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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.
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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
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Hope When There Is None
April 12, 2021
How The Salvation Army’s rent assistance helped a family struggling with multiple health issues.
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Helping a Family of Seven Stay Afloat
March 22, 2021
When the pandemic took her husband’s job, Nancy found needed assistance at The Salvation Army.
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An Entire Year of Doing the Most Good . . . Even in a Pandemic
March 4, 2021
A look back at how The Salvation Army Metropolitan Division has helped our neighbors who have been impacted by COVID-19. Read More
 
Up to 7,600 Salvation Army Locations Can Serve as Warming Centers to Fight the Freeze
February 18, 2021
The country's largest private provider of social services offers warmth and hope in response to sweeping Polar Vortex Read More
 
How a Train Called Little Obie Rescued Christmas for the Blue Island Corps
December 22, 2020
The Army’s Blue Island Corps Community Center was seriously short on Christmas presents this year – until the Canadian National Railway rode in. Read More
 
Filling 15,000 Holiday Food Boxes for Neighbors in Need
December 18, 2020
At our Emergency Disaster Services warehouse last week, volunteers packed thousands of boxes with all the trimmings and good wishes for a Christmas meal. Read More