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Style
of Lodi would like to commend the staff at our Lodi, CA Salvation
Army. Style
of Lodi and Watts Equipment Co, Inc are proud sponsors of the Lodi Salvation
Army and we hope you are too!.
We visited both the warehouse, located on Lockeford Street, as well as the main office and shelter facility,
located on Stockton Street in Lodi, CA.
The particular day that we chose to visit was an important
one for everyone at the Lodi Salvation Army. Watts Equipment
Co, Inc. had donated 2 forklifts to the organization. Shirley Perreira, GM/President and Kelly Dolan, Sales Manager of
Watts and I personally
met with the director Lt. Dan Williams and he graciously
gave us a tour and a realization of the greatness of the
efforts and the magnitude of need for our Salvation Army
here in Lodi. It was a heart warming and moving
experience to meet the amazing staff and learn about all
of the help they give directly to our Lodi community.
Most of the staff on site were themselves in a position
in their lives where they found a need to seek out the
generosity and caring provided by this
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exterior of the building gives no prelude as to what is
being orchestrated inside. A large cafeteria serves over
200 people wonderful meals daily as well as over 400 on
holidays... no one is turned away. Lt. Williams
explained that, " everyone is provided a well
prepared meal and he didn't care if President Obama was
arriving for dinner. The meals given are made with the
same consideration." Showers and freshly laundered
clothes are offered to all who wish to receive them on a
daily basis as well as beds for the night if room is
available and clients enter and remain clean and sober.
Extended stay programs are offered as well for those who
would like the opportunity to recover from the set backs
of life that have brought them into need. The impressive
complete industrial kitchen is home to a culinary school
providing training and certification to those who have
qualified and moved through the program. The graduating
students have a track record of obtaining jobs all over
California. And, by the way I must add.. it was immaculately
clean to the eye as well as to the nose! The people here
are happy and everyone is treated with respect and never
judged by their present situation but offered a way out
if they are willing to make the changes necessary in their
lives to do so. The woman's side of the building offers
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There is never and hour
of the day or night at this facility that the staff is not present
and working. Laundry for individuals who have come to spend the
night is washed and given back to them in the morning. It takes a 24 hour effort to undertake
the massive amount of work it takes to offer these
wonderful services to our community. Their
mission and goals are to get people back into life. Once
they have gone through the program they are prepared and
helped to gradually move out of the facility and become
self reliant. They are helped every step of the way
including the final program that even helps them
financially start their own household.  There are many
success stories achieved and as long as you're willing to make
positive changes in your life and work hard toward your
goals the Salvation Army of Lodi is there for you every
step of the way. Style
of Lodi and Watts Equipment Co, Inc would like to urge you to donate to the
Salvation Army of Lodi. We have provided a link that
will allow you to make your tax deducible donation
directly to the Salvation Army of Lodi. You simply
choose the area you wish your donation will benefit.
It's plain to see that our money is going directly back
in our community and making it a better place for all.
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| Michelle Silva, Publisher |
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