The Salvation Army Needs Your Help to Change Lives.
Help us provide for the most vulnerable communities.
Donate NowThe Salvation Army evaluates every local community and strives to meet the greatest need in each.
With your help, we can turn underserved areas into thriving, flourishing communities.
The Salvation Army brings hope to the hopeless.
We open our arms and our hearts to local communities all over the United States to ensure each is getting what they need to thrive. Whether it's providing shelter, feeding programs, domestic abuse programs, or addiction recovery among many others, with your help, we will be there today, tomorrow, and until the healing is complete.
People need hope. You can help meet the greatest need today.
The Salvation Army Meets the Greatest Need in Our Community Through Providing Warmth & Shelter.
About 15 percent of the homeless population is comprised of "chronically homeless" individuals. This means struggling neighbors are sleeping on the streets, in cars, staying with family or friends temporarily, or frequently moving from residence to residence. The Salvation Army provides 600,000 nights of shelter in Illinois every year and works to keep thousands of families from becoming homeless.
Coat DrivesThe Salvation Army partners with the Chicago Bears and Jewel-Osco each year to collect new or gently used winter coats for families. This year's Bears Coat Drive runs through February 1st. Each year, we collect more than 30,000 coats.
Bed & Bread ClubMany of The Salvation Army's services ensure families have nutritious food to eat and safe place to sleep. Once the basics are covered, we support families with after-school programming, creative arts education, worship opportunities, and more. Help keep these programs available to those most in need by joining the Bed & Bread Club of Chicago.
How You and Your Family Can HelpHomelessness 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.
