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“Thank You for Giving My Kids a Christmas When I Couldn’t”
October 27, 2021
A mom of four in DeKalb was dreading Christmas last year until she learned about our Angel Tree program.
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Restoring Christmas for a Family Sick with COVID
October 27, 2021
How the Elgin Corps Community Center and their generous donors ensured that Hope Marches On during the holiday season for a single mom and her sick kids.
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Unconditional Hope in these Unprecedented Times
March 2, 2021
A hopeful story from our Midwest Corps Community Center is just what we all need as the pandemic continues.
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When a Family of Four Becomes a Family of Nine
January 12, 2021
The Salvation Army provided tangible help to a family that took in five siblings after a tragic loss, helping them adjust to their new normal.
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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
 
How WGN’s John Williams and His Listeners Keep Amazing Us
December 21, 2020
WGN radio host John Williams’ third annual radiothon to benefit The Salvation Army defied all expectations – and even altered a couple hairstyles. Read More
 
Rescuing Christmas for Generations of Debra’s Family
December 21, 2020
Providing a loving home for her own and her sister’s kids was no problem for Debra. Christmas presents proved harder. Learn how the Army helped. 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