Salvation Army Metropolitan Division

The Salvation Army Metropolitan Division has been designated as the lead agency for mass care in response to the coronavirus crisis. Its Emergency Disaster Services division, known as EDS, is providing food to those considered to be among the most vulnerable in quarantine in the city of Chicago. “Traditionally, it’s a bowl of hot soup or chili or stew…...

Christmas is around the corner and last week, the Salvation Army was gifted its first gold coin of the season in the Chicago area.

The bell ringers are back, and Salvation Army volunteers armed with their familiar red kettles are getting an early start this year. They’re hoping some new technology can help them reach their goal. NBC 5’s Anayeli Ruiz has the story.

The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle campaign is now accepting smartphone donations.

According to the mall’s website, Woodfield will still open their doors on Thanksgiving Day from 5 p.m. to midnight, but will then close and re-open at 6 a.m. on Black Friday. Stores will remain open until 9 p.m., according to a list of store hours.

The Salvation Army in Chicago could look into accepting credit or debit cards next year, as it continues to look for ways to keep up with cashless trends.

One of two Salvation Army red kettles stolen from a downtown Chicago location last week has been found, but empty, the organization said Tuesday.

Two Salvation Army red kettles have been stolen from the same location in downtown Chicago in less than a week, the organization said Monday.

Two Salvation Army red kettles have been stolen from the same location in downtown Chicago in less than a week, the organization said Monday. Chris Hush reports.