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Salvation Army Begins Red Kettle Holiday Fundraising Nearly Two Months Early
The Salvation Army started the holiday season early for the first time in the organization’s history by kicking off their Red Kettle fundraising campaign nearly two months in advance. In an updated effort called Rescue Christmas, the Salvation Army will begin its typical fundraising campaign Monday, according to the Salvation Army Metropolitan Division. Some Salvation Army locations across the...
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Salvation Army Expands Mobile Food Pantries, Leads Mass Response During Coronavirus Crisis
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…...
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Salvation Army Collects First Gold Coin of Season in Chicago Area
Christmas is around the corner and last week, the Salvation Army was gifted its first gold coin of the season in the Chicago area.
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Salvation Army Gears Up For The Holidays With Red Kettle Campaign
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.
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Salvation Army to Accept Smartphone Donations at Red Kettles This Year
The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle campaign is now accepting smartphone donations.
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Woodfield Mall Eliminates Overnight Black Friday Shopping Hours
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.
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Salvation Army Looks to Update to Cashless Kettles
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.
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1 of 2 Stolen Red Kettles Found, Money Still Missing: Salvation Army
One of two Salvation Army red kettles stolen from a downtown Chicago location last week has been found, but empty, the organization said Tuesday.
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2 Red Kettles Stolen From Same Downtown Chicago Post in 1 Week: Salvation Army
Two Salvation Army red kettles have been stolen from the same location in downtown Chicago in less than a week, the organization said Monday.
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2 Red Kettles Stolen From Same Downtown Chicago Post in 1 Week: Salvation Army
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.