SALT: Service and Learning Together

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SALT: Service and Learning Together

Inspiring Young People to Change Their World!

SaLT: Service and Learning Together combines meaningful educational programming, significant service activities and exciting local attractions of unique world-class locations. Students are engaged in rewarding experiences that directly benefit the local community, expand their personal knowledge, and challenge their current understanding of societal needs. Students create long-lasting relationship

s as they have the unique opportunity to work side-by-side with friends for a common purpose greater than themselves.

08/20/2026

WE WON THE GOVERNOR’S CUP! 🏆

For the first time in Highland Park history, SaLT brought home the Governor’s Cup!

Different schools. Different communities. One team. One shared commitment to service and supporting Highland Park.

So proud of these amazing student leaders. ❤️

Little by Little, a Little Becomes a Lot. City of Highland Park, Illinois - Government Serve Illinois Commission

08/10/2026

Alaska gave us so much more than a view. 🏔️💙

We came to serve, but we left with so much more.

We worked alongside and learned from members of the Tlingit and Haida tribes, gaining a deeper appreciation for their culture, traditions, stories, and connection to this incredible land.

We served our community, stepped outside our comfort zones, tried new things, laughed endlessly, and experienced Alaska in ways we will never forget.

And somewhere along the way, Alaska showed off a little too… 🐋🦭🐻🦦🦌
Whales. Sea lions. Otters. Deer. Bears. Glaciers. Mountains. And views that didn’t even look real.

But the best part of all? Watching this group become a team, form friendships, and discover what happens when you travel with purpose.

These pictures could never capture it all.
But they sure tell one incredible story. 💙

SaLTinALASKA 2026
Service. Culture. Adventure. Connection.
This is what it means to .

08/04/2026

Travel with Purpose. Make a Difference. ✈️💙

There’s still time to join us on an upcoming SaLT Service-Learning Trip!

🌴 SaLTinORLANDO — Labor Day 2026: Spots available
🌴 SaLTinORLANDO — Presidents’ Day 2027: Trip full; waitlist available
⚜️ SaLTinNOLA — Spring Break 2027: Interest now open

SaLT trips are about more than visiting a new place. Students serve alongside local organizations, build meaningful relationships, grow as leaders and come home with much more than memories.

Once you go, you know.

Complete our trip interest form to learn more!
https://forms.gle/uHkcYaizBZwmQ3zt5

07/31/2026

TAKE CARE powered by SaLT 💙
Our SaLT volunteers created Take Care bags to thank the first responders who protect and serve our community every day.
Small acts of kindness. Endless gratitude. 💙
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07/18/2026

What a day! ❤️🥫🚗
Today our incredible volunteers packed bags, loaded cars, made deliveries, and reminded our neighbors that they are not alone. Every month, we are amazed by what happens when a community comes together with one purpose—to help one another.
Groceries Distributed�🙌 7,405 Volunteers�❤️ 3,160 People in 850 Families Served
But here's our favorite statistic...
✨ Countless acts of kindness. Countless smiles. Countless ripple effects that continue long after the groceries are delivered.
To every volunteer, intern, driver, donor, and supporter, thank you for being part of something so much bigger than ourselves. Together, we're proving that when a community shows up for one another, incredible things happen.
Here's to the next bag packed, the next door knocked on, and the next life changed.
💙 Youth-Driven. Adult-Supported. Community-Focused.

07/15/2026

We had a wonderful time spending a day with the campers from Chippewa Ranch Camp last week! In partnership with SALT: Service and Learning Together, campers learned and served the pantry and Rhinelander Food Pantry Garden. Thank you for your time and hard work!

07/08/2026

💚 Service Learning Day at Chippewa Ranch Camp! 💚

Today, SaLT partnered with Chippewa Ranch Camp working with Habitat for Humanity ReStore, the Rhinelander Food Pantry, the Rhinelander Community Garden, and Pioneer Park Historical Complex for an incredible day of service and learning. Together, campers made a real difference while discovering the power of giving back.

Chippewa Makes a Difference💚

07/06/2026

Travel with Purpose. Make a Difference.
Our Alaska trip is full!
There’s still time to join us in Orlando (Labor Day or Presidents’ Day) or New Orleans (Spring Break).
Once you go, you know. Come home with more than memories.

06/15/2026

50,800 bags of groceries. Thousands of volunteers. Countless lives impacted. ❤️
Today was another incredible Shop N’ Drop!
Because of our amazing volunteers, our impact has grown to:
❤️ 50,800 bags of groceries distributed�❤️ 38,526 hours of service�❤️ 7,350 volunteers engaged�❤️ 3,160 people in 830 families served
And countless positive ripple effects and lives changed forever.
Little by little, together, we are making a difference.

06/01/2026

What a great morning at the North Shore Classic! 🏃🏼🏃‍♂️

Over 100 SaLT volunteers showed up bright and early to help make this community event a success. We are so proud of our students, families, and supporters who gave their time to serve others today.

Thank you to everyone who volunteered!

Address

Highland Park, IL
60035

Telephone

+18476123815

Website

http://saltservice.org/

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