Hi Dianne, great question! The name “Kroc” is the last name of Joan Kroc, wife of McDonald’s founder Ray Kroc. Joan Kroc is the wonderful woman who entrusted The Salvation Army with $1.5 Billion to build Community Centers across the country in communities that were in desperate need of a safe gathering place, a place with facilities and trained professionals to nurture children’s social skills, arts appreciation and athletic potential. She described The Kroc Center as being a beacon of light and hope in the community. Thanks to her gift, we now have 26 Salvation Army Kroc Centers nationwide :) and Coeur d’Alene was lucky enough to win the bid to have one built here! If you’re curious to learn a bit more about Joan Kroc’s story and how her gift impacted North Idaho, visit kroccda.org/about
Kroc is their last name
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