The Salvation Army in Mount Vernon to Break Ground on New Childcare Center
WHAT: Groundbreaking ceremony for a new 13,270 square-foot childcare center offering 9 new classrooms that can accommodate 76 in Childcare Placement. This new space will allow for 112 children 6 weeks & older. The new facility will also include a Sensory Aware area, kitchen, indoor gymnasium, and outdoor play areas.
WHY: “This expanded center will allow us to transform more lives and provide greater hope to those in need by offering affordable opportunities for educational, social, and year-round recreational programming, “– Captain, Christine Moretz, Corps Commanding Officer.
WHEN: Thursday, November 14, 2024 10:00 Ground Break Ceremony 10:30 Media interviews available
WHERE: The Salvation Army Mount Vernon Corps Community Center 206 E. Ohio Ave. Mount Vernon, OH 43050
WHO: Prayer: Reverend Scott Sharpes, Pastor, Lakeholm Church of the Nazarene Greetings: Majors Barbara & Edgar George, Jr., Divisional Leaders Recognition: Austin Swallow, Campaign Chair Mayor’s Greetings: Tanner Salyers, City of Mount Vernon Safety Service Director Blessing of Site: Captain Christine Moretz, Corps Commanding Officer Closing Remarks: Mr. John Booth, Advisory Board Chairman