Stories

 
Caring for Those with Nowhere to Shelter in Place
May 5, 2020
This Salvation Army facility is serving as a temporary homeless shelter for the City’s healthy overflow as we all ride out the virus.
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Local United Way Awards $225,000 to The Salvation Army of Lake County for COVID-19 Relief
May 5, 2020
This substantial gift will provide relief and support for hundreds in need
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Two Days Without Food
May 1, 2020
Joseph, a Chicago resident with several health issues, exemplifies the needs the City is meeting in partnership with The Salvation Army.
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Join Us on May 5 in a global effort to fight COVID-19
April 30, 2020
We now live in unprecedented times that call for unprecedented help and heart
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Meridian Provides Donation to Support Salvation Army Coronavirus Response Efforts
April 30, 2020
The health insurance agency gave the Army a $30,000 donation plus more than $52,000 in Walmart gift cards to be used on other essential items. Read More
 
A Visit with Chicago’s First Lady, Amy Eshleman
April 29, 2020
During National Volunteer Week, Chicago’s First Lady stopped by The Salvation Army’s Chicago Temple Corps Community Center in the West Loop to lend a hand. Read More
 
Inspiring Generosity in the Age of Coronavirus
April 27, 2020
Throughout the Metropolitan Division, The Salvation Army has able to meet the rising requests for help because of countless acts of generosity. Read More
 
Mayor Lightfoot Launches City of Chicago Emergency Food Coordination Center
April 24, 2020
City partners with Salvation Army and the Greater Chicago Food Depository to provide food for homebound or quarantined Chicagoans impacted by COVID-19. Read More