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.

• Gather materials : greeting cards (or paper), writing utensil (pen, colored pencil, crayon, etc.), any decorations, envelopes, stamps.
• 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"

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 to complete an application and sign up for this activity.