Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good
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Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good
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Who We Are
At The Salvation Army, we are dedicated to Doing the Most Good. We are made up of thousands of officers, soldiers, staff, volunteers, donors, and partners working together to holistically meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our most vulnerable neighbors. We do this through programs designed to combat homelessness and hunger, provide safe spaces for kids after school and on the weekends, achieve and maintain sobriety, and give hope to the hopeless. The Salvation Army Metropolitan Division provides these services to people in need throughout greater Chicagoland, Northern Illinois, and Northwest Indiana. The Salvation Army in DeKalb is a part of the Metropolitan Division, and provides a variety of services to people in need in our community.
The Salvation Army is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by U.S. law.
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Our local Annual Report shows how we've been good stewards of the resources given to us by members of the public.
To learn more about The Salvation Army Metropolitan Division, visit www.salarmymetro.org and view our Divisional Annual Report.
To learn more history about The Salvation Army International, visit story.salvationarmy.org.
The Salvation Army DeKalb Corps Community Center
830 Grove Street
DeKalb, IL 60115-0442
Phone: (815) 756-4308 | Fax: (815) 756-7090
Map/Directions
Food Pantry Hours
Monday - Thursday 9 am - 12 pm, Thursday 5 pm - 6:45 pm
Social Service Offices
Monday - Friday 9 am - 4 pm
General Office Hours
Monday - Friday 9 am - 4 pm
The Salvation Army is led by officers – ordained ministers – who supervise the many programs and services provided in your area. They also serve as administrators, counselors and youth leaders.
DeKalb Corps Community Center Leadership
Lieutenant Joe Alvarez
Corps Officer/Administrator
Lieutenant April Alvarez
Corps Officer/Administrator
Gary Billings
Food Pantry Coordinator
Walt Staats
Assistant Food Pantry Coordinator
Elyse Troscinski
Administrative Assistant
Media Inquiries:
Katie Heinz Pfingsten
Divisional Public Relations Manager
Email: Katie.Heinz@usc.salvationarmy.org
Office: 773-205-3531 | Mobile: 872-223-7951
Camerin Mattson
Divisional Communications Manager
Email: Camerin.Mattson@usc.salvationarmy.org
Office: 773-205-3256 | Mobile: 630-707-9757
Jeff Robey
Divisional Director of Strategy & Outcomes
Email: Jeff.Robey@usc.salvationarmy.org
Office: 773-205-3254 | Mobile: 773-885-3433
Ways to Give
Discover ways to support The Salvation Army on our Ways to Give page.
Donate Goods
To schedule a free donation pick up please call 1-800-SA-TRUCK (1-800-728-7825). To learn more about our Thrift Stores and donation centers visit satruck.org.
Mobile Text Alerts:
To receive mobile alerts from The Salvation Army DeKalb choose from the options below. Once you have received your invitation, reply Y to activate.
Message and Data Rates May Apply. Text STOP to 51555 to stop. Text HELP to 51555 for help.
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Careers
If you are interested in a career within The Salvation Army, visit our Careers website to view current job opportunities.
Volunteering
To find ways to volunteer and support your community, view our regional volunteer locations, or contact our Volunteer Resources Office.
For assistance, please call 815-756-4308.
If additional assistance is needed, The Salvation Army Metropolitan Division's Social Services Department can be reached Monday - Friday from 9am - 4pm through their online contact form. Messages received during the weekend will be returned on the first business day. You can also search for services in your community.