In the meantime, here is some news and information for you!

Our summer day camp will be starting early June running for the [...]]]> Greetings everyone! We at the SF Chinatown Corps wish to apologize for the lack of updates recently. Please wait as we will try to overhaul the site over the next few weeks.

In the meantime, here is some news and information for you!

Summer Day Camp

Our summer day camp will be starting early June running for the duration of the summer until the end of the SFUSD summer break. Please come in to pick up an application! Our staff includes college students and college graduates as our teachers and high school students as assistants and volunteers. Please come in for an application! We will have snacks and meals included in the fee as well as weekly field trips. Academic subjects taught include English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Chinese, Art, and Music. We will also have occasional Community and Cultural Exploration classes! In the past, we have visited the firestation, the police station, OnLok nursing home, and many more fixtures of our community to learn about how the city is run and protected, and to learn about the Chinese culture through classes and visits with community members.

Volunteers:

If you wish to volunteer for the Summer Day Camp, please also come in to pick up a volunteer application and for a brief interview. High School students and above, only. Letters of Recommendation available for those who satisfactorily complete the program with a minimum number of hours worked, to be determined based on how full we are with volunteers.

Western Bible Conference:

Theme: Rooted

Dates: August 24-29, 2012 at Mount Hermon Conference Center

Registration: Please see the office! or Click Here for information

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED ON JUNE 22, 2012! REGISTER NOW!

The Gathering: USA Western Territory Congress

The 2012 USA Western Territory Congress is still taking registration until May 1, 2012! It will take place June 7-10, 2012 in Pasadena, California. It is only $50 dollars for Adults and children are $25. Click here for more information!

Youth Fellowship

Please check our facebook page for more detailed information.

We look forward to having you with us at our events! Sunday Service is always at 10AM for English and 11AM for Chinese at the 4th Floor Chapel.

God Bless!

(March 18, 2011) — The Salvation Army’s earthquake response in Japan is continuing its work despite difficulties caused by snow and the lack of fuel. A team that was set to head from Tokyo to the tsunami-hit north of the country had to delay its journey because of snow [...]]]> Latest Update on Recovery Efforts in Japan:

(March 18, 2011) — The Salvation Army’s earthquake response in Japan is continuing its work despite difficulties caused by snow and the lack of fuel. A team that was set to head from Tokyo to the tsunami-hit north of the country had to delay its journey because of snow but has now made its way to Sendai, where a distribution will take place tomorrow morning (Saturday).

The three teams that carried out distributions in Sendai, Koriyama, Shirakawa, Fukushima and Mito City on Wednesday, March 16 returned to The Salvation Army’s Japan Territorial Headquarters in Tokyo to report on what they had seen and decide what should be done next.

“The work that has been done is commendable – from feeding programs out of Salvation Army to the distribution of blankets, water bottles, bread and diapers,” said Major Raelton Gibbs, and International Emergency Services worker for The Salvation Army.

The Salvation Army distribution teams are well aware of the concerns surrounding the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station and are staying clear of the exclusion zones.

Major Gibbs says he has been impressed by the response put together by The Salvation Army’s Japan Territory. The fuel and weather problems mean that people have had to be flexible. He tells of one group that tried to get to Sendai but was unable to make it all the way and so met the needs of some smaller communities around Koriyama on the way back to Tokyo.

The focus is understandably on the immediate response but Major Gibbs says that longer-term plans are being put in place, such as the provision of cooking equipment when people return to their communities. As it often does in emergency responses, The Salvation Army will pay particular attention to communities that have been missed by the government and other agencies.

Here is a glimpse of some of the exciting changes and special events that are coming up.

>>Various Youth fellowships are taking place every Friday and Saturday evenings. Contact Annie Liang at annie.liang@usw.salvationarmy.org for more information about this.

>>After School Tutoring by College Graduates and Students as well as High School volunteers is ongoing. Please email [...]]]> Greetings everyone!

Here is a glimpse of some of the exciting changes and special events that are coming up.

>>Various Youth fellowships are taking place every Friday and Saturday evenings. Contact Annie Liang at annie.liang@usw.salvationarmy.org for more information about this.

>>After School Tutoring by College Graduates and Students as well as High School volunteers is ongoing. Please email Annie Liang at the above email address for information on how to enroll your child.

>>We are celebrating our 125th Anniversary this year! Special guests are being invited from all over the world! Please stay tuned for the exact dates of our celebrations!

>>Interested in volunteering for the summer? We will soon be taking applications for tutors and volunteers for our Summer Day Camp program. Minimum 2 week commitment. We offer letters of recommendations and verification of hours volunteered upon working a minimum of hours (not the same as the 2 week minimum commitment). Please stay tuned for more information about the camp! This is an excellent opportunity for college applications as well as experience for jobs.

Thats it for now! We will release more information about these programs as well as new programs in the coming weeks!

So far, we have had big trips to the SF Zoo, the Exploratorium, and Crissy Fields as well as smaller weekly field trips to local parks, the public library, and the local swimming pool. We also have had a lot [...]]]> Our 2010 Summer Day Camp is under way and our kids are having SO much fun!

So far, we have had big trips to the SF Zoo, the Exploratorium, and Crissy Fields as well as smaller weekly field trips to local parks, the public library, and the local swimming pool. We also have had a lot of fun in our English, Social Studies, Science, Math, and Chinese classes making an early start into preparing for the next academic year.

If you want to join us for day camp, please email day.camp@salvationarmysfctc.org for more information. Camp runs from Monday to Friday (except Holidays) 9AM to 4PM. The cost is $80 per week plus a one time $10 registration fee. Financial aid available for low-income families. Lunch and snacks are provided and the cost includes admission fees for all our field trips. Extended hour care available for $10 from 8-9AM and 4-5PM.

This year’s theme is: HEROES!

Our day camp consists of academic classes in the morning including English, Social Studies/History, Math, Science, Foreign Language class, Physical Education, and MORE! We will reinforce grade school material from the previous year as well as introduce new material in [...]]]> Registration is coming out soon for this year’s 2010 Summer Day Camp!

This year’s theme is: HEROES!

Our day camp consists of academic classes in the morning including English, Social Studies/History, Math, Science, Foreign Language class, Physical Education, and MORE! We will reinforce grade school material from the previous year as well as introduce new material in preparation for the new year. We also have art and music classes and Field Trips! We also have time for fun and games!

Our program of food includes morning snack, a full balanced lunch, and an afternoon snack.

PLEASE CHECK BACK SOON FOR A FULL SCHEDULE, PRICES, AND OTHER INFORMATION

As always, Financial Assistance is available with proof of income. Please see Ann in the Social Services Office during her normal office hours for the appropriate paperwork.

The study measures more than 1,000 brands across [...]]]> The Salvation Army ranks among the top 10 most trusted non-profit organizations in America, according to results of Harris Interactive’s EquiTrend annual brand equity poll.

The study measures more than 1,000 brands across 42 different categories, including 59 non-profit brands.

The Salvation Army emerged in the top 10 rankings in categories of:

• Most Trusted (10)
• Brand Equity (6)
• To Which People are Most Likely to Give (5)

Read more HERE at The Salvation Army blog!