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On Saturday, August 23, The Salvation Army held its second annual Most Amazing Race event, a scavenger hunt/adventure-style race in downtown Raleigh, presented by Vision Stairways & Millwork. Patterned after CBS’s wildly popular show The Amaz-ing Race, 21 teams of two were tasked with physical and mental challenges at 15 different locations throughout downtown. Moving among local landmarks, including the Contemporary Art Museum, downtown Raleigh Fire Station, Fallon’s Flowers, South-land Ballroom, and Cline Design while each team kept their eyes on winning the prizes, including the grand prize of $2500!

Teams had to raise at least $250 to be eligible to participate, with all funds going to the Community Center’s athletic, summer camps, and after school programs, which offers at-risk kids various educational, recreational and spiritual resources to meet their physical, social, and academic needs. Conquering the mental and physical challenges awaiting them at each destination, the teams had a ton of fun while doing the most good! Togeth-er the 21 teams helped to raise a total of $26,059 –we are so grateful for their hard work and perseverance.

The first place team won $2500, presented by Salisbury Moore Construction, and the second and third place cash prizes are sponsored by Baker Roofing Company and Kane Realty Corporation. Congratulations to the winners!

We would also like to thank event sponsors, including Capitol Broadcasting Company, Captrust, Salisbury Moore Construction, Baker Roofing, and many others.

September 27 & 28: Weekend of Prayer & Fasting for Victims of Sexual TraffickingSeptember- December: Girls on the Run! Program at Community CenterOctober 11 & November 8: Winter Coat GiveawayOctober 20-25: Client Registration October - December: Flag Football at Community Center (ages 7-12)

November: Kettle KickoffNovember 21: Angel Trees at Crabtree Valley Mall, Triangle Town Center & Cary Towne CenterDecember 4: Jingle BallDecember 12: WRAL Coats for the Children Telethon December 12: NBC’s Stock the SledDecember 17—19: Toy Distribution

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The Salvation Army of Wake County’s Project FIGHT (Freeing Individuals Gripped by Human Trafficking) continues to help restore the lives of victims of human trafficking in North Carolina. Since its inception in August of 2011, case managers with Project FIGHT have seen 109 cases and have assisted over 167 individuals.

However, The Salvation Army has been deeply committed to the modern-day fight against human trafficking (for sexual and labor purposes), not just since 2011, but since its foundation in 1865. This commitment emerges from The Salvation Army’s mission - to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination - and is rooted in the organization’s early history.

Since 2006, The Salvation Army and the Initiative Against Sexual Trafficking (IAST) have sponsored an International Weekend of Prayer and Fasting for the Victims of Sex Trafficking. This special emphasis weekend is held the last weekend of September, but we also hope that prayer and fasting about the issue of sexual trafficking will become a routine part of your life.

The 9th International weekend of Prayer & Fasting for Victims of Sex Trafficking will take place on September 27 & 28. In honor of this, Project FIGHT will host a prayer wall and provide resources to help Christians bring the issue of sexual trafficking before their churches, whether as part of the prayer and fasting weekend activities, or any time of the year through a variety of methods such as sermon outlines, church bulletin inserts, Bible studies, and prayer guides. If you’re interested in receiving these materials or infor-mation on upcoming events, please email us at info@wakearmy.org or visit our website, www.wakearmy.org

A NEW PERSPECTIVE

Dates to Remember

Whitley Law Firm All Star Racing Team $2500 presented by

the Salisbury Moore Construction

Custom Mail Solutions Team $1000 sponsored by

Baker Roofing Company

The Shredders $500 sponsored

by Kane Realty Corporation

Together the 21 teams raised

a total of $26,059!

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Most Amazing Race 2014

9th Annual International

Weekend of Prayer & Fasting FOR VICTIMS OF SEX TRAFFICKING

“...I am reminded of how magnificent God is in orchestrating all the various parts and voices that accomplish this dynamic mission. ”

COME ON, JOIN THE CHOIR!I voluntarily served on two Salvation Army youth camps this summer. Both were music and arts camps with traditional Salvation Army brass band instruction along with drama, dance, and choral instruction. All of this is done in a Christian setting with morning devotions and evening vespers and worship services woven into the schedule. I’ve been doing this for thirty-some years and always enjoy it. As I get older, it’s a challenge to stay in shape musically and physically and these annual experiences help keep me motivated.

The Territorial Music Institute, TMI as we call it here in the South, was held at the beautiful Camp Hoblitzelle near Midlothian, Texas with some 200 delegates from across the Southern Territo-

ry. One of our guest instructors this year was Dorothy Nancekievill, leader of The Salvation Army’s premier choral group, the International Staff Songsters from London, England.

Singing in a choir under the direction of a master choral leader like Dorothy Nancekievill was an amazing experience! Her ability to bring together a group of non-professional musicians to accomplish difficult pieces of music at a high level of performance in such a short time is nothing short of genius.

When I think about the work and ministry of The Salvation Army here in Wake County, I am reminded of how magnificent God is in orchestrating all the various parts and voices that accomplish this dynamic

mission. Dozens of staff and hundreds of volunteers miraculously come together every day to meet the needs of underprivileged youth, homeless women and children, hungry citizens who need a meal, and destitute individuals and families needing help to make it through another day…another month.

As you read through this newsletter and see some of the reports of services and activities that have taken place, I hope you will con-sider getting involved and contributing your time as a volunteer. We could use your voice! Come on, join the choir!”

A Letter From The Major:

It’s just around the corner. Thanks to your support, last year we distributed toys and gifts to 8,707 children. Again, we look to our community for help. Look for more information soon or contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Ives Maready, 919.834.6733 ext 104 or ives.maready@uss.salvationarmy.org

MOOSE TRACKS: 10,000 Scoop Challenge On July 15 The Salvation Army of Wake County took on the Moose Tracks 10,000 Scoop Challenge! That’s right. If we could give away 10,000 scoops of FREE ice cream, then Denali Moose Tracks and PET ice cream would donate $1 per scoop. It was a fun day in Moore Square. Ice cream was given out from 11am-3pm. Volunteers dressed in aprons and smiles greeted and scooped for all 4 hours – serving thousands of Raleigh resi-dents deliciously refreshing ice cream!

They even had a bit of help from some celebri-ty scoopers including local news anchors Debra Morgan, Renee Chou, Gerald Owens, Liz Horton, Michelle Marsh, and Chris Hohmann, as well as Valonda of the Carolina Today Show, Sheriff Har-rison, Commissioners Sullivan & Bryan. Of course we cannot forget The Salvation Army mascot, Sally Ann! Thank you to Denali Moose Tracks, PET Ice Cream, and everyone who came out that day to enjoy a scoop of ice cream and do some good.

Pictures of HopeProfessional photographer, Linda Solomon, worked with Chevrolet to intro-duce “Pictures of Hope” to children living in The Salvation Army’s Barbara L. Goodmon Women & Children’s Shelter.   

On July 30, Linda Solomon provided a photo tutorial to the children, ages 6-13. At the conclusion of the tutorial, the children were surprised with digital cameras and given their first photo assignment as young photojournalists: capture their “hopes and dreams.”

After receiving their digital cameras, provided by Walgreens, the children went out with volunteers to express their “hopes and dreams” with the images they capture in the community. Through photography children were able share their heartfelt feelings.

“Their hopes and dreams captured in quiet moments tell a story that few adults can imagine. When you show children that you care about what they wish for in life, perhaps a child who never felt he or she had self worth, now will”, says Linda Solomon.

The images will then be created into cards available for purchase. Holiday greeting cards with the children’s heartfelt photos of “hope” will be available at Thanksgiving. Thanks to the generosity of Chevrolet and its dealers, 100 percent of the proceeds will go to The Salvation Army of Wake County.

To celebrate their “Pictures of Hope” and reveal the cards there will be a Meet The Young Artist Reception in November!

Major Pete Costas, AREA COMMANDER

Christmas is coming!

Angel Tree Client Registration

Holiday Bell Ringers

Christmas Cheer Distribution

Walmart’s Fill the Truck!

Stuff Stockings

Adopt an Angel

Host a Toy Drive

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1 Year Anniversary OF THE CENTER OF HOPE August 2014 marked the one year anniversary of The Salvation Army mov-ing into its new facility, The Judy D. Zelnak Center of Hope. More than just a building, the Center of Hope is a place where weary souls can find rest, empty stomachs can find a warm meal, and families can find a home during difficult times. The new space allows for the expansion of all of these services to families in need, including many more available beds for women and children who need shelter – from 34 beds to over 90 beds.

An intimate celebration was held on August 20. Staff, shelter residents, and The Advisory Board, as well as the architecture firm and contractors, Cline Design and Clancy & Theys (respectively) gathered on the playground. BBQ Lodge catered the meal and the afternoon was filled with happy hearts and lots of hope.

The Salvation Army of Wake County would like to thank the donors, vol-unteers, clients, family and friends that continually support the mission of providing basic human needs in His name.

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