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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Doing the Most to Fight Poverty
The Salvation Army's holistic programs help alleviate the symptoms of poverty
and address the root issues that cause it.
46.7 million Americans live below the poverty line. 60 million more live one crisis away.
Sadly, children raised in poverty are 32% more likely to remain there, compared to their more fortunate peers.
"Without Salvation Army, I don't know where we'd be. They helped me find a job, clothing, food and somewhere to live."
The Salvation Army is committed to addressing the causes of poverty and helping families address the barriers to success.
The Salvation Army provides resources and support to overcome poverty in our community through:
After-School Programs and Child Care
The Salvation Army community centers provide after-school programming to give youth and teens a safe place to complete homework, learn new skills and relax with their friends.
Food Pantry
The Salvation Army of Hammond-Munster food pantry is open Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 9 - 11:30 a.m.; and Tuesdays & Thursdays 1 - 3:30 p.m. Food boxes may include shelf-stable pantry items, breads, cereals, meat and other household necessities.
Pathway of Hope
Pathway of Hope is a comprehensive case management system that helps families identify barriers to self-sufficiency. Such as unemployment, insecure housing, lack of job skills, lack of childcare, etc. Pathway of Hope also helps address these barriers and connects families with community support organizations, and more.
Homelessness Prevention & Emergency Assistance Programs
The Salvation Army provides emergency assistance to help with mortgage/rent, utility bills, clothing, medication bills, and other needs in order to keep families in their homes. For more information or support: contact our Corps Community Center at 219-838-0380, find a location near you.
How You and Your Family Can Help
Homelessness is an issue plaguing cities and neighborhoods across the country. Here are some ideas for how to talk with your children about homelessness, how you can help fight poverty, and what you can do to make an impact in your community.
