Stories

Help Relaunch STOP-IT's Drop In Center
August 27, 2020
STOP-IT Programmatic Responses to COVID-19
April 8, 2020
Chicago Sky Superstar Allie Quigley Looks to Score for The Salvation Army
August 17, 2020
 
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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Metropolitan Division Welcomes New Divisional Commanders
November 2, 2020
Lt. Colonels Lonneal and Patty Richardson bring familiarity with Chicagoland and experience in the fight for racial justice.
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Stopping Domestic Violence at Its Source
October 15, 2020
This National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we learn more about this devastating problem from staff of the Army's Partner Abuse Intervention Program.
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Surviving COVID-19 as a Human Trafficking Survivor
September 24, 2020
As we approach the Annual Day of Prayer for Victims of Human Trafficking, we chat with Elyse Dobney, program manager for the Army's STOP-IT program.
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Hand Sanitizing and Singing – Hosting Day Camp in the Middle of a Pandemic
June 30, 2020
How the Oakbrook Terrace Salvation Army is keeping kids safe and engaged at their annual summer day camp. Read More
 
Salvation Army Aurora Receives Grants for Food and Financial Assistance
June 29, 2020
Two grants totaling $15,000 are making a significant impact during a time of increased need Read More
 
Salvation Army Grateful for $10,000 Donation from NIPSCO
June 26, 2020
Donation will fund COVID-19 emergency assistance at the Hammond-Munster Corps Community Center Read More
 
Offering Support and Love on Juneteenth
June 25, 2020
How two Salvation Army officers came alongside a new generation of African American leaders and showed love and solidarity with people of color. Read More