Maria Cervantes of Elgin said without the Salvation Army, her family wouldn’t have had a Christmas in December after she lost her husband the week of Thanksgiving.
She spoke during Thursday’s Sal.
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The Salvation Army Elgin Corps handed out awards Thursday and thanked volunteers, sponsors and corporate partners that helped with holiday fundraising and community outreach.