Salvation Army

Getting ready for a post-holiday donation spree?

One of the best things you can do is donate unwanted and/or unneeded items to Salvation Army Thrift Stores as those proceeds help the many good things they do in our communities. However, there are 7 specific types of items Salvation Army Thrift Stores in Illinois and Missouri won't accept.

The Salvation Army has a little something extra planned this month for your fur babies.

Back in November the Salvation Army of Winnebago County got a big donation. An anonymous donor dropped a 10-ounce silver bar in a local kettle. The silver bar was worth an estimated $235 and provided 14 bags of groceries to families in need in Winnebago County...

I think a good phrase to sum up 2020 is #MakingItWork. Almost every single business has had to change the way they work, and a lot of businesses are suffering. I'm sure local businesses and restaurants come to mind. But we can't forget about all of the organizations that are giving back year round...

If you've been waiting to drop a gold coin in one of the Salvation Army Red Kettles this season, you've got some catching up to do.

If anyone needed proof of how tough 2020 has been in northern Illinois, this is it.

Over 16,000 families are currently relying on help from the Salvation Army of Winnebago County, and your toy donations are needed now more than ever.

This year more than ever, we need to look out for each other. Whether that means holding the door a little longer for somebody to get inside, or gathering up stuff around your house to donate, it's incredibly important that we come together as a community during the holidays...

The Salvation Army has kicked off their annual Red Kettle Campaign early, and virtually, this year to help many more people in need.