Funding will support Health Outreach Bus program serving Chicago's most vulnerable populations
(CHICAGO, IL – August 7, 2025) – The Night Ministry announced today that it has received a $20,000 grant from SC Johnson to support its Health Outreach Bus program, which delivers essential medical care and community support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness and extreme poverty across Chicago.
The organization's specially designed Health Outreach Bus operates as a mobile medical clinic, featuring a fully equipped nurse's office that brings basic healthcare services directly to underserved communities five days per week, and connects with over 30,000 individuals annually.
The program serves as a critical healthcare access point for Chicago's most vulnerable residents.
"This grant allows us to continue providing vital services to community members who often have nowhere else to turn," said David Wywialowski, director of the health outreach Program. "Our Health Outreach Bus frequently serves as the only source of healthcare for individuals experiencing homelessness, while also providing life-saving supplies, hygiene kits, food, and water."
The mobile healthcare initiative addresses significant barriers to medical care faced by Chicago's unhoused population, including transportation challenges, lack of insurance, and limited access to traditional healthcare facilities.
SC Johnson's grant will help sustain the program's operations and ensure continued access to healthcare services for hundreds of individuals throughout the year.
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About The Night Ministry:
Founded in 1976, The Night Ministry is a Chicago-based organization whose mission is to provide human connection, housing support, and health care to those who are unhoused or experiencing poverty. With an open heart, we compassionately accept each individual as they are and work alongside them to advocate for their immediate physical, emotional, and social needs while affirming our shared humanity. Learn more at www.thenightministry.org.
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