downtown Philly, the center is sur-
rounded by abandoned factories.
Beyond those dilapidated buildings
are neighborhoods plagued by crime
and urban blight.
for the Army's investment here, ac-
Philadelphia Kroc administrator.
hoods just beyond, and the result is
that people feel they can come here
in safety," Major Gensler says.
people can see the predominant
Christian influence.
open�air meeting--only brought
indoors. In its day, the Army's
open�air meetings drew thousands.
Today, thousands are coming into
our centers, and we have a unique
and sacred opportunity to evange-
lize in this state�of�the�art way,"
the major says.
you walk up to the front entrance
of the Philadelphia Kroc Center is
a BMW parked next to an old jalopy.
That sight is indicative of the broad
now in its fifth year.
November of 2010.
members,
investment the region,
community center on 12.4
acres located at the junction of
several of North Philadelphia's
most troubled neighborhoods.
25-meter x 25-yard 10-lane
competition lap pool, water
slide area, lazy river, warm-water
jet pool and a current pool for
swimming against resistance.
artificial turf field.
renowned swimming instructor
who has "caught the vision" of