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The Gift.
The Salvation Army
Annual Report 2006

The Gift.
FEW THINGS are as heartwarming
as seeing the eyes of a child light up
when they receive a gift. For many of
the children served by The Salvation
Army, getting festively wrapped
packages that hold games or toys
is a rare occurrence.
Yet every day, we are blessed with
seeing the eyes of a child light up
when they receive a hot meal, a safe
place to sleep, the chance to be
reunited with a parent, or even simple
encouragement. Providing the gifts
of basic human needs is essential
to the mission of The Salvation Army,
for we know they form the foundation
of hope.
Through the eyes of children, this
Annual Report reminds us how
crucial each gift of time, materials
or money is to sustaining life and
building hope. And it is because
of your generous support that
the children and adults who pass
through our doors are able to see
a brighter future.
our mission:
The Salvation Army, an international movement,
is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.
Its message is based on the Bible.
For that, we count our blessings:
approximately 170,000 people were
helped in 2006 at six Salvation Army
corps and camp locations with the
assistance of 12,299 volunteers
who gave 40,298 hours of time.
Thank you to all!
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.
FREE GIFT
2006 ANNUAL REPORT
Doing The
SM
Most Good

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Our Tree
Watercolor on paper
SYNOPSIS: The annual Tree of Lights Campaign funds an entire year of social service
programs offered at six Salvation Army locations throughout the metro area. Among these
programs is CARES (Comprehensive Adolescent Residential & Educational Services),
one of the only places in the state where mothers under the age of 18 can live and
learn with their newborns. In 2006, approximately 22,000 people were helped through
monetary gifts made to the Tree of Lights Campaign.
tree
of
lights
This is a really good program. They teach you a lot
of things that you need to know. Even though
you’re young, you’re still having a baby and
you need to grow up pretty fast. They help
you with that.
Linnea, age 16
CARES mother
2 tree of lights

My new backpack has a lot of stuff in it and that’s
good because in the 4th grade, we’ll use pens and
lots of paper. Thank you for The Salvation Army.
They helped my family and they helped me.
Crystal, age 9
4 back to school
5
SYNOPSIS: With support from the KETV Channel 7 Can Help Kids program, corporate
sponsors, donors and volunteers, The Salvation Army was able to send 10,675
metro area children to school with the tools necessary for success. This program
is a wonderful example of the Army’s tradition of maximizing resources through
effective collaboration and use of volunteers.
back
to
school

6 gene eppley camp
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SYNOPSIS: The Salvation Army camping ministries provide an opportunity for inner-city
youth to experience the wonders of nature in a safe and nurturing environment.
Here, character-building activities fall under the category of fun and adventure, and
children can leave with a sense of pride in their accomplishments.
gene
eppley
camp
Hey, take a picture of me and my fish!
I never fished before and I caught one
my very first time. This place is so cool.
Patrick, age 8

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Finger painting
Tempera on paper
SYNOPSIS: The Stepping Stones Child Development Center is a colorful, busy place
fi lled with the sounds of children ages 5 and under. Among their favorite activities
is lunchtime. The Salvation Army dishes up approximately 120,600 meals a year
at 8 locations around the metro area. In addition, the Army’s mobile canteens serve
emergency workers and victims during disasters, and also comb city streets during
winter months to offer aid to the homeless.
stepping
stones
I like to eat here. We say grace and ‘God bless’
and that’s how I get my food. Clap, clap, clap,
fold your hands in your lap. God is great, God
is good, and now we thank Him for our food.
Amen. God bless.
Katy, age 4
8 stepping stones

kroc
center
I live two blocks away and there’s not
much to do around here. This center will
probably help lots of kids out.
Andy, age 7
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kroc center
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Swimming
Tempera on paper
SYNOPSIS: Omaha was selected from a number of cities to receive the gift of
The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center. Slated to open in 2009,
the center will have citywide appeal. The 120,000-square-foot facility will have
space devoted to the arts, education, sports and fi tness, spiritual development,
family enrichment, special events and business and social gatherings.

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Dear Friends,
One of the greatest gifts that my family and I have received is the opportunity to serve God through the
ministry of The Salvation Army. My wife Dawn and I are both children of Salvation Army officers who grew up
to become officers ourselves. As a result, we’ve seen the Army in action throughout the world—and we’re
pleased to say how impressed we are with The Salvation Army in Omaha. The level of community support
is tremendous, and the number of lives being touched through the multi-faceted services here rivals that
of much larger cities. We feel truly blessed to be appointed as the leaders of the Army’s work in this area.
It is definitely a wonderful time to be joining this community. Among the many exciting things we’ve seen
so far was the July groundbreaking of The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center.
This beautiful facility will not only transform an entire area of the city, but also the lives of generations who
will pass through its doors. The Salvation Army has exciting developments planned in North Omaha and
Council Bluffs as well, and I know these facilities will further enhance the Army’s ability to fulfill our mission.
Along with all of this growth comes responsibility. My goal is to see that programs evolve in ways that will
best serve the community and utilize the assets entrusted to us. The Salvation Army has a long tradition of
maximizing resources through effective use of volunteers and collaborations with other agencies. I am committed
to continuing this tradition as we fulfill God’s vision for this community and strive to do the
most good for those in need.
Everyone benefits through the blessings of giving and receiving. We at The Salvation Army are in the
unique position of being able connect those in need of services with those who have a need to be
a part of something so meaningful. It’s very exciting to be able to bring individuals together who
might not otherwise interact, touching lives across the community.
My passion is seeing lives changed through the ministry of The Salvation Army. There is nothing
so inspiring as witnessing the transformation in people as they receive hope and experience
God’s love in action. Please join me in this mission of transformation, and together we can
accomplish things that none of us could accomplish individually.
May God bless you,
Dear Salvation Army Supporters,
During a photo session for this annual report, I was taken with how genuine and pure children are in their
intentions. The kids from our Stepping Stones program who posed with me could hardly contain their
excitement for their trip to the Gene Eppley Camp swimming pool later that day. I thought, ‘What a wonderful
gift to know you’ve helped kids go swimming on a hot day.’ Childhood should be innocent and fun, and
we provide a safe place to foster those feelings.
I am also taken with how genuine and pure the officers, staff and volunteers of The Salvation Army are
in their intentions. Humbly and consistently, they do so much for so many, never asking for anything
in return. Helping others is their motivation and their reward.
Last year was very rewarding for the people of The Salvation Army, as they gave assistance to approximately
170,000 individuals throughout the metro area. Yet, most people beyond the Army have no idea of the
extent of our programs. They see us ringing bells, but aren’t aware that their much-needed monetary gifts
support more than 20 social service programs, like CARES that provides shelter and education for teenage
mothers, or our meal programs that grow in demand as other local shelters cut back or close altogether.
They are unaware of our phone tree, whereby senior citizens receive daily calls from volunteer friends,
or CASS, which supports individuals who suffer from chronic mental illness.
The coming year should be another rewarding one. Construction of the Ray and Joan Kroc Corps
Community Center will be in full swing, along with expansion of the North Corps and a joint venture
development in Council Bluffs. There are so many people to thank for their assistance with these projects
that I don’t know where to begin, but I am especially grateful to Heritage Services for helping Omaha
receive the generous gift of the Kroc Center.
I would also like to thank the wonderful members of the Advisory Board, which I am honored to have
chaired for the past two years. I am confident that the board, the officers, the staff, the volunteers and
the supporters of The Salvation Army will continue “Doing The Most Good” for our community for years
to come.
Sincerely,
Major Merle Heatwole
Divisional Commander
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letters from our leaders
Jane Rogers
Advisory Board Chairman

Homelessness
Prevention Services
37th Street Residential
Readiness Program
Educational, goal-oriented community
living for the homeless
PACT (Parents & Children Together)
Positive parenting instruction and
skill building for children involved
in housing programs
Transitional Housing
For those previously homeless families
preparing to live independently
Scattered Site Transitional Housing
Community-based housing in final
preparation for independent living
Transitional Residential Program
Residential care for adults needing
psychiatric stabilization
Heat Aid, Food, Clothing
and other material assistance
for those in critical emergencies
Seasonal Services
Christmas, Back-to-School,
and weather-related assistance
Emergency Community Support
Intensive community support for
individuals who have experienced
a recent mental health crisis
CASS (Community Assisted
Support Services)
Community support for individuals
with a chronic mental illness
Disaster Services
Emergency Disaster Services
24/7, 365 days-a-year relief for first
responders and survivors of emergency
disasters, providing food, water,
clothing and spiritual counseling
Winter Night Watch
Reaching out on cold evenings
to homeless and near-homeless
Family & Children’s Services
Stepping Stones Child
Development Center
Loving, intergenerational child
development
CARES (Comprehensive Adolescent
Residential and Educational Services)
Comprehensive residential and support
services for female adolescents including
those who are pregnant and parenting
Early Head Start
Family-centered program for low-income
families who are expecting or have a child 0-3
Wellspring
Support, education and advocacy
for women, men and children adversely
affected by prostitution
Real Life Connections
Educational groups and therapeutic
intervention for incarcerated men
and women
Senior Services
Telephone Reassurance/Friendly Visitor
Friendly contact with lonely seniors
through phone calls and visits
OASIS (Omaha Area Service Institute
for Seniors)
Comprehensive array of one-stop
community services for seniors
Goldenrod Club
Fellowship and education for seniors
Dora Bingel Senior Center
Social, recreational and spiritual
opportunities for seniors
Charles & Margre Durham Booth Manor
Comfortable apartment living
for low-income seniors
Rehabilitation
Adult Rehabilitation Center
Men despairing from drug and alcohol
addiction receive the help necessary
to make a turnaround in their lives
Locations
The Salvation Army
Lied Renaissance Center
Divisional Headquarters
& Omaha Social Services
3612 Cuming Street
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 898-5900
North Corps Worship
& Community Center
Captains Paul & D.J. James
Lieutenants James & Jamie Curry
2424 Pratt Street
Omaha, NE 68111
(402) 451-4048
South Worship
Community Center
Captains John & Johanna Pook
4032 Harrison Street
Omaha, NE 68147
(402) 734-3414
Citadel Worship
Community Center
Captain Ken & Major Robin Shiels
Huberman-Dietrich Memorial Chapel
3738 Cuming Street
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 553-5694
Council Bluffs
Worship Community Center
Captains Joel & Ramona Arthur
28 North 7th Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(402) 328-2088
Adult Rehabilitation Center
Majors Richard & Susan Rubottom
2551 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 342-4135
Gene Eppley Camp
& Retreat Center
Major Joan Stoker
915 Allied Road
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 291-1912
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services + locations

Western Division
Major Merle Heatwole
Divisional Commander
Major Dawn Heatwole
Divisional Program Secretary
Major Richard Trimmell
Corps Development Secretary
Major Beth Trimmell
Women’s Ministries Secretary
Major Michael Gates
Divisional Secretary
for Business Administration
Major Rebecca Gates
Community Care
Ministries Secretary
2006 Advisory Board
Jane Rogers
Chairman
Mike Cassling
Vice-Chairman
Rex Fisher
Secretary
Dennis Wood
Treasurer
*
Emeritus Member
**
Life Member
***
National Advisory
Board Member
Harvey Aronson*
Brad Ashford
John C. Barnhart**
Chancellor Nancy Belck
Dorene Butler*
Hal Daub
Howard Drew**
Gary Gates
Sharon Marvin Griffin**
Thomas L. Harvey
Tom Hillmer
Fred Hunzeker
Bob Hutchinson
Jeannette James
Percy Kirk
Kari Kratky Salem
2006 Women’s Auxiliary
Kari Kratky Salem
President
Sue Toberer
Vice President
Mary Focht
Recording Secretary
Lou Ann Landholm
Corresponding Secretary
Wanda Utecht
Treasurer
Linda Johnson
Advisor
Lt. Colonel Susan Harfoot
Ex Officio
Majors Herb & Yaneth Fuqua
Omaha Kroc Corps Community
Center Administrators
Captain Fred Mead
Divisional Youth Secretary
Captain Nancy Mead
Divisional Youth and
Candidates’ Secretary
Joanne K. Bemis
Divisional Director
of Development
Dr. Linda Burkle
Divisional Director
of Social Services
Susan Eustice
Divisional Director
of PR & Communications
James E. Landen***
Fernando Lecuona
Stephen D. Long
Carl Mammel
Lynn Marchese
Steven S. Martin
Chancellor
Harold M. Maurer, M.D.
Terry Moore
P.J. Morgan
Madeline Moyer
Lance Munger
Joseph E. O’Connor
Dolores Owen
Keith Powell
Bill Ramsey*
Stephen M. Sawtell
Suzanne Scott
Jane Addy
Linda Bedwell
Midge Bowers
Bette Case
Susan Conine
Kathy Courtnage
Carol Cranston
Dee D’Agosto
Marte Ellis
Esther Elson
Jan Faist
Millie Flansburg
Rosemary Frandeen
Sharon Marvin Griffin
Kathy Gross
Nancy Hanson
Cris Hedgpeth
Linda Garbina
Divisional Director
of Planned Giving
Ginger Hiscock
Director of Annual
Support Programs
John Kuzma
Divisional Director
of Disaster Services
Hal Johnson
Director of Volunteer
Services
Barbara Johnson
Grants & Foundations Associate
Charles V.
Sederstrom***
Steve Seline
Michael H. Simmonds
Wayne Smith
Gene Spence
Tim Sullivan
James H. Suttle
Nick Taylor
Mark Theisen
L.B. Thomas**
Anne Thorne Weaver
Mike Weekly
Ellie Holcombe
Tracy Jerkovich
Debbi Josephson
Nancy Kratky
Sharon Larmore
Sue Manarin
Denise Meyers
Mary Betty Moberg
Dian Moore
Joyce Mullins
Lenore Polack
Sandy Price
Carol Russell
Dorene Sherman
Marie Simmons
Ellen Slosburg
Carol Smith
Karen Spaustat
Anne Thorne Weaver
Kay Kriss Weinstein
Susy Westerholm
Nancy Wolf
Mary Yoest
For information on The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary
or an application form, call (402) 898-5933
Public Support
& Revenue
Summary of Financial Support Fiscal Year
Ended September 30, 2006
Public Contributions and Support $10,528,536
Adult Rehabilitation Center Support & Revenue $3,389,717
Allocated by United Way of the Midlands $588,379
Total Public Support and Revenue $14,506,632
Expenses
Program and Services $9,840,534
Management and General $414,068
Fund Raising Expense $814,540
Adult Rehabilitation Center Expense $3,389,717
Total Expenses $14,458,859
Excess (Deficiency) of Public Support
& Revenue Over Expense $47,773
Statistics
Christmas
Total served 22,370
Back To School
Total served 10,675
Disaster Services
Total served 9,723
Camp
Total served 3,192
Corps Community Centers
34,947 people participated
in recreational activities
Acknowledgments
Thank you to the children of
The Salvation Army programs who
inspired this colorful annual report.
Special recognition goes to the
following organizations for their
generous donation of time and
materials:
Barnhart Press
Ervin Photography
SKAR Advertising
Material Assistance
4,899 food pantries distributed
2,080 fans distributed
19,777 calls for assistance
received and processed
37th Street Shelter
112 people served
9,286 days of care provided
CARES
298 units of service
provided to 66 people
7,552 days of care provided
Early Head Start
500 children served
Bequeathment
There are several types of gift
plans, many with donor benefits
like increased income and tax
savings. For further information
and advice, consult your attorney
and The Salvation Army Planned
Giving Department at (402) 898-5913,
or visit our planned giving Web site:
www.salarmygiving.org.
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Even Start
169 people served
Senior Services
More than 1,600 seniors
provided with transportation
146 home visits
2,396 telephone
reassurance calls made
Volunteer Services
Total volunteers 12,299
Total volunteer hours 40,298
Doing The
SM
Most Good
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advisory board, support + statistics

The Salvation Army Annual Report 2006
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