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Why Does The Salvation Army Collect Donations in Red Kettles at Christmas?
December 10, 2020
A brief look at the history of our Red Kettles and how ringing a bell today makes you part of a long, life-changing tradition.
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The 7-Year-Old on a Mission
May 20, 2020
Olivia Tyler delivered 250 face masks to food pantry clients at the Oakbrook Terrace Salvation Army – and she’s just getting started.
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Responding to the Coronavirus: How We’re Keeping Our Clients Safe
March 16, 2020
Salvation Army Corps Community Centers are making programmatic changes to ensure the health and safety of our clients, volunteers, and staff.
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Avoiding the Downward Spiral
February 27, 2020
How our Bed & Bread Club members are providing a lifeline for those about to succumb to the hardships of poverty.
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Hockey Fans Have a Heart for Chicago’s Homeless Individuals
February 19, 2020
The Chicago Wolves partnered with The Salvation Army to mobilize their fans to make blankets for Chicago's homeless community. Read More
 
Toyota Donates 175 Pairs of Boots to Homeless Individuals at Army Shelter
February 13, 2020
At their 7th annual Walk in My Boots event, Toyota gave winter footwear to people who would otherwise go without. Read More
 
Volunteers Pack 10,000 Christmas Food Boxes for Neighbors in Need
December 9, 2019
Dozens of volunteers manned an assembly line at the Army's EDS facility to fill boxes with all the foods needed for a traditional Christmas meal. Read More
 
Longing for a Place to Call Home
October 1, 2019
As Eric and Emani's story shows, homelessness is complex -- and often doesn't look like we think it will. Read More