What Does The Night Ministry Do?

Since 1976, The Night Ministry, a non-denominational, non-profit organization, has served Chicago’s most vulnerable. We accept people regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or social status and strive to build positive relationships with them. We connect youth and adults in need to basic resources and opportunities for housing, employment, education, and supportive services through our Health Outreach Bus, Youth Outreach Van, and Youth Shelter Network. The Night Ministry offers services in a welcoming and affirming environment, where our “ministry” is one of serving others.

FY 2011 Financial Audit • FY 2011 Form 990

Our Mission

The Night Ministry compassionately provides housing, health care, outreach, spiritual care, and social services to adults and youth who struggle with homelessness, poverty and loneliness.  We accept individuals as they are and offer support as they seek to improve their lives. We invite others to join this hope-filled work.

Photo by Robert A. Judelson

Donor Spotlight

Thank you to our recent donors who have been incredibly supportive and committed to our mission:

The Chicago Community Trust
City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services
City of Chicago Department of Public Health
United States Department of Health and Human Services
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
State of Illinois Department of Human Services

Please consider participating in our Make It Better Subscription Drive Fundraiser:

Thank you to our 2012 Lighting Up the Night Awards Dinner & Auction Media Sponsor:

Media Highlights

Melissa Maguire, Director of The Night Ministry's Youth Shelter Network, talks about The Night Ministry's services in Chicago: Watch the full interview

Our recent print media coverage, including three articles in The New York Times:

Few options for homeless young people in Chicago
Safety Net Frays as Things Get Worse for Poor
Failed Adoptions Create More Homeless Youths
New Attention Paid to Homeless Youth and Families
Young and Homeless, Struggling to Build a Life

Our latest news release:

President Paul W. Hamann Meets with Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services

Our new podcast series:

Podcast 1 - Focus on services provided by The Night Ministry
Podcast 2 - Interviews with AmeriCorps staff member Kimmins and a youth in our shelter