On the morning of July 4th, 2022, tragedy struck the close-knit Highland Park, Illinois community when a gunman took the lives of six people and injured more than thirty.

In response to this tragedy, specially-trained chaplains from The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services have been on-site, providing support to those seeking a compassionate ear at family resource centers and memorial sites. As of July 14th, the chaplains have provided emotional care to more than 500 people.

In addition to emotional and spiritual care, The Salvation Army is providing families and individuals impacted financially by the tragedy with gift cards to help meet their immediate needs. 

The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services responds to the needs of survivors, first responders, and communities impacted by events such as tornados, fires, and tragedies like those impacting Highland Park, by providing resources such as food service, emergency communications, clothing, shelter, and emotional and spiritual support.

If you’re called to do so, you can donate to help support this effort by visiting https://donate.salarmymetro.org/