Violent crime is nothing new to our twin cities, here in central Illinois, especially the last 5 years. While we may grow calloused to being bombarded constantly with news reports of tragedy, it hits a nerve when a child or…
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Two Reasons to Volunteer as a Group at Salt & Light
At the beginning of Salt & Light’s existence as an organization, we were a typical food pantry and clothing closet. This type of operation functions as a large, assembly line style business, and so for the first ten years of…
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Stewarding Your Donations Through Recycling
With a spent Pepsi can in hand, a customer asked, “Do you recycle?” I quickly responded, “You have no idea. Yes, we recycle. I won’t say we have a recycling program; it’s more that we are a recycling program. Every…
Volunteer Spotlight – Chris Harrison
Chris has been volunteering at Salt & Light for about 2 years. He performs multiple tasks including working in the admin office, handing out locks and vests, makes copies and keeping the copier filled, restocking the restrooms, cleaning and organizing…
The Potential of Those in Poverty
Jim Nowlan recently wrote a piece entitled, “Poverty Doesn’t Limit Your Potential.” In this editorial, he provides many examples of successful individuals who broke the cycle of poverty. I’m sure we all know someone who, despite humble beginnings, became successful.…
Why is Salt & Light Opening a Childcare Room?
This fall, we’ll be opening a child care room at Salt & Light Urbana, staffed by volunteers, that will offer a safe, fun space for preschool-aged kids to play while parents volunteer, or attend a class or program on site.…
4 Ways Salt & Light Partners with Churches
Our mission here at Salt & Light is sharing the love of God by fighting poverty with opportunities that empower people for lasting change. As we work to accomplish this mission every day, we partner together with many groups, individuals,…
3 Ways Buying Groceries at Salt & Light Will Transform Your Community
It’s a common misconception that Salt & Light’s grocery and thrift store is not open to the public. We often find people think either 1) Our store is only for those in need, or 2) If they shop in our…
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Why Is Access To Technology So Important?
Among the greatest advances in technology in the last quarter century, the personal computer and the Internet would be near the top of that list. Imagine the panic, anxiety, and chaos that would occur if the web were to go…
More Than a Store
Salt & Light is more than a store. Now, you won’t see it when you walk into Salt & Light. No, when you walk in you will see a store. We have clothing, shoes, furniture, and households. There is a…