The Salvation Army of Kewanee has set an ambitious goal and is calling on the community to help achieve it. This year’s aim is to raise $36,000 to provide local families with food, shelter and hope, according to a recent news release.
“With more individuals and families facing hardship this holiday season, The Salvation Army of Kewanee is stepping up to meet the rising demand for support,” the release said.
Last year, The Salvation Army of Kewanee provided 182 nights of emergency shelter, paid $12,313 for utilities assistance and $15,947 for housing assistance and offered life-changing support through programs including Angel Tree, Adopt-a-Family Holiday Program and gifts-in-kind for free clothing, food and other items.
Eddie Toliver, director of the Kewanee organization, said the generosity of the public plays a vital role in bringing hope, comfort and joy to those in need.
“The holidays can be incredibly tough for those already struggling to make ends meet,” said Toliver. “But we’ve also seen how compassionate our community can be. Every donation, large or small, helps one of our neighbors move one step closer to stability and peace. Together, we’re making a difference.”
The Red Kettle Campaign directly supports programs such as Angel Tree, where gifts from generous donors bring holiday joy to children who might otherwise go without. Funds raised during the campaign also support essential year-round services, including help with rent, utilities, and housing. The Salvation Army of Kewanee also continues to offer Pathway of Hope and Emergency Assistance, ensuring those in need receive both immediate relief and long-term support.
Ways to give and get involved this holiday season:
To learn more about how you can support the Kewanee community during the holidays, visit here.
For individuals or families in need of assistance, please reach out to us at 309-853-4192 for information on available services.
The Salvation Army annually helps more than 28 million people in America overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every ZIP code.
By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at more than 7,400 centers of operation around the country. For more information, visit SalvationArmyUSA.org.
