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The Salvation Army Needs Your Help to Change Lives
Help us provide for the most vulnerable communities.
Donate NowPeople need hope. You can help meet the greatest need today.
The 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. Whether it's providing shelter, feeding programs, domestic abuse programs, or addiction recovery: with your support, we will be there today, tomorrow, and until the healing is complete.
Donate now to meet the greatest need.
"The Salvation Army isn't just here for a few days - they're here for the long haul to help."
The Salvation Army is committed to providing the help that is needed those who need it most.
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.
Bed & Bread Club
Many 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.
Coat Drives
The Salvation Army partners with the Chicago Bears and Jewel-Osco to collect new or gently used winter coats for families. This year, our goal is to collect 25,000 coats for families in need.
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 your local Corps Community Center, call the emergency assistance hotline 773.205.3520, or learn more online.
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.
