LOCAL Closer Look: Salvation Army Sacramento, CA

Posted on Sunday, November 12, 2023 by Kindra Ponzio

Kindra Ponzio talks with Major Rio Ray, Salvation Army Sac. Ray talks about some of the programs and giving kids a first chance because so many of them have had no opportunities put before them. They offer sports, music and arts to kids after school. He also adds that they have a low barrier shelter, transitional housing for families, rental and utility assistance.Ray tells us of 2 job training areas at the shelter, culinary and construction training. 90% of the students coming out of the programs have jobs.

Original airdate: 11/12/2023 

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Kindra joined EMF in 2001 and she covers Northern and Central California, Southern Oregon, and Northern Nevada including major markets Sacramento and Bay Area/San Francisco.

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