The Salvation Army is Ready to Help Families in Elkhart County, Indiana
The Holidays Are the Hardest Times for Those Struggling Financially
Along with it though was the loss of the dream of our family becoming healed, adding that to having no money for food or bills, it was terrifying. Not every struggling family has to deal with broken marriages or abuse. Many are just struggling with the horrible economy. Many have lost their unemployment benefits and are sweating being able to keep their homes. Many have given up that dream because their homes are already lost.
I remember the shame and humiliation of walking into the Salvation Army. I had a $400 gas bill and no job. I had quit my part-time job because my husband was supposed to watch the kids in the evening while I worked. I found out that he was drinking and driving around with my kids in the back of the truck. I quit immediately, because their safety was the most important thing to me. He got even by leaving.
I will always be grateful to the Salvation Army for taking care of the gas bill for me. I had a clean slate and was able to keep up with the bills but it was not easy. The Salvation Army is ready and able to assist families in need all year around and during the holidays. You can find information on the ways that they can help you by going to this web site. If you don't have access to a computer you can call your local Salvation Army. Not only can they help you with food and holiday meals but also with presents for your children. They can also help get you in touch with other organizations that are available to help you.
You can be put on a list so that local families who are more financially fortunate and generous can adopt your family at Christmas. Please call as soon as you are able as it is important to get put on a list so they are prepared to help you. There are many in the same boat and the sooner you contact the Salvation Army the sooner they can help you.There is no shame in asking for help. When things get better for you in the future, you can pay it forward. We do.
Listed below is the location for the Salvation Army in Elkhart, Indiana.You can also find places that may be closer to you. Here are just a few of the ways that the Salvation Army can help you.
Elkhart, IN Corps
Salvation Army
300 N. Main St
ELKHART, IN
Contact: Captains Steven & Jennifer Woodward
Tel: 574 970-0088
Adult Program Services - Food & Nutrition
Emergency Assistance - Emergency Financial Assistance
Emergency Assistance - Food & Nutrition Programs
Emergency Assistance - Seasonal Services
Family Counseling Services - Casework Services
Older Adult Services - Nutrition Programs
Older Adult Services - Visitation Services
Worship Center - Worship Services - Church
Worship Center - Men's Ministries
Worship Center - Worship Services - Sunday School
Worship Center - Women's Ministries
Youth Services - Character Building Programs
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10 Comments
Post a CommentWhat a life-changing organization! Thank you so much for reminding us all of what happens to the money we place in those red buckets at Christmas.
Wonderful article. I liked that you included your personal experience. No one knows when or if they will fall into a similar circumstance and it's helpful to know you aren't the only one. It makes asking for help a little easier.
Very wonderful article and so needed at this time of year:)
Hugs! Beautiful article!
good for the salvation army, my best friend's mother and aunt served for many years as a cook.
Such an admirable organization. Good job!
This is a great tribute to the Salvation Army. I give to them whenever they are out in front of Walmart ringing their bells. I've been helped before, not by SA, but by my own church.. and they were a Godsend.
What a great article for getting the word out and you made it personal by sharing your own story. I used to shop at Salvation Army a lot. I would buy so much clothes for cheap, but I never felt bad about spending money there because it went to a good cause. I moved and don't know of one nearby, but I need to see about that and shop there again. They usually have better deals than Goodwill and other thrift stores.
Bless the Salavation Army. I am glad they are there to help families in need.
It's a good thing too. A lot more people are going to need help this year.