The Salvation Army Metro Chicago
Cause Area
Location
5040 N. Pulaski Volunteer Resource Department Chicago, IL 60630
United States
Active Opportunities (3)
Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
During this unprecedented time, it’s easy to feel anxious and alone, especially for residents in our homeless shelter and senior housing. Receiving greeting cards in the mail brings a glimmer of hope and joy to their day, and lets them know they are being prayed for, cared about, and remembered. 1. Thoroughly wash your hands with soap and warm water while singing your favorite song. 2. Gather materials: greeting cards (or paper), writing utensil (pen, colored pencil, crayon, etc.), any decorations, envelopes, stamps. 3. Write an encouraging message, such as: "Dear friend, I know these times can be tough, but you are tougher! I wanted to let you know I am thinking of and praying for you. I hope this card brightens your day! - Sally" 4. Address the envelope(s) to one of our participating sites below. 5. Mail your card(s)! SENIOR HOUSING Send an encouraging message to one (or more) of the 58 residents at The Salvation Army’s Booth Manor Senior Residences! Cards can be mailed or delivered on-site Monday through Friday from 9:30a.m. - 2:00p.m. Call Service Coordinator Natesha Newton at 312.243.7000 or 773.960.2643 to arrange drop-off. Dear Friend The Salvation Army Booth Manor Chicago 1500 W. Madison St Chicago, IL 60607 HOMELESS SHELTER Brighten the day of a family at Salvation Army homeless shelter Evangeline Booth Lodge! Cards can be mailed or delivered on-site Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Call Martha Washington at 773.433.5720 to arrange drop off at the front desk. Dear Friend Evangeline Booth Lodge 800 W Lawrence Avenue Chicago, IL 60640 Questions? Contact our Volunteer Department at 773.853.5331 or metvolunteer@usc.salvationarmy.org. If you would like to register as a volunteer with The Salvation Army, visit http://bttr.im/ypui5 to complete an application and sign up for this activity.
Date Posted: 2024-04-15
Flexible Schedule
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Chicago, IL 60630
Interested in volunteering with The Salvation Army of Chicagoland and North and Central Illinois, but not sure about what you'd like to do? Visit our website: www.centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northcentralillinois/volunteer/ for an up to date list of all opportunities currently being recruited for! Not seeing what you are looking for? Email usc.nci.volunteer.shared@usc.salvationarmy.org for help finding a location near you that may need volunteer support in the future.
Date Posted: 2024-04-15
Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Activity Summary: Provide practical support to individuals and families who have nowhere else to go! Assembling Hygiene Kits is an easy way to bring a glimmer of hope and joy to clients of The Salvation Army, letting them know they are cared about. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: View this link for a list of items most needed and where you can drop of the donation Contact the sites listed on the link above to coordinate drop off Log hours completed for this activity on myimpactpage.com This activity is flexible to allow you to create as many kits as you would like. If you would like to organize a larger volunteer event to assemble hygiene kits, or if you would like to support a Salvation Army location in greater Chicagoland, Northern Illinois, or Northwest Indiana that isn’t listed, please email usc.nci.volunteer.shared@usc.salvationarmy.org today! Qualifications: Desire to provide practical support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness Access to a minimum of 5 of the items most needed Ability to coordinate kit drop-off to one of our locations Next Steps: If you would like to register as a volunteer with The Salvation Army, visit http://bttr.im/2sejv to complete an application and sign up for this activity. For additional questions, please contact the Volunteer Department at usc.nci.volunteer.shared@usc.salvatonarmy.org. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with The Salvation Army!
Date Posted: 2024-04-15
Organization Information
Mission Statement
The mission of The Salvation Army is to meet human needs wherever they may be, without discrimination.
Description
The Salvation Army is serving more people in need and delivering the broadest array of services than any other not-for-profit organization in Chicagoland. The Salvation Army is making an impact every day in three key areas of critical importance and concern to people across Chicagoland -- Homelessness, Violence and Education. And, The Salvation Army is delivering the most critical services -- food, shelter, emergency assistance and disaster relief.
In communities throughout Chicago and the surrounding five-county area, we extend emergency and supportive assistance from 28 corps community centers, 80 service extension units, the Emergency Disaster Services Center, residential programs, mobile units, and several counseling sites.
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