Decatur Early Birds

We will take Christmas Assistance Applications Oct 9-13. Please share this with families, schools, & other groups. This is an amazing coordinated effort again this year with Northeast Community Fund, Dove, & St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Families can apply at one organization.

Our Food Pantry Community Food Market is providing food for families in our community. Last month we served over 300 households. This month, families will choose exactly what food their family needs and wants as we continue with our “client choice” model now in place.

Here we go!! Online donations for our piano concert event this Sunday can be made here donate.saheartland.org/fundr… and be MATCHED for double the impact. Thanks for your support.

The Salvation Army wants to sincerely thank the Community Foundation of Macon County @EndowDecatur for a Grant of $25,000 for Prescription Assistance. These dollars will bless families so they do not have to worry about having the medicine they need. 217-428-4672 to learn more.

How about ringing bells virtually this Season? Would you set up a Virtual Kettle?? It’s super easy!! THE NEED IS EVEN GREATER this year. Click on SalArmy.US/DecaturKettle Click on “Join Team”. Provide a little info. And then “ring” your virtual kettle regularly in Nov & Dec.

Taking applications Nov 9-14 for families requesting assistance with Christmas toys and food baskets. Make note of the times each day and the items that need to be brought with you to qualify. Please practice social distancing and wear a mask.

A HUGE COMPLIMENT & RECOGNITION here: Decatur, Springfield, Champaign Ranked Nationally For Generosity wandtv.com/news/decatur-spri…

And last weekend’s Golf Outing does not happen without our volunteers. THANK YOU to: Bill, Chuck, Herb, & Doug - Kiwanis Early Birds Kelly Jo - Decatur Manor Healthcare Tony - Brinkoetter Key Team Matt - TSA Board Bill - TSA Jan - Mom of our Dev Dir THANK YOU ALL!

THIS WEEKEND: Walmart & The Salvation Army is asking for donations of school supplies on Fri, Aug 7 - Sun, Aug 9. Purchase items at either Decatur Walmart (folders, paper, pencils, pens, crayons, scissors, & glue). Drop them off in the marked collection bins.

Ameren has assistance available if you have a hardship due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Learn more at AmerenIllinois.com/recovery.

NEXT WEEK, Donut Days 🍩 Tues, Thurs, & Sat 11 am to 2. Support Giggles & The Salvation Army. Get donuts for home, work, or to drop off to someone to say thank you. Pre-order at GigglesonMerchant.com - curbside pick-up: vanilla with sprinkles, lemon-blueberry, salted caramel.

Tomorrow is the day Decatur. It is our GIVING TUESDAY Event. Thank you for any support you can give. CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO. Together, we do the most good!! dropbox.com/s/gsevocyvknmlak… – at Decatur, IL

It’s Giving Tuesday to support Decatur. Please consider a donation of any size mailed to Salvation Army at 229 W. Main or online at sadecatur.org. Thanks for your support. – at Decatur, IL

The Salvation Army in Decatur continues to offer assistance to those in need. Your donations for additional Covid-19 assistance can be mailed in to 229 W. Main in Decatur 62523. Thank you.

Volunteer Fair on Monday March 2. Come see 20-30 local organizations who have volunteer opportunities in Decatur. Enter to win some great door prizes.

Salvation Army will be at both Walmart stores in Decatur this weekend - Saturday Nov 9 collecting toys for distribution this Christmas. Stop by and purchase a toy to donate and bless a child this Christmas.

Has your group signed up to ring bells this Christmas?? Registertoring.com

Nov 5 Breakfast w/ Santa Event kicks off the Salvation Army Christmas Season. 7 am @ Decatur Conference Center. Tickets available yet this week. Contact us. Bring a Toy for our Angel Tree & be entered into door prize drawing. Silent Auction. Santa. Paw Print Ministries.