The Salvation Army North and Central Illinois Division 2022 Annual Report

north & central illinois division

chicago metro area

2022 annual report

love beyond red kettles

Solving problems across the Chicago area

THE SALVATION ARMY is committed to meeting human needs in the name of Jesus Christ without discrimination. As the nation’s largest private provider of social services, we are uniquely positioned to respond to changing needs throughout the areas we serve. We are committed to love and serve anyone who is hungry, homeless, or hurting.

The Salvation Army’s mission embraces that all people should be treated with dignity and respect, and no one should be defined by their challenges or circumstances.

As the divisional commander, see firsthand every day the mission impact of dedicated officers, staff and volunteers. am inspired and humbled by their compassionate service.

But we cannot do it alone. We work with government at all levels and non-profit and corporate partners to tackle the challenges we face. The Salvation Army remains grateful for your generous support in the past year. hope as you read this report that you catch a glimpse of the amazing lifechanging work being done all across the Greater Chicago Area.

Lt. Colonels Lonneal and Patty Richardson Divisional Commander and Officer Development Secretary

Colonel’s Message

Providing warm, nutritious meals

through our feeding programs

IN 2022, the area dealt with storms, transportation accidents, fires and even shootings. By providing beverages, meals, and emotional and spiritual care to first responders and survivors, The Salvation Army EDS team sought to bring hope and healing to people who found themselves in the midst of extremely difficult situations.

workers coping with the stress of a catastrophe. The Salvation Army trained staff and volunteers can listen, counsel, pray, or simply offer the gift of presence.

The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services dispatched mobile kitchens to disasters to provide food, beverages and snacks to first responders and survivors in the immediate aftermath and recovery phases. During prolonged disaster recovery, The Salvation Army EDS also provided food boxes.

YOU HELPED SERVE

Disasters can leave people with feelings of anger, sadness and grief. Throughout the duration and aftermath of a major disaster, The Salvation Army has provided spiritual comfort and emotional support upon request to victims and emergency

850,434 MEALS TO NEIGHBORS IN NEED

As communities recover, The Salvation Army coordinates with local, state and/ or national government entities to enact plans. We help survivors navigate disaster social services to address essential needs, medical expenses, insurance processes, and more.

Reaching out to neighborhoods

to prevent youth violence

CAPTAIN AJ ZIMMERMAN and the Salvation Army’s Red Shield Center in Englewood held a special basketball tournament, giving students an alternative to the streets.

WE RECRUITED

25,468

“Most of our young people love basketball, and this is an easy draw to get them to come out and enjoy a basketball tournament,” Captain Zimmerman said. This is how a lot of these middle and high school students are doing something constructive and having fun!

VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE PEOPLE IN NEED

“Many of these kids are one bad relationship away from being involved in activities they shouldn’t be,” Captain Zimmerman said. “We want to make sure the young people in our community have something constructive to do during this time off and are not engaging in any risky behaviors that would have negative and long-lasting effects on their lives,”

Englewood is historically one of Chicago’s more troubled communities, with hundreds of shootings every year. This event gave students a safe place to stay while school was out for the holiday, giving working parents peace of mind.

hungry, homeless refugees Supporting and welcoming

SINCE AUGUST OF 2022, thousands of South American migrants have made their way to Chicago with no money, no connections or any idea where their life was headed. On the move for months, most did not speak English and many were dealing with illness and injury; not an ideal way to relocate.

Luckily, The Salvation Army, working with the City of Chicago, was able to step in and meet their needs. We fed, housed, and did whatever was needed to ensure they were cared for from the moment they stepped off the bus. Even though no notice was given as cold, scared, and hungry asylum seekers pulled up to the Freedom Center, Captains Corey and Nikki Hughes transformed their gym into an accommodat-

ing shelter for these families. They did it without blinking an eye, despite how difficult the task was.

YOU GAVE SHELTER TO 6,079 MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN

“Welcoming new migrant arrivals to the city of Chicago gave The Salvation Army Freedom Center a unique opportunity to live up to its name,” Captains Corey and Nikki Hughes said. “We didn’t ask how they arrived or why; we simply served.” Three hot meals a day, new clothes, new phones, computer usage, games, gym time, and a newfound sense of security allowed the migrants to feel at home.

“When the alien resides with you in your land, you shall not oppress the alien. The alien who resides with you shall be to you as the citizen among you; you shall love the alien as yourself, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God.”

LEVITICUS 19:33-34, 24:22

as Shuttles of Hope respond to critical needs Helping the homeless

YOU HELPED SERVE

188,311

A NEW PARTNERSHIP with the City of Chicago helps The Salvation Army expand its capacity to deliver hope.

When The Salvation Army responds to 311 requests for assistance from those who are in need of shelter or a wellness check for someone who may be at risk, they’ll do so in vehicles that are eye catching in name and look: Shuttles of Hope.

The new Shuttles of Hope vehicles, 12-passenger vans equipped to serve those who have physical challenges and children, are part of an effort to help The Salvation Army expand its current capacity to serve those who need immediate help. Additional vehicles were ordered in 2022.

The shuttles’ new branded, bright red look is about more than aesthetics.

During times of distress, people are often cautious about who they trust to help them.

The clearly marked transport vehicles provide those in need with assurance and peace of mind knowing that they are receiving assistance from an organization that’s been on a mission to meet human needs without discrimination for more than 150 years.

The Shuttles of Hope deliver help and comfort to those in need 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, including holidays.

Individuals can seek The Salvation Army’s assistance for shelter or a wellness check by dialing the City of Chicago’s 311 assistance line.

Men and women needing a warm place to stay will be provided with one of the city’s 3000 beds at local shelters. Families who need assistance will be welcomed into the Shield of Hope, a first-in-thenation program, where they’ll receive comprehensive social services to secure them in many areas of their lives and placed in safe housing within 14 days. Individuals receiving a wellness check with be transported to receive medical care or shelter when needed.

MEALS TO CHICAGO’S HOMELESS

Services of The Salvation Army for the Chicago Metro area

The Salvation Army provides programs and services that strengthen the body, mind, and spirit. Several of these programs were suspended or adapted for a time during 2021 to keep our clients and staff safe during the pandemic.

For a more detailed description of services and a schedule of local program offerings at a location near you, go to salarmychicago.org and click on “services,” or call 773.725.1100.

2022 Financial Highlights

Food pantries • Holiday meals • Senior apartments Family shelters

Rent/mortgage/ utility assistance • Emergency disaster services

use disorder (clinical and work therapy)

& recreation Head Start • Job training Anti-trafficking • Camp Music and arts programs Violence prevention • After-school support • Life coaching and counseling Character building

BODY MIND SPIRIT

Worship • Pastoral care and counseling • Retreats Fellowship • Bible studies • Men’s and women’s ministries • Sunday school

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division

DIVISIONAL LEADERSHIP

Lt. Colonel Lonneal Richardson

Divisional Commander

Lt. Colonel Patty Richardson

Officer Development Secretary

Major Caleb Senn General Secretary

Chicago Area Commander

Captain Jessica Martinez

Divisional Secretary

Major Beverly Gates

Divisional Secretary for Business

Major Stephanie Senn

Divisional Secretary for Program

Major Joanna Rose

Divisional Women’s Ministries Secretary

Captain Claudia Simmons

Divisional Youth Secretary

Divisional Candidates’ Secretary

CORPS COMMUNITY CENTERS

Captain Daniel Simmons

Divisional Youth Secretary

Major Paula Pyle Community Care Ministries Secretary

Major Heath Sells

Divisional Secretary

Peoria Area Commander

Major Anita Sells

Associate Peoria Area Commander

Cliff Marshall Executive Director of Development

Leon Denton

Divisional Social Services Director

Dennis James Divisional Finance Director

Chicago Metro Advisory Organizations

We salute each member of our advisory organizations, who give so freely of their time, talent and treasure to make a positive impact on our community.

Chicago Advisory Board

Blue Island Advisory Council

Des Plaines Advisory Council

Evanston Advisory Council

Midway Advisory Council

Norridge Advisory Council

Oakbrook Terrace Advisory Council

Templo Laramie Advisory Council

Chicago Harbor Light Advisory Council

Pathway Forward Advisory Council

Echelon

Aurora Advisory Board

Belvidere Advisory Board

Crystal Lake Advisory Board

DeKalb Advisory Board

Elgin Advisory Board

Rockford Advisory Board

Tri-City/St. Charles Advisory Board

Waukegan Advisory Board

Chicago Kroc Center Advisory Board

Aurora Corps

Majors Joaquin & Gabriela

Rangel

Belvidere Corps

Majors Marcelo & Monica Orbe

Blue Island Corps

Envoy Tyrone Staggers

Crystal Lake Corps

Lts. Pablo & Nancy Rivera

DeKalb Corps

Lts. Joseph & April Alvarez

INSTITUTIONS

Emergency Disaster Services

Sam Amick, Director

Karen Hanton, EDS Manager

Chicago Command

Evangeline Booth Lodge

Carol Randolph, Director

Des Plaines Corps

Majors Victor & Cristina Stasiuc

Capt. Elizabeth Ayala

Elgin Corps

Capts. Rich & Linnea Forney

Englewood Red Shield Center

Capt. AJ Zimmerman

Envoy Christal Johnson

Evanston Corps

Capt. Natalie Austin

Harbor Light

Captain Jennifer Clanton

Major Robert Pyle

Irving Park Corps

Carlos & Kerman Moran

Joliet Corps

Envoy Scott Hurula

Ray & Joan Kroc Corps

Community Center

Majors Kendall & Katrina

Mathews

Lt. Shanell Johnson

La Villita Corps

Majors Daniel & Nivia Paredes

Lawn Corps

Norridge Citadel

Majors Peter & Catherine Mount

Oakbrook Terrace Corps

Capts. Enrique & Christine Coreano

Lts. Derek & Heather Jung

Rockford Tabernacle

Capts. Sanhty & Jean Thammavongsa

Rockford Temple

Majors Monty & Angela

Wandling

St. Charles Corps

Lts. Scott & Dena Smith

Lt. Kaitlin Fullop

Freedom Center

Capts. Corey & Nikki Hughes

Shield of Hope Emergency

Homeless Shelter

ADULT REHABILITATION CENTERS

Chicago Majors Troy & Linda Barker

Waukegan

Envoy Enrique Garcia

Rockford

Auxiliary Captains Paul & Jennifer Bowyer

Envoys Alberto & Florinelvi

Giraldo

Mayfair Corps

Majors Michael & Alisha Cho

Lt. Shannon Cabrera

Midway Citadel

Lt. Johnathan & Capt. Dalvius

Harvy

Midwest Corps

Lt. Jennifer Davidson

Temple Corps

Capts. Norman & Denesia Polusca

Templo Laramie

Capts. Tomas & Martha

Villadares

Waukegan Corps

Majors Dan & Wendy Faundez

“In living out the Salvation Army’s mission to meet human need without discrimination year-round, we know that need knows no season.”

maj. caleb senn chicago area commander

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.

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