Elgin Corps News Today

Maria Cervantes of Elgin said without the Salvation Army, her family wouldn’t have had a Christmas in December after she lost her husband the week of Thanksgiving. She spoke during Thursday’s Sal...

Tom Roeser of Otto Engineering was awarded the William Booth award during the Salvation Armys annual Civic Awards luncheon Thursday.

The Salvation Army Elgin Corps handed out awards Thursday and thanked volunteers, sponsors and corporate partners that helped with holiday fundraising and community outreach.

The Elgin Salvation Army hopes a late flurry of donated toys can help them make the holiday season happy for more than 2,100 children in need.

The Salvation Army Elgin Corps Community Center operates one of the only dedicated home goods pantries in the area. The pantry provides hygiene and cleaning essentials that are not covered by SNAP or WIC to needy area families.

Applications accepted for Elgin water bill assistance grants   The Salvation Army Elgin Corps has partnered with the city of Elgin to administer a water bill assistance program that will offer one-time grants up to $400 toward any previous or current utility bill. Rick West | Staff Photographer   Updated 4/26/2021 6:21 PM Applications are being accepted for one-time water bill assistance grants to help Elgin residents negatively affected by COVID-19. The city has partnered with ...