Salvation Army Hough Center

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The Salvation Army Hough Center is a large community facility located in the Hough neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio, in the United States.

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[edit] Facilities

The facilities include a swimming pool, a boxing rink, a skating rink, a small library, a computer room, a large gymnasium, and a large child care facility. There is a daily soup kitchen and weekly Christian church services.

[edit] History

The building was erected in response to the Hough Riots of 1966. At the building's dedication Major Carl B. Stokes stood in the gymnasium and stated "This building represents a part of our city that was virtually written off. It stands as a physical affirmation of the faith of The Salvation Army in our community, serving as a hub around which the process of rehabilitation can begin and develop in many lives."[1]

[edit] Corpes officers

The present pastors are Major Diana Capanna and Captain Joseph Capanna. There have been many previous Corps Officers. The first was Major Carl Stokes.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Henry Gariepy, Challenge Response: A Documentary on Christianity in Action in the Inner City, The Salvation Army Northeastern Ohio Division, 1994).