There was a lesson in how community helps each other Tuesday in the south suburbs, as kids got back-to-school supplies, with the school year quickly approaching.
"If you don't have nowhere to go on Christmas, you can come here," said Nikki Hughes with the Salvation Army.
Money that's donated to the Salvation Army goes toward helping people with shelter, food and clothing, a member of the organization said Monday.
This year, the Salvation Army hopes to collect $11 million to support its 50 different social service programs.
The Salvation Army and Elgin's Community crisis center have joined forces to organize the event.
We've eaten turkey, shopped at businesses big and small and now we're looking ahead to helping others on Giving Tuesday.