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The Portland Observer wishes each of you a happy and safe Thanksgiving! QR code for Portland Observer Online ‘City of Roses’ Volume XLIV Number 50 www.portlandobserver.com Wednesday • November 25, 2015 Established in 1970 Committed to Cultural Diversity photo by o livia o livia /t he p ortland o bserver Salvation Army advisory board members Bob O’Halloran (from left), Robert Meyer, Paul Migchelbrink, and Mike Verbout celebrate the opening of a new soccer field at the organization’s Moore Street community center in North Portland. Moore Street soccer field comes alive by o livia o livia t he p ortland o bserver The Salvation Army is providing more opportunities for local kids and families with a brand new turf soccer field at their Moore Street Corps and Community Center at 5325 N. Williams Ave. Construction was just completed and dedicated in a ceremony last week thanks to a partnership between the non-profit organization and the Portland City Unit- Community Builders ed Soccer Club who will be organizing practices, training, and games for local youth and adults. “We are so excited to be able to offer north Portland a new resource for sports and activities, and we hope that it is truly something the community can be proud of,” said Captain Marcos Marquez of the Salvation Army’s Moore Street facility. Marquez said the addition will “serve the needs of the community, provide players the opportunity to play organized sports through Portland City United Soc- cer Club, and give local at-risk youth the chance to be productive, have fun, build character, and most importantly, find oth- er alternatives to being on the streets.” The Salvation Army also plans on uti- lizing the field in its programs, possibly running some soccer camps for local youth who may not have the opportuni- ty to participate in sports due to income limitations. It’s all part of the organiza- tion’s vision to help build strong fami- lies by encouraging growth spiritually, physically and mentally through worship services, nutrition programs, athletic ac- tivities and educational/enrichment op- portunities. The Salvation Army has insured that people of all means can easily have access to exercise and sports equipment at Moore Street, boasting a $1 entry to their indoor basketball court, cardio and weight room; as well as a number of yoga and zumba classes for low-cost public use. To learn more, visit salvationarmy- moorestreet.com.