Public Charity 501(c)(3)

Together, we mobilize community support and rapid relief for people facing hardship—locally and abroad.

Based in Mattoon, Illinois, SAL International NFP is an independent, non‑governmental nonprofit that organizes community support, emergency relief, and essential supplies for vulnerable families. We partner with local groups and international NGOs to reach people quickly and transparently.

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Vision & Mission

Community support • Disaster relief • Social assistance

Our Vision

Communities where no one is left behind in times of crisis, and neighbors lift neighbors with dignity.

Our Mission

To coordinate volunteers, resources, and partnerships that deliver fast, practical relief—food, hygiene kits, temporary shelter items—and longer‑term social support for families recovering from emergencies.

Main Programs

Rapid Relief Hub

Deploys pre‑packed relief kits within 72 hours of local disasters and supports partner responses abroad.

  • ✔ Food & water
  • ✔ Hygiene & warmth kits
  • ✔ Cash assistance with partners

Community Support Network

Neighbors help neighbors: micro‑grants, transportation vouchers, and resource navigation for vulnerable families.

Volunteer Corps

Training and deployment for packing events, distributions, multilingual outreach, and logistics.

72 hrs
standard deployment window
1,000+
relief kits prepared annually
50+
active local volunteers

2025 Flagship Event: Warm Hands, Full Hearts

November 15, 2025 • Mattoon, IL

What & Why

A city‑wide volunteer day to assemble and distribute 1,200 cold‑weather relief kits for families and seniors before winter.

Goals

  • Pack 1,200 kits (hats, gloves, socks, blankets, hygiene items).
  • Deliver to 8 distribution points across Coles County within 48 hours.
  • Fund a winter emergency micro‑grant pool of $15,000.

Schedule

08:00Check‑in & safety briefing
09:00Packing lines open (six stations)
12:00Community lunch & partner spotlights
13:00Last‑mile logistics & deliveries
16:30Wrap‑up, impact update, next steps

Venue: Mattoon Community Center, 1000 S 9th St, Mattoon, IL.

Volunteer Roles: line leads, kit quality control, drivers, registration, Spanish/Arabic outreach.

Volunteer / Partner with Us See our ongoing programs →

How to Get Involved

Volunteer

Join monthly packing days, host a drive at your workplace, or help with distribution.

Partner

Nonprofits, faith groups, and businesses can co‑host events or sponsor kits.

Support

Provide in‑kind goods, logistics, or fund our emergency micro‑grants.