Thursday, June 17, 2010

John Peukert Joins Salvation Army Advisory Board


John Peukert, San Bernardino City Unified School District assistant superintendent for facilities and operations, has joined the San Bernardino Corps Salvation Army advisory board. Photo by Matt Sloan

(SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) John Peukert, the San Bernardino City Unified School District assistant superintendent for facilities and operations, has joined the San Bernardino Corps Salvation Army advisory board.

“I wanted to give my time to an organization that is doing so much in the community to bless others,” he said.

Peukert is a 27-year employee of San Bernardino City Unified School District, starting there in 1982 as its director of nutrition services. He has lived in Rialto for 34 years.

“John knows a lot of people, and he will help promote the Salvation Army through those connections,” said Tom Brickley, president of the advisory board.

The San Bernardino Corps of the Salvation Army serves the cities of San Bernardino, Rialto, Highland, Grand Terrace and Colton, and the unincorporated community of Bloomington.

The advisory board consists of volunteers who assist the Salvation Army with fund raising, community outreach and other areas of the Corps’ ministries.

About the Salvation Army San Bernardino Corps
The Salvation Army may be able to provide emergency services including food; lodging for homeless or displaced families; clothing and furniture; assistance with rent or mortgage and transportation when funds are available. The Salvation Army Team Radio Network assists rescue workers and evacuees in such disasters as fires.

The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the Universal Christian Church, and also offers evangelical programs for boys, girls and adults. One of the largest charitable and international service organizations in the world, The Salvation Army has been in existence since 1865 and in San Bernardino since 1887, supporting those in need without discrimination. Donations may always be made online at www.salvationarmyusa.org or by calling 1-(800)-SAL-ARMY.

For local help, call the San Bernardino Corps headquarters at (909) 888-1337.