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Military Flood Victims Need Help

The heavy rains and flooding have taken a toll on many active duty military and veteran families in Lake County.

The heavy rains and flooding have taken a toll on many active duty military and veteran families in Lake County. Some grabbed their pets and left their homes barefoot, many lost personal items, and those most impacted lost their homes.

Essence Pilates and Support Our Soldiers Freedom, Inc. (S.O.S. Freedom) are teaming up with Midwest Veterans Closet to collect everyday necessities to help our brave men and women rebuild their lives. Most needed items include:

  • Shoes
  • Toiletries
  • New (packaged) underwear
  • Meals in a can (spaghetti, etc.)
  • Pots and pans

Please help if you can. Items will be collected at Essence Pilates, 849 Waukegan Road, Deerfield.

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Thank you for supporting our soldiers!

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