, trails, woods, and state-of-the-art facilities. Díaz took advantage of the wide variety of activities offered, which also include guitar and piano lessons, nature study, swimming, arts and crafts, archery, hiking, organized games, ropes challenge courses, and more. For many children, Salvation Army camps are a life-changing experience. Campers come from a wide variety of racial and ethnic backgrounds and from neighborhoods in Philadelphia and other communities throughout eastern Pennsylvania.
Rain with his grandmother’s mini-guitar. Now, he can now play it!

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS IN JULY EVENTS INCLUDED:
 CHRISTMAS IN JULY KICK-OFF at Love Park on July 3.  TWO OPEN HOUSES. The first, held at the Red Shield Family Residence, showcased the Family Arts Academy, a partnership between The Salvation Army and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. (This event generated an immediate gift from a generous donor.) The second open house, held at the Temple Corps Community Center, focused on the Peer Mentoring Program, which serves parents who are raising young children while struggling with hunger and food insecurity.  THREE EVENINGS OF “MOVIES UNDER THE STARS,” free showings of family movies at the Kroc Center, the Temple Corps Community Center, and The West Philadelphia Corps Community Center.  SENIOR CITIZENS DAY CAMP at the Roxborough Citadel Corps Community Center and Salvation Army Day with the Phillies.

Salvation Army Day is one of my favorite days at Citizens Bank Park. This year, I paused as I usually do to look into the stands and came face to face with an ocean of blue tee shirts, emblazoned with an image of the sun and The Salvation Army logo. Wearing those shirts were nearly 600 children from Army homeless and community centers all over Philadelphia. For many of those kids, Salvation Army Day was a rare chance to go to a professional baseball game. Judging from the cheering, clapping, high-fives, waves, and smiles, they were having the time of their lives. I was proud and moved, because that ocean of blue was a visual reminder of how much The Salvation Army does to help children in Philadelphia, across the country, and around the world. From family assistance to early learning and after school programs, from Camp Ladore to toys for Christmas to providing food and shelter, The Salvation Army is deeply invested in our children. On their behalf—and on behalf of all of those we serve—I want to offer special thanks to you, the members of the William Booth Society. You are their help and their hope, and their future looks brighter because of your compassion and commitment.

“I loved swimming in the pool every day, making new friends and spending time with counselors, and learning to play the guitar.” Rain said. “I never imagined that after just one week, I would be playing a guitar solo in front of a group of people!” “I would absolutely recommend Camp Ladore to anyone who wants great experiences making friends, learning new music skills, and coming closer to God. Just be yourself and have fun with everything you approach, and you will have a blast!”

BRINGING JOY THIS CHRISTMAS
Each year thousands of children across Greater Philadelphia go to bed on Christmas Eve praying there will be a new toy for them under the family Christmas tree in the morning. Thanks to generous partners we are able to help answer many of these prayers, but we still need your help. Please consider sharing the season by hosting a Salvation Army Toy Drive at your business, organization, or group. It's easy to get started and you will be blessed by the joy you experience while helping provide a Merry Christmas for children in need. Individuals may also purchase a toy, or fill a stocking and drop it off at one of our numerous partner locations.

Bill Giles, Honorary Chairman of the William Booth Society Chairman, Philadelphia Phillies

More than 600 children cheered the Phillies on to a resounding victory (12-1) against the Chicago Cubs on August 8, Salvation Army Day with the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Many of the children live in homeless residences or participate in Army community center programs.

LEARN MORE! SalvationArmyPhiladelphia.org/SHARE

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