Article: Advisory board donated $1M Commitment helped secure a $60 million investment, one of eight Kroc centers to be built around the country.

DAYTON --From the start, the Salvation Army of Dayton was a strong contender in its quest to obtain millions of dollars to build a Kroc center in north Dayton.

"In all corners, they were strong," said Major Hugh Steele of the charity's eastern territory headquarters in West Nyack, N.Y., which would manage the accounting for the project.

Dayton is one of eight communities in the eastern territory to receive approval. However, only five -- Dayton, Philadelphia, Boston, Staten Island, N.Y., and Massena, N.Y. -- have already leaped the final hurdle to move into the design phase.

The Dayton command's strong staff leadership and excellent advisory board support stood out to Steele, especially ...

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