736 W. Main Street • Lexington, KY 40508 • (859) 252-7706 • Visit us on the Web: www.SalvationArmyLex.org

Churches and local businesseskickoff the ninth annualLemonAiD Days campaign

Boys & Girls ClubYouth Gains Confidence and Success in Education

Homework or gym time…which would you choose? The first timethat a child walks into our after-school program the choice is usually aneasy one -- GYM TIME! It’s difficult for the allure of time with friends onthe basketball court to be overcome by the stressful experience that manykids associate with subjects like math and reading. Ca’Den Jones was noexception. When he began coming to The Salvation Army Boys and GirlsClub this year he avoided the homework room at all costs. Teachers andstaff partnered with Ca’Den’s parents to create a plan that would help

Ca’Den overcome his aversion to homework. Ca’Den began to work with the certified Fayette County teachers, program staff, and volunteers available to

help him complete his homework after school. “He was reluctant at first,” says Ca’Den’s teacher. “He wanted tobe walked through each step and kept getting off task. He kept saying he didn’t know how to do it.” Eventually,however, Ca’Den’s hard work and the support of his teachers began to pay off. As Ca’Den successfullycompleted his assignments his confidence grew and he was motivated to try even harder. By the end of the year,Ca’Den was coming to the homework room on his own and completing his homework independently. He isnow conscientious, helpful, and a role model to the other students. Way to go Ca’Den!

Last year, The Salvation Army helped 457 youth like Ca’Den in both their academic knowledge and personalcharacter. Your support helps ensure that youth have the tools and support they need to reach their full potential.

Ca’Den working diligentlyon his homework.

First Baptist Church Bracktowngiving back once again.

Volunteers from Quest CommunityChurch helped kickoff the campaign.

Salvationist Janine Deratany explainsthe LemonAiD fundraiser to a young

girl at The Fayette Mall.

A Message from Majors Thomas and Susan Hinzmanrecently learned that government fundingfor our emergency shelter programs willbe reduced by $105,000. Though we willdo everything possible to seek outfunding to replace this loss, our ability tocontinue serving so many individualswith such comprehensive programmingwill depend on the generosity of donorslike you.

Through your gift and others like it,the work of The Salvation Army will continue to makepositive changes in the lives of those who wouldotherwise go without. We count you as one of our specialblessings -- not just because of your gifts, but also becauseof your generous spirit, giving heart, and desire to make adifference.

If you would ever like to see for yourself howyour gift helps to change lives, please contact us at(859) 252-7706. We would gladly arrange a personaltour and an opportunity for you to meet some of thepeople who have been touched by your support.

Many Blessings,

Majors Thomas & Susan HinzmanCentral Kentucky Area Coordinators

Dear Friend,

It’s been a very busy summer andwe have so much to be thankful forhere at The Salvation Army! Afterserving the past 27 years in NortheastOhio, we recently received our newappointment in Lexington and arrivedon July 1st to a very heartwarmingwelcome. What a wonderful blessing itis for us to be in this beautiful city!

In our very short time here we have already seen howyour support has impacted the many women and familiesin our Shelter, the boys and girls in our Summer DayCamp, the precious little ones in our Early LearningCenter, and more! While walking past the gym today, wecould hear the bouncing of balls and small voices ofchildren playing. They come to have fun, but we knowthat they will receive so much more. Here, they have asafe place to stay, with healthy meals and educationalactivities to help grow their bodies and minds while theirparents work or attend school. If they stayed at homemost would be alone, hungry, and fending for themselves.We are thankful for all you do to help us help them.

When we think of your generosity and how youcontinue to help change the lives of people whom you’venever met, we are truly at a loss to express our gratitude.Your support is even more vital this year, as we have

The Salvation Army Early LearningCenter 2015 graduates are well preparedfor kindergarten!

Kids all across Central Kentuckyhelped raise awareness and funds tosupport homeless kids throughLemonAiD.

The Boys and Girls Club youth play

Skip Bo while they visit Woodhill

Park.

Snapshots of Summer

Your generous donations made it

possible for 50 children to attend

overnight camp this year, many

for the first time! Children

participated in activities including

horseback riding, swimming,

crafts, sports and music. Kids cool down as they visit Lexington’s

Children’s Garden.

Many families struggle to providehealthy meals for their childrenwhen school is not in session.Programs like our NeighborhoodFeeding Ministry help us make sureno child goes hungry.

Affordable Childcare Helps Family Build a Strong Foundation

Maria and Khloe’s family came to The Salvation Army in February of 2015after falling into a financial crisis that left them homeless. In order to pursuetheir careers and become self-sufficient, Maria and Khloe’s parents first neededto find affordable childcare for the girls. Both girls were enrolled in our EarlyLearning Center which provides educational childcare to over one hundredlow-income children each year at little or no cost. Their mother was relievedthat the girls would receive a strong educational foundation.

Maria and Khloe’s teacher joyfully explained a bit about the sisters, “Khloeinstantly acquainted herself with the daycare, while Maria is still getting used to all the activities and becoming moreindependent.” Four year old Maria and her three year old sister Khloe benefit from the many learning opportunitieshere, as well as guidance and care from the teachers. Khloe is most happy in the kitchen area of her classroom, muchlike her father who is pursuing a culinary career. Maria enjoys socializing and dancing with the other students.Maria has made a habit out of giving thanks for her meals whether she’s at The Early Learning Center, or with herfamily.

“I like that The Salvation Army has the Christian background, I like that they can get that opportunity for afoundation now,” said their mother Brianna. The Early Learning Center students are given the opportunity toparticipate in songs and devotions once a week in the chapel area.

Brianna said, “Without the Early Learning Center, they wouldn’t have access to any of those resources oropportunities. It’s helped us immensely.”

Early Learning Center

Emergency Homeless ShelterHuman Trafficking Victim Finds a Safe Place and a Fresh Start

Most of the stories we share include a picture of thefamily whose life you’ve helped to change, but this onedoes not. Approximately 25% of the women we servereport experiencing past abuse. Many, like SiennaJackson, come to The Salvation Army in order toescape their abusers. We have chosen to change namesand omit pictures in order to protect Sienna and herchild’s privacy and safety.

Sienna was abused at an early age, an experience that she says ledher to continue on a path of destructive behavior into adulthood. Falsepromises of love, fame, and fortune drew her into abusive relationshipsthat left her trapped as a victim of human trafficking.

Realizing just how much danger she was in, Sienna decided shewanted to start over and provide a better life for her daughter. Siennafled her home and came to The Salvation Army to start over with twoyear old Kayla.

At The Salvation Army, Sienna found much needed safe housing,medical care, counseling, job & life skills classes and other supportiveservices to help her on her journey towards self-sufficiency. Havingalways lived under the control of others, Sienna says she needed helplearning how to make decisions on her own. The support of her casemanager helped her do just that.

Kayla was enrolled in our Early Learning Center, where Sienna saysher daughter began to grow in confidence. Kayla had never before hadaccess to early education and was scared to go at first, but now happilyjoins her classmates when she is dropped off each day.

Today, Sienna and Kayla have an apartment of their own. Sienna isparticipating in a vocational rehabilitation program that gives her theopportunity to volunteer with local senior citizens. Sienna says sheenjoys her work and wants to pursue a degree in nursing so that she cancontinue to help others. Her ultimate goal is to help other young womenexperiencing abuse to find a path to safety like she did.

2015 Summer Presenting& Promotional Sponsors

The Salvation ArmyBoys & Girls Club Golf OutingWhitaker Bank Corporation of KYOlive GardenBuffalo Wild Wings

The Salvation ArmyScott County Golf Outing

Whitaker Bank Corporation of KYGeorgetown Community Hospital

LemonAiDWhitaker Bank Corporation of KYBall HomesBornCar Town KiaColumbia Gas of KentuckySonic America’s Drive-InWalmartLEX 18ADCOLORCoca–Cola Consolidated Bottling Co.Fayette MallKentucky American WaterCumulus Radio News/Talk 590 -

WVLK, NASH 92.9, 99.1 FM, Hot 102

Walgreens

Khloe and Maria enjoyingtime in the play kitchen

Wish List:Boys & Girls Club• Family Friendly DVD’s• Board Games• Kick Balls/4 Square Balls

Shelter• Twin Size Sheets• Blankets• Washcloths & Towels• Shower Shoes• Large Print Bibles

Early Learning Center• Hard Cover Books (Infants & Toddlers)• Crib sized Sheets• Tricycles

Our Food PantriesGeorgetown• Peanut Butter• Canned Meat• Pasta & Sauce

Jessamine County• Peanut Butter• Instant Potatoes• Cereal

Lexington• Peanut Butter• Pasta & Spaghetti Sauce• Canned Meats & Vegetables• Cereal

The Salvation ArmyCentral Kentucky Area Services

Lexington Worship & Service Center736 West Main StreetLexington, KY 40508

(859) 252-7706

Jessamine County Service Unit205 S. First Street

Nicholasville, KY 40356(859) 881-4241

Scott County Worship & Service Center100 Washington SquareGeorgetown, KY 40324

(502) 863-1551

Visit us online atwww.salvationarmylex.org

November 4 – Annual Christmas Breakfast Roast & KettleKickoff Event: The Breakfast will take place (7:30 a.m. –9:00 a.m.) at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 402 W. High Street,Lexington, KY. Tickets are $50.00/Person or $500.00/Tableof ten. Contact Heather Watson at 859-252-7706 ext. 113 or heather.watson@use.salvationarmy.org to purchasetickets.

November 6 – December 24 Traditional Red Kettle Campaign:Volunteer bell-ringers (individuals, businesses, church groups, andservice clubs) are needed Monday – Saturday. For more informationcontact Bruce Manor at 859-252-7706 ext. 117 orbruce.manor@use.salvationarmy.org

November 20 – December 13 Angel Tree Program:Select a child’s angel card from any Whitaker Bank(Lexington and Georgetown) or Fayette Mall andpurchase new Christmas Gifts.

November 20 – December 24 – Angel ‘Food’ Tree at Kroger Stores:Provide a Christmas meal for an Angel Tree family by purchasing agift card.

November 26 – Thanksgiving Day Community Meal at 12 noon:Meal served at The Salvation Army, 736 W. Main Street, Lexington, KY.

November 28 – December 21 Christmas Distribution CenterOperation: Adult individuals and volunteer groups are needed toprepare toy packages. To register to help, contact Lt. Josh Morales at859-252-7706 ext. 119 or joshua.morales@use.salvationarmy.org.

December 5 – December 7 Castle Post Tours: Once per year, all areinvited to tour inside this Lexington landmark with all proceedsbenefiting our Emergency Shelter. Tickets will be available at anyWhitaker Bank.

December 25 – Christmas Day Community Meal at 12 noon: Mealserved at The Salvation Army, 736 W. Main Street, Lexington, KY.

The Salvation Army needsyou to ‘Ring Our Bell’The Salvation Army’s 2015 Kettle Campaign willbegin on November 6th. This campaign supportsour Emergency and Homeless Services as well as vital programsfor financially disadvantaged youth. Your help can make a hugedifference. We are looking for compassionate individuals andgroups willing to ring the bell Monday through Saturday. Pleaseemail Bruce Manor with the subject line “Red Kettle Volunteer” at bruce.manor@use.salvationarmy.org.

Too busy to ring the bell? That’s okay! You can have your ownonline red kettle! Email Bruce Manor atbruce.manor@use.salvationarmy.org to find how to join ourCentral KY Kettle or call 1-859-252-7706 ext. 117.

The Salvation Army needsyou to ‘Ring Our Bell’