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| THE KROC GIFT Upon the passing of Joan Kroc, wife of Ray Kroc, founder of the McDonald's Corporation, a financial gift of $1.9 billion was awarded nationally to The Salvation Army. With this gift came special instructions from Mrs. Kroc to The Salvation Army: construct state-of-the-art community centers to deal with health, education, community needs and faith within urban and depressed communities. The goal is to allow disadvantaged children the opportunities to live enriched lives through the programs and activities of the Kroc Centers. |
The Future Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, Grand Rapids, Michigan |
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St. Joseph County Indiana - Proposed Facilities
The proposed site for the Ray & Joan Kroc Community Center is the current Alonzo Watson Park property, named for the esteemed, former South Bend Housing Authority Director who was dedicated to furthering educational attainment for children living on the West Side. This site has been donated by the City of South Bend and The Salvation Army is pleased to name a portion of the site in Alonzo Watson's honor.
