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Helping a Survivor Find Life After Labor Trafficking
January 8, 2021
This Human Trafficking Awareness Month, we introduce you to Faith, a woman who survived her labor trafficking situation with help from our STOP-IT program.
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Providing a Young, Desperate Mom-to-Be a Place to Call Home
January 5, 2021
When a cold, hungry pregnant woman walked through their door, the DeKalb Salvation Army Corps Community Center surrounded her with love and support.
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How Booth Lodge Got a Needed Renovation in the Middle of a Pandemic
December 30, 2020
The director of The Salvation Army's shelter for homeless individuals wouldn't stop until the facility was fit for family.
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Alexandria’s Rocky Journey to a Fresh Start
December 1, 2020
When one family’s attempt to start over went all wrong, The Salvation Army was there to help put things right again.
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Rotary Club Donates Hundreds of Hygiene Kits to Residents at Salvation Army Shelters
November 19, 2020
As COVID-19 cases soar, these kits help residents of our Evangeline Booth Lodge and Shield of Hope shelters fight off illness and disease. Read More
 
Supporting a Family Ravaged by COVID-19
November 17, 2020
The Salvation Army came alongside a family when the unthinkable happened, helping to ease their burden while they grieved. Read More
 
An Anonymous Letter of Gratitude
November 5, 2020
The Salvation Army of Rockford and Winnebago County recently heard from a former client sharing how their programs changed her life Read More
 
Giving Shanticia and Her Three Kids a Second Chance at Life
October 20, 2020
A single mom facing homelessness and bipolar disorder shares how The Salvation Army put her on a Pathway of Hope. Read More