The Salvation Army Winnebago County 2020 Annual Report

even in a pandemic 2020 Rockford and Winnebago County Annual Report

The Salvation Army’s mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The phrase “meet human needs” took on a whole new meaning and intensity in 2020. As the pandemic dawned, the needs in our communities changed – and grew exponentially. Suddenly our neighbors needed PPE, emergency deliveries of groceries, spiritual and emotional care, and help paying their rent as COVID-19 took away jobs and paychecks.

As requests for help skyrocketed throughout Rockford and Winnebago County, we were only able to meet those needs thanks to our faithful donors. In a year of unprecedented need, you enabled us to keep Doing the Most Good.

Dear friends: You made a difference. Because of your unprecedented generosity, The Salvation Army of Rockford and Winnebago County was able to meet needs in our community – needs greater than ever before.

The impact of your support is astounding. During this unparalleled time, we were able to cover our neighbors’ most essential needs. That includes putting food on the table, keeping a roof over their head, and making sure their lights and heat stayed on.

In March, when we received a meeting request from the City of Rockford and Winnebago County requesting assistance with a community-wide pandemic response effort, the scope of our involvement was unknown.

To this day, The Salvation Army manages and operates the COVID-19 Emergency Response Donation Center. This collaboration, between the City of Rockford and the Winnebago County Emergency Operations Center, provides resources supporting the community-wide pandemic response. A partnership with the Northern Illinois Food Bank has allowed the Army to provide food assistance to 15,000 households.

We are incredibly humbled by the many relationships and partnerships gained and strengthened during the 2020 fiscal year. Volunteers from throughout the region have served arm in arm with us at the Donations Center. In total, more than 500 volunteers provided more than 3,500 volunteer hours.

Because of your support and trust, our staff has worked hard in serving those impacted by the pandemic.

• The Salvation Army Social Services has remained open and continues to serve by offering food, financial resources for rent/mortgage and utility assistance, emotional support, and spiritual care.

• The Army has covered $18,742 in lodging/motel costs to support individuals in congregate living facilities impacted by the virus and unable to find shelter.

• Our Friday Night Patrol continues to provide food, socks, and daily essentials to those without a place to lay their heads.

• Our Emergency Disaster Services canteen team continues to support our first responders at fires and other disasters.

It is truly remarkable how the Lord continues to provide in a big way for our community. We thank you for standing with us as we continued Doing the Most Good in this time of crisis.

Many blessings to each of you, Majors Mark and Teri Martsolf

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Doing The Most

to adapt our programs

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service by the numbers

When COVID-19 struck, we adapted our programs to keep everyone safe

HUNGER & NUTRITION

While many of our programs were cancelled out of an abundance of caution, those we could maintain safely quickly changed format. Instead of “shopping” for items they want, food pantry clients pull up to the curb, where a box of food is placed in their trunk or backseat. Despite the challenges, we found creative ways to keep safely serving our neighbors in need.

a second chance

18,301

“I never thought I’d be in that situation,” Shanticia said of living in a homeless shelter with her three children. “All it took was one layoff to fall short.”

That and surviving domestic violence, caring for a daughter with special needs, and coping with her own bipolar disorder. Things had finally started looking up when the pandemic hit.

Shanticia sought help from The Salvation Army of Rockford and Winnebago County, where staff provided the family with food, helped Shanticia get a job that gave her the flexibility to care for her daughter, and provided a reference that convinced a landlord to give the family a chance.

After the first night in their home, Shanticia’s sons told her, “Mom, we went to sleep smiling.” Shanticia said it was the first night in quite some time she’d slept all night, buoyed by the peace of knowing she had support and a plan for a better future.

Now in a more stable place, Shanticia says, “I wouldn’t be as far as I am without The Salvation Army. They gave me a second chance at life.”

(Photo taken prior to COVID-19.)

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365

barrels of food collected during community food drives

households provided food assistance

EMERGENCY DISASTER SERVICES

MAKING HOLIDAYS BRIGHT

8,008 2,530

children received Christmas presents

toys donated through our annual 12 Hours of Salvation Toy Drive and Angel Tree program

supported first responders during

7 fires

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

$18,742 provided in lodging and motel costs for those impacted by COVID-19

70% increase of utility assistance provided compared to last year

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2020 ANNUAL REPORT FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (UNAUDITED FIGURES)

CORPS COMMUNIT Y CENTER

A D M I N I S T R AT I O N OF FUNDRAISING

PROGRAM SERVICE FEES

INVESTMENT OTHER INCOME

GOVERNMENT FEES/GRANTS A D M I N I S T R AT I O N U N I T E D W AY

SOCIAL

CORPS COMMUNIT Y CENTERS

SERVICES

GIF TS IN KIND

PROGRAMS SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS

C O N T RI B U T I O N S & C A M PA I G N S

SALVATION ARMY ROCKFORD AND WINNEBAGO COUNTY SALVATION ARMY METROPOLITAN DIVISION SERVICES

CORPS COMMUNITY CENTER STAFF

In addition to services in Rockford and Winnebago County, The Salvation Army Metropolitan Division provides programs and services throughout greater Chicagoland, northern Illinois, and northwest Indiana.

Major Mark Martsolf Winnebago County Coordinator

Many of these programs were suspended for a time during 2020 to keep our clients and staff safe during the pandemic.

Majors Steve and Latdavanh Kounthapanya Rockford Tabernacle Corps Officers

BODY

EXPENSES

REVENUE

Corps Community Center 650,038 Social Services Programs 2,121,734 Administration 98,485 Administration of Fundraising 578,402 TOTAL EXPENSE $3,448,659

Contributions & Campaigns 2,198,100 Gifts in Kind 975,209 United Way 34,676 Government Fees/Grants 35,396 Program Service Fees 14,630 Investment 67,294 Other Income 85,587 TOTAL INCOME $3,410,892

Food Pantries Holiday Meals Family Shelters Senior Apartments Clothing Assistance Rent/Mortgage/ Utility Assistance

Emergency Disaster Services Substance Use Disorder (clinical & work therapy) Health & Wellness Sports & Recreation Homeless Outreach

Majors Mark and Teri Martsolf Rockford Temple Corps Officers

Major Margaret Hill Social Services Chaplain Auxiliary Captains Paul and Jennifer Bowyer Adult Rehabilitation Center Officers

MIND Head Start Music & Arts Programs Job Training Character Building Life Coaching & Counseling Anti-Trafficking

After-School Support Camp Violence Prevention

SPIRIT Worship Pastoral Care & Counseling Retreats

thank you

We wish to thank our generous donors who help us transform lives every day.

To learn more or to make a donation, please visit salarmyrockford.org.

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Men’s & Women’s Ministries Bible Studies Sunday School Fellowship

For a complete list of services and a schedule of programs at The Salvation Army of Rockford and Winnebago County, go to salarmyrockford.org and click on “services” or call 815.962.7195.

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Doing The Most

to fulfill our mission

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the Universal Christian Church. Our message is based on the Bible. Our ministry is motivated by the love of God. Our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army of Rockford and Winnebago County 520 Hollister Avenue Rockford, Illinois 61104-2506 phone: 815.962.7195 www.salarmyrockford.org