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by Kamara Sams Holden –
The Salvation Army presents an award of support to Councilwoman Jan Perry (9th District) during the dedication celebration. Also shown: (L to R) Major Victor Leslie, general secretary; Kathy Turner, chair, L. A. Metropolitan Advisory Board; Major George Baker, divisional secretary for business; Danny Balderrama, interim program director; Lt. Colonel Alfred Van Cleef, divisional commander; Judge Joe Brown. |
Los Angeles City Councilwoman Jan Perry, Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca, Judge Joe Brown and others recently helped The Salvation Army dedicate the South Los Angeles Center for Worship and Service, a new community center for residents of South Central Los Angeles.
The 37,000-square-foot center houses a licensed childcare center, gym and weight room, computer center, classrooms, dance and performing arts studio, photo lab, library and the Billy and Ruth Graham Chapel.
The Salvation Army South Los Angeles Center for Worship and Service was developed to provide much needed services for youth and families in South Central Los Angeles.
The Army’s new facility builds upon and greatly enhances the academic, recreational and enrichment activities provided through The Salvation Army South Central Youth Project—a collaboration between The Salvation Army, Weingart Foundation and the Los Angeles Unified School District.