Stories

Imperial Valley Ministries: A Labor Trafficking Case Study
May 11, 2020
STOP-IT Programmatic Responses to COVID-19
April 8, 2020
 
The 6-Year-Old Feeding Her Neighbors Impacted by the Coronavirus in Evanston
May 27, 2020
Grade-schooler Ryerson Lundy made and sold more than 90 bracelets and gave the proceeds to the food pantry at the Evanston Salvation Army.
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Chicago Bears and Bears Care Continue Donations to Local COVID-19 Relief Efforts
May 26, 2020
Salvation Army among local organizations receiving additional funds from Chicago Bears and NFL Draft-a-thon
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The Salvation Army and Toyota Provide Groceries to Families Struggling During COVID-19
May 26, 2020
The Army and Advantage Toyota of River Oaks joined forces on May 22 to provide boxes of groceries to families who have been hit hard during the pandemic.
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Seeing Hope in a Neighborhood Marked by Poverty, Violence, and the Pandemic
May 21, 2020
An officer at our Midwest Corps Community Center shares glimpses of hope in a community hit hard by COVID-19.
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The 7-Year-Old on a Mission
May 20, 2020
Olivia Tyler delivered 250 face masks to food pantry clients at the Oakbrook Terrace Salvation Army – and she’s just getting started. Read More
 
Salvation Army Food Deliveries Are Like the Best Christmas Gifts I Ever Received
May 19, 2020
78-year-old Verna's thank-you letter shows how important our care for the elderly is during these difficult times. Read More
 
The Joy of an Apple, a Visit, or a Chance to Help Others
May 15, 2020
As the coronavirus continues, Salvation Army staff throughout our Division are finding that sometimes it’s the little things that mean the most. Read More
 
A Week’s Worth of Food Pantry Meals
May 14, 2020
A letter from a Salvation Army food pantry recipient dispels some misguided assumptions and shows that a little meal planning can go a long way! Read More