Salvation Army serves families amid Chicago Teachers Union strike
Union officials reported some progress during weekend talks, but picket lines remain up around the city. As the third full day of the Chicago Teachers Union gets underway, The Salvation Army continues its work to help families caught in the middle. More
Salvation Army camp counselor surprises mom with generous gift
Most 15-year-old kids who manage to wrangle up $1,800 might splurge for an Xbox One X or a new VR headset. After Treston Harris saved that money working at a Salvation Army camp over the summer, he did something else: he
Salvation Army serves Milwaukee PD grieving fallen officer
Chaplains with The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County are providing emotional and spiritual care to the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) after an officer was fatally shot earlier this week. Officer Matthew Rittner, 35, an officer with 17 years of service in
11-year-old launches GoFundMe to help Chicago’s homeless during polar vortex
When Khloe Thompson, an 11-year-old from Los Angeles, saw the news about the frigid temperatures blanketing the U.S., she wanted to help. So she launched a GoFundMe to keep Chicago's homeless population safe during a dangerous cold snap. "This week, I've
Browns Coach Hue Jackson and The Salvation Army fight trafficking in Cleveland
The Salvation Army of Greater Cleveland raised over $200,000 at its annual Civic Luncheon—funds that will be used in part to combat human trafficking across the region. Human trafficking has become a growing epidemic in Ohio, which ranks in the top
Fatherhood in Action program now offered behind bars
Recently, The Salvation Army brought its Fatherhood in Action program to the Cook County Jail to help fathers build better relationships with their children and co-parents. The Fatherhood in Action program is already offered to clients in the Harbor Light Center,
Shield of Hope opens in Chicago
The new venture is a big part of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s “Plan 2.0: A Home for Everyone” The Salvation Army held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Shield of Hope emergency family shelter in Chicago. The project, a partnership with
Salvation Army holds homeless memorial service
There is no official tracking of homeless deaths in many communities. As part of National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day, The Salvation Army in La Crosse, Wisconsin, remembered the lives of those in the community who have died while homeless in the
New center will empower change in Ferguson
By Elizabeth Kinzie - The Salvation Army in St. Louis, Missouri, is playing a significant role in rebuilding community relations in Ferguson, the scene of rioting and civil unrest in 2014 following the death of 18-year-old Michael Brown, who was shot
Serving in the line of fire: The Salvation Army’s role in the 1967 Detroit riots
Staffers and volunteers braved violent conditions to serve law enforcement personnel, firemen, national guardsmen and private citizens during and after the five-daylong riots. It wasn’t a pretty sight. A city that many considered a leader in race relations in the 1960s
Salvation Army expands support to flooded areas in Northern Illinois
5,800 structures could ultimately be flooded in Lake County alone, according to county officials. Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner issued a disaster proclamation for Lake, McHenry and Kane counties for flooding on July 14. In response to expanding flood waters, The Salvation
New plan surfaces to tackle chronic homelessness in Chicago
The Shield of Hope is the newest service under the Army’s Bed and Bread programs, which are designed to meet the needs of individuals and families facing hunger and shelter instability. The Salvation Army has partnered with the City of Chicago