Local/Community Support
8,500 Journeys: John Erickson and the Eden Express
February 26, 2024
For over twenty years, John Erickson helmed The Salvation Army's Eden Express, driving low-income seniors on sightseeing trips across Illinois and beyond.
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A Marathon of Generosity—The 26th Annual 12 Hours of Salvation Toy Drive
December 8, 2023
Lou Bachrodt Auto Mall hosted its 26th Annual Toy Drive on December 1, 2023. Over 4,700 toys were donated to The Salvation Army's Angel Tree program.
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Blessed Beginnings: New Backpacks for the School Year
August 21, 2023
Throughout the month of August, The Salvation Army Food Pantry has been providing new backpacks to the families it serves.
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Serving Unity and Community Spirit at National Night Out
August 8, 2023
The Salvation Army of Winnebago County served food and fellowship at Rockford's National Night Out.
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