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May 2025 by Kevin Velazquez
Robert is an amazing person that actually made an impact in Elgin. He will be missed and hopefully the next person can focus on helping the community and getting everyone the correct help they need. Since he first showed up, I can see the great things he had done less in a year and also had showed the Latino community he is well trusted. Never seen salvation army this active since Robert the mayor came in and took over. Hopefully it can be maintained like that.
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January 2025 by Azad Asrar
The staff there coordinated with me during Christmas Eve so that the donations my family had to offer got into the hands of people in need before the Christmas holiday .
We will definitely contribute to this location as often as we can .
Thank You much.
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December 2024 by Alexis A
I wish I could not give a star at all. I’ve heard extremely bad and disturbing things from the community ever since the last majors left. The Elgin Salvation Army would do so much for the community. Home Goods, food pantry, the Christmas angel tree as well as help those in the community who had lost their jobs and just needed a little help with making ends meet and paying bills. The Salvation Army has never turned their backs on those in need and now, people are being turned away because it has been said that there are no more funds which apparently is not true. I too have heard that funds are being taken for “personal use” and that the donations that are meant to buy food and essentials for the community, are being taken and not disbursed to the community. Also, many people that have made appointments and who have been told to come to the Salvation Army at a certain time to receive help, are suddenly turned away or being told oh, there is no more money to help you. I’m sorry, I thought this was a church! There have been complaints and cries for help but apparently helping the less fortunate is not a priority to those in charge here.I believe the Salvation Army can get back to doing what’s right but only if the community continues to speak up so these people can be held accountable!
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September 2024 by Brad
This place is awful. They have ridiculous rules. They seem to be stealing the money or making money off what they have. Look at some other reviews. I have had issues with the Salvation Army in the past and refuse to donate to them after finding out they don't help everyone or every area but will take money from those areas.
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August 2024 by Eva Reyes
I've been living in Alton Illinois for 45 years and the salvation army was always there to help the community however in the last 2 years things have changed the people are rude unprofessional and treat you like you're just a number or an animal so much for being a Christian Church
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August 2024 by Alex Berry
The Salvation Army Elgin Corps does an outstanding job of supporting the local community. Their services are diverse, ranging from food assistance to spiritual support, and the staff is always welcoming and compassionate. The facility is clean and organized, making it easy for individuals to access the help they need. It's heartening to see the positive impact they have on so many lives. A true pillar of support in Elgin.
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July 2024 by Raul Huerta
The place is closed, no signs saying that they were closed. Boomer!
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February 2024 by Hannah Grace Peterson
You would think for a company thats literally there to help they'd answer the phones. But no one ever answers the phones. So much for being helpful ??♀️
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January 2024 by Ronny Cazar
Good service, good items sold
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December 2023 by Beckie Butcher
Unresponsive.The last couple times I went for home goods, they were closed. There was a sign in the window saying they had no home goods those days. I have called twice and left messages, and I have emailed a couple times as well. NOBODY bothers to return my calls or emails. I think that's pretty ratty service and very poor Public Relations. I have also had problems with the girl who works there Tuesday mornings. I reported her once. Nice way to treat your community.It wasn't always this way. What happened to you???
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September 2023 by Cristina Jimenez
Thank you for the work you do.
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July 2023 by Keya Knox
They never answer the phone
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June 2023 by Vladimir Yeliseyev
Prices are C R A Z Y...Ridiculous..... You can buy cheaper brand new clothes in Ross and Ebay...Salvation Army Thrift stores used to be great with prices $2-$3 , now Everything $10-$35...And I think they ( high Management) are stealing those money ,and them Appetite keep Growing.. anywhere Nobody Knows where is those money going..
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January 2023 by Mark S
Called in need of one month and security deposit for rent (which I offered to pay back) was notified they have no funding available. I’ve donated to the Salvation Army for many years and when I needed temporary charity, I couldn’t get it. Will pass those red buckets right up next Christmas season.
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September 2022 by MONICA GOMEZ DE LEON
Wonderful people making your sorrows bearable
