Encourage Salvation Army Housing Program Residents with a Greeting Card

During difficult times, it’s easy to feel anxious and alone, especially for residents in our homeless shelter and senior housing. Receiving greeting cards in the mail brings a glimmer of hope and joy to their day, and lets them know they are being prayed for, cared about, and remembered.

1. Gather materials: greeting cards (or paper), writing utensil (pen, colored pencil, crayon, etc.), any decorations, envelopes, stamps.
2. Write an encouraging message, such as:

"Dear friend,

I know these times can be tough, but you are tougher! I wanted to let you know I am thinking of and praying for you. I hope this card brightens your day! - Sally"

1. Address the envelope(s) to one of our participating sites below.
2. Mail your card(s)!

SENIOR HOUSING

Send an encouraging message to one (or more) of the 58 residents at The Salvation Army’s Booth Manor Senior Residences! Cards can be mailed or delivered on-site Monday through Friday from 9:30a.m. - 2:00p.m.

Call Service Coordinator Natesha Newton at 312.243.7000 or 773.960.2643 to arrange drop-off.

Dear Friend

The Salvation Army Booth Manor Chicago

1500 W. Madison St

Chicago, IL 60607

HOMELESS SHELTER

Brighten the day of a family at Salvation Army homeless shelter Evangeline Booth Lodge! Cards can be mailed or delivered on-site Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Call Martha Washington at 773.433.5720 to arrange drop off at the front desk.

Dear Friend

Evangeline Booth Lodge

800 W Lawrence Avenue

Chicago, IL 60640

Questions? Contact our Volunteer Department at 773.853.5331 or usc.nci.volunteer.shared@usc.salvationarmy.org.

If you would like to register as a volunteer with The Salvation Army, visit http://bttr.im/ypui5 to complete an application and sign up for this activity.