Give the Gift of Joy With The Salvation Army This Holiday Season


Give the Gift of Joy With The Salvation Army This Holiday Season


Contributions this holiday season provide food, shelter, and hope to local families

 

With more individuals and families facing hardship this holiday season, The Salvation Army is stepping up to meet the rising demand for support. To ensure critical services remain available through the holidays and beyond, the organization is aiming to raise $12 Million in Chicago and is calling on the local community to help make it possible.


Last year, The Salvation Army in Chicago served more than 250,000 meals, provided more than 50,000 nights of shelter, and offered life-changing support through programs like the Pathway of Hope, that provides targeted services to families with a desire to take action to break the cycle of crisis and set them on a path out of intergenerational poverty. The generosity of the public plays a vital role in bringing hope, comfort, and joy to those in need.


“The holidays can be incredibly tough for those already struggling to make ends meet,” said Major Caleb Senn, Chicago Area Commander. “But we’ve also seen how compassionate our community can be. Every donation, large or small, helps one of our neighbors move one step closer to stability and peace. Together, we’re making a difference.”


The Red Kettle Campaign directly supports programs such as Angel Tree, where gifts from generous donors bring holiday joy to children and seniors who might otherwise go without. Funds raised during the campaign also support essential year-round services, including help with utilities and housing. The Salvation Army also continues to offer programs like employment services, veterans support, and after-school programs, ensuring those in need receive both immediate relief and long-term support.


Here are several ways to give and get involved with The Salvation Army this holiday season:

● Donate cash, coins, or checks at any Red Kettle

● Give to our Virtual Red Kettle at salarmy.us/ncikettle

● Give a one-time or monthly sustaining gift at SalArmyChicago.org

● Make a digital donation at the Red Kettle via Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and Venmo

● Contribute cryptocurrency donations, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other supported tokens, through the secure Engiven platform at SalvationArmyUSA.org

● Volunteer to ring the bell at a Red Kettle by registering at RegisterToRing.com


To learn more about how you can support the Chicago community during the holidays, visit SalArmyChicago.org. For individuals or families in need of assistance, please reach out to us at SalArmyChicago.org for information on available services.


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