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International Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international Movement, is an evangelical part of the Universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Kroc History

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In January 2004, McDonald's heiress Joan Kroc left a gift of $1.5 billion to The Salvation Army to build and help operate corps community centers across the country. After 20 months and three competitive phases, The Salvation Army in Salem, OR was awarded a portion of the Ray and Joan Kroc gift to build and operate The Kroc Center in Salem.

Salem has received $35.5 million from the Ray and Joan Kroc gift to build the Community Center and $35.5 for an endowment to help operate the facility. Local fundraising efforts brought the total project contribution to $81 million.

Kroc Mission

The Salvation Army Kroc Corps Community Center of Salem, OR (Kroc Center) embodies the very best of The Salvation Army’s service and mission impact for the 21st century. The Salvation Army is committed to producing tangible outcomes that will build character, confidence and competence in the children and families of the Mid-Willamette Valley region and throughout the State of Oregon.

The Salvation Army has resolved that the development of the Kroc Center will be guided at every step by the following five mission-driven principles:

  • Be planned, developed and operated in a manner consistent with the mission of The Salvation Army: to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
  • Remain true to the intentions of Joan Kroc: to relieve the suffering of the poor, communicate dignity, and provide opportunity to those with limited opportunities to develop their skills to the full extent of their potential.
  • Be a beacon of hope and an agent of change in the Mid-Willamette Valley region that will actively reach out to those who might not otherwise feel included and make the center open to everyone.
  • Offer programs and program facilities that will enhance the quality of life, build relationships, and help unify a diverse community; and transform youth, families and neighborhoods through education, art, recreation and worship activities.
  • TSA Kroc will be a seven-day-a-week magnet and anchor for the community and will be planned, developed and operated in a manner that engages true community-wide leadership, networks and support resources.