The Salvation Army of Quincy

Christmas morning doesn’t just happen in December.

For many children in our community, it depends on what happens right now.

Through The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program, hundreds of local children receive clothing, toys, and essentials each Christmas. But the need continues to grow, and every year, even with generous support, there are still children whose tags go unadopted.

That’s why this moment matters.

When donations are given during WCIL Gives, we’re able to purchase new coats, shoes, clothing, bedding, and toys during summer clearance sales, when prices are at their lowest. What might buy one item in December can often provide two or three when purchased early.

Your gift doesn’t just help, it stretches further, reaches more children, and fills more of the gaps we see each year.

A new outfit for the first day back to school. So a child can walk in feeling like they belong.
A warm coat waiting on a cold morning. So they're not standing at the bus stop shivering before the day even begins.
A gift under the tree that a child never expected to receive. Something they can finally call their own.

These are more than items. They are moments that bring joy and make a difference.

When you give today, you are helping ensure that more children wake up on Christmas morning knowing they have not been forgotten.

Serving Quincy, Every Day

The Salvation Army has been part of the Quincy community since 1893. That work continues every day, often in ways most people never see.

Our emergency shelter—just 20 beds—is full nearly every night of the year. Last year, 727 individuals found a safe place to stay when they had nowhere else to go.

Each month, 80 to 100 families rely on our food pantry for groceries to get them through the week.

And when life becomes too heavy, when rent falls behind, utilities are at risk of being shut off, or basic needs can’t be met, families come to The Salvation Army for help with clothing, prescriptions, and transportation.

In 2024 alone, more than 10,000 individuals in our community received support.

Angel Tree is just one part of that work, but for many families, it’s the moment their children feel relief, hope, and yes… joy.