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16,000 Boxes Filled with Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, and Hope

December 13, 2021

Last week, dozens of volunteers filled 16,000 food boxes to ensure that all their neighbors will have a festive holiday meal.

Salvation Army and Nicor Gas Launch $5 Million Shield of Caring Assistance Program

December 2, 2021

New program helps individuals and families pay their natural gas utility bills and meets other basic needs.

Salvation Army's Iconic Red Kettles Return for the Season

November 2, 2021

“Hope Marches On” fundraising campaign calls on community to help neighbors stay in their homes

Keeping Christmas Alive for a Single Mom and Her Boys

October 27, 2021

From the food pantry to the Angel Tree presents, it’s the personal touches that have meant so much to this struggling family.

Equipping Students in Blue Island and La Villita with Clothing and School Supplies

August 26, 2021

Thanks to a donation from Hilco Global, hundreds of students received full backpacks, clothes, and shoes just in time for the new school year. Read More

The Salvation Army Teams Up with Walmart to 'Stuff the Bus'

August 4, 2021

Our school supply drive August 6-8 will help equip local students for a successful school year Read More

Salvation Army Celebrates Veterans and Thanks Frontline Workers this Donut Day

June 7, 2021

An event honoring vets and recalling Donut Lassies as well as sweet deliveries to fire and police departments rounded out our celebration this year Read More

Celebrating the Army Behind the Army

April 19, 2021

Words of thanks this Volunteer Appreciation Week from Suzie Brashler, the Metropolitan Division’s Volunteer Resource Manager Read More

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Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good

Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good

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