emergency and disaster response.
A recently opened Kroc Center in
Guayama is making a major impact
in one of the poorer areas. The
center has teamed up with the
InterAmerican University of Puerto
adjoins the
corps, to
provide recre-
ational services
and service
opportunities to
the students as they
further their education.
Army officership to the
Eastern Territory's School
for Officers Training each
year. When commissioned,
these Puerto Rican officers
not only serve the needs of
their home but work
throughout the Eastern
Territory in Spanish-speak-
ing Salvation Army corps,
in addition to English-
speaking corps.
"The Salvation Army has shown its commitment to
Puerto Rico over the past two years by investing $40
million in infrastructure to better serve the people
here. Our Kroc Center is the only one outside the
continental USA and is meeting vital needs in the
southern part of the island. We continue to work with
other religious and social service agencies to address
the needs of Puerto Rico and do our part to bring
prosperity back. The advisory board provides wonder-
ful support and encouragement to us. And the recent
visit of General Cox has encouraged our forces here
while raising our visibility. The Salvation Army in
Puerto Rico remains committed to spreading the
gospel and meeting human need without
discrimination."
every stage of life. Though the Army there experi-
ences losses when those seeking opportunity on the
mainland choose to leave, the Army continues to
replenish its ranks with newcomers.
has cut into government sources of funding with the
loss of 50,000 taxpayers. Social needs--including
support for the aging, health services, education and
housing--have increased as well.
establishment in 1961. Mayor Felisa Rinc�n de
Gautier, who saw the Army in action in New York
City, invited the Army to do its work in Puerto Rico.
homeless and elderly. Over
time, work has spread
across the main island to
feature 11 corps and a host
of social services: children's
and youth after-school
programs, education,
sports, music instruction, a
homeless shelter, an adult
rehabilitation center, a
senior citizen center,
feeding programs, financial
help to families in crisis,
action during a Soldiers Rally.
Center in Guyama offers students service
opportunities.