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As long as there's The Salvation Army,
there's no such thing as "no place to go."
Each year, The Salvation Army provides over 10 million nights of lodging to those in need.
Nearly 1 of every 20 Chicagoans is homeless. This means families are sleeping on the streets, in cars or moving from family home to family home.
About 15 percent of the homeless population is comprised of "chronically homeless" individuals. This population is most vulnerable during the hottest and coldest months of the year.
Our doors are always open.
The Salvation Army provides shelter for nearly 700 men, women and children every year, and works to keep thousands of families from becoming homeless. Our homeless diversion programs and shelters provide safe housing, food and spiritual and practical support to families who have nowhere else to go.
Give the gift of a good night's sleep. You can help.
The Salvation Army provides housing and shelter to struggling neighbors through:
The nation's first Emergency Homeless Assessment and Response Center to address the needs of families in crisis, the Shield of Hope can provide shelter for up to 75 people. The Salvation Army staff help families identify more stable living situations within 14 days. Upon their move, families are connected with community support services to better navigate their futures.
The Evangeline Booth Lodge is an emergency shelter for families with children who suddenly become homeless due to eviction, disasters, domestic violence, stranded while traveling, or other crises. Booth Lodge can accommodate as many as 60 families each night. In just one year, Booth Lodge provided shelter for 1,085 men, women and children.
Booth Manor Senior Residences, in Chicago's West Loop, provides attractive, low-income apartments and supportive services for seniors on fixed incomes.
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, find a location near you, or learn more online.
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.
The Salvation Army makes more than 25 stops every day to provide hot meals, case management, and mental health and substance abuse services to the homeless with our Mobile Outreach program. We are ready to assist those interested in leaving the streets. Download the Mobile Outreach schedule.
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The Salvation Army brings hope to the homeless.
Watch how we comfort and support thousands of families facing homelessness in Chicago every year.
