Help us do the most good

The Salvation Army exists to meet human need wherever, whenever and however we can. When you give to us, you ensure that the people of Stephenson County get the help they need and deserve. We need people like you to join us in the fight for good by giving your time, talent and resources so we can continue serving others. Every gift is precious - big or small. Thank you for giving what you can.

Donate Money
You can create a positive impact easily by donating once, or become a recurring donor for your community. All monetary gifts remain in Stephenson County and go directly towards our services and programs. Donate today securely online or contact us with any questions or concerns you might have.

Become a Volunteer - Call Us at 815-235-7639
Serving hands-on and seeing the difference you have created is just one of the great rewards volunteering can give you. By supporting our services and mission with your time and effort you also meet great people in your community, gain valuable experience and insight alongside other professionals, and make great memories spreading God's love and works with The Salvation Army.  

Serve on our Advisory Board or as an Echelon Member
You can help direct the path of the Salvation Army in Freeport by sharing your time and experience as an advisory board member, or by joining the young adults in Echelon where the future of The Salvation Army is being built through fellowship, networking, and so much more. Contact us for any further questions.

Donate Goods & Shop Our Stores
Your donations to The Salvation Army Family Stores help fund our programs, change lives, and restore families. Schedule a free pick up or find a store near you. 

Become a Fundraiser
Have an idea of your own? We always encourage our communities to undertake The Salvation Army's message in their own life. Organizing your own fundraiser is a great way to do so. Create a campaign with us for a cause that you are passionate about and get those around you involved as well.

Corporate Partnerships
Show your business a new side of success by helping The Salvation Army serve those who are vulnerable and in need. Build a lasting relationship with us and this community that will create real change.
 
Bonds, Funds, Stocks & IRA Rollover
Make a gift of your securities to help those who need it most.

Planned Giving, Wills & Gift Annuities
Provide hope for the future with a gift that goes towards sustaining our works for the future. With your generosity we can continue to carry out God's plan through services that do the most good.

Transfer Airline Miles
Donate airline miles to help The Salvation Army meet need all over the U.S.

Sponsor a Child Overseas
Give hope to a child in need.

Donate a Vehicle
Help put someone on the road to recovery with a vehicle donation.

Serve on our Advisory Board or as an Echelon Member
Give your time and experience as an advisory board member, and help pave the way to a brighter future. 
 

How We Use Your Gifts

We want you to feel confident that we are making the best use of the resources you've given to The Salvation Army. We pride ourselves on minimizing costs to maintain a high-percentage of donations that directly flow into programs—83 cents per dollar. When you designate your donation to a disaster through The Salvation Army, 100% of your gift will be used in support of those disaster relief efforts.

Our local Annual Report shows how we've been Doing the Most Good in our neighborhood. Our Divisional Annual Report shows how we've been good stewards of the resources given to us by members of the public. We hope that our actions speak even louder than these words: every gift is precious to us.

For tax purposes: The Salvation Army North and Central Illinois Division EIN is 36-2167910.