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Winter Drive 2025

URGENT: Winter Storm Resources for Unsheltered Neighbors

Announcements, Stories

A Way Home America Conference

Building a Better Life, One Cut at a Time

Announcements, Stories

Seeing Clearly

Announcements, Events

The Night Ministry’s Associate Board to Host 11th Annual Night Lights Gala

The Night Ministry’s Mission is Unchanged

Announcements, Stories

A Lifeline on the Streets: Honoring APRNs During Free & Charitable Clinic Month

Announcements, Stories

Building Bridges: Australian Delegation Visits The Night Ministry

Announcements, Stories

Celebrating Free and Charitable Clinic Month: Healthcare Where It’s Needed Most

Announcements, Stories

The Night Ministry Receives $20,000 Grant from SC Johnson to Expand Mobile Healthcare Services

Announcements, Stories

The Night Ministry Awarded $100,000 Grant from The Chicago Community Trust to Support Individuals Experiencing Homelessness and Poverty

Statement on the Trump Administration’s Executive Order on Homelessness

Announcements, Events

Hope for Homes Day

New Data Show Homelessness Rising in Chicago and the United States

Winter Can Be Deadly for Unhoused Individuals. Here’s How We Help

Announcements, Events

Night Lights Raises $107K+ for Unhoused Youth

The Night Ministry’s Outreach in Gompers Park

Tragedy on the CTA

How We Are Assisting Residents of the Desplaines Encampment

How You Can Support Our Unhoused Neighbors After Supreme Court Ruling Criminalizing Street Homelessness

Lighting Up the Night 2024 Honoress

Video: Illuminating a Path to a Better Tomorrow

Scenes from Lighting Up the Night 2024

The Night Ministry is Like Family for Street Medicine Client Jason

The Legacy of Tom Behrens

Looking Back on 25 Years of Service

Youth Leader Speaks Out for Unhoused Mothers in New Documentary Series

A Stable Home and Advocacy Work Empower Youth Leader Adalina

One Decision Can Change a Life

New Client Advisory Board Gives Platform to Those Served by Health Outreach Program

Alternative High School and Daycare Program Meets Needs of Young Mothers of Parenting with Purpose

Night Lights 2023

Health Outreach Programs Serve Populations with Distinct Housing and Health Challenges

Pathways Is a Place to Make a Soft Landing

Remembering Barbara Bolsen

Flexible Housing Pool Case Managers Support Stability and Growth

Carol Sharp Joins The Night Ministry as President & CEO

Health Outreach Bus Survey Shows Clients Face Housing and Income Instability

Reap the Rewards

Lighting Up the Night 2023

Annual Health Outreach Bus Survey Uncovers a Deeper Picture of Those Served

Racial Disparities in Education Tied to Homelessness

Partnership with Loyola University Medical Center Brings Dentists to CTA Outreach Program

Youth Leaders Spotlighted in National Art Exhibition

Solving the City’s Housing Crisis Will Protect the Lives of Unhoused Chicagoans

Job Fair at The Crib Brings Opportunities Directly to Unhoused Young People

Racial Health Disparities Contribute to Housing Loss Among Black Americans

The Human Cost of Encampment Sweeps

The Night Ministry’s New Health Outreach Bus Hits the Streets

Parenting with Purpose Program Enjoys Renovations on Open Door – West Town’s Fourth Floor

2022 in Review

Street Medicine Survey Sheds Light on Experiences of Unsheltered Chicagoans

The Night Ministry in the News

Remembering Those We’ve Lost

Meetings at Downtown Library Help Case Managers Connect Clients to Housing and More

Our Mission Remains the Same

The Night Ministry Community Comes Together to Celebrate the Holidays

Leadership Transition at The Night Ministry

Community Spotlight: Pilsen

High Rental Costs May Push Low-Income Households into Homelessness

Survey Confirms Health Outreach Bus Visitors Face Housing, Food Insecurity, and Health Care Challenges

Meet Terri Sharpp, Vice President of Operations

Revised Mission Statement Recognizes Primacy of Human Connection and Dignity of Clients

High Rates of Homelessness in the Black Community are Tied to Racial Bias in the Justice System

Overdose Reversal Drug Is a Key Tool in Saving Lives

Local Baker Sells Sweets to Support The Night Ministry

Community Spotlight: Humboldt Park

Reap the Rewards

Young People Learn Life Skills through Fun and Engaging Workshops

The Night Ministry and Rush University’s Health Fair for Youth Fosters Education and Enjoyment

Paralegal with Lived Experience Helps Improve Client Access to Public Benefits

Good Neighbor Guide Provides Suggestions for Engaging with Unhoused Community Members

Lighting Up the Night 2022

Meet Lead Outreach Minister Juan Roca

The Night Ministry in the News

Community Spotlight: South Shore

Decades of Systemic Housing Discrimination Contribute to the Overrepresentation of Black Americans Among the Nation’s Homeless

Pregnant and Parenting Program Bedrooms Get Special Makeovers

Meet Chief of Staff Traci Rivera

Homelessness in the African American Community is Disproportionately High, with Causes Deeply Rooted in the Nation’s Past

The Night Ministry Pilots Program to Quickly End Youth Experiences of Homelessness

Community Spotlight: North Lawndale

Street Medicine Programs Collaborate to Improve Care for the Unsheltered

The Night Ministry’s Partnership with Local Nonprofit Working Bikes Empowers Youth Programs Clients

The Night Ministry Engages in Dialogue and Examination to Foster Racial Equity

COVID Continues to Create Barriers for Chicago’s Homeless Population

The Night Ministry in the News

President & CEO Paul Hamann Speaks with Hubbard Helps

The Promise of a New Year: A New Year’s Reflection by Our President & CEO

Students at Jonathan Burr Elementary Give Back by Supporting The Night Ministry

Varying Definitions of Homelessness Impact Access to Services

Youth Programs to Offer More Flexible Long-Term Housing Solutions

Straight Outta Quarantine

Homeless Count in Chicago May Have Dropped, but Are More People Exiting Homelessness?

Celebrating 45 Years: The Night Ministry Launches Chicago’s First Street Medicine Program

Celebrating 45 Years: The Crib Turns Homeless Advocates’ Vision into Reality

Celebrating 45 Years: West Town Facility Enhances and Expands Services for Homeless Youth

Celebrating 45 Years: The Night Ministry Opens Its First Youth Shelter in a Time of Dire Need

Celebrating 45 Years: The Night Ministry Pioneers Mobile Health Care on Chicago’s Streets

Celebrating 45 Years: The Foundations of The Night Ministry

Street Medicine Volunteer Physician Dr. Aaron Brinkman is Dedicated to Service

Youth Struggling with Homelessness Have Varied Experiences of the Pandemic

Health Outreach Offers Support to Spanish Speakers Experiencing Homelessness

Advocacy Efforts to Support Homeless Population Rewarded as Key Legal Measures Pass in Springfield

The Night Ministry Welcomes Volunteers Back to Programs

Why We’re Really All in This Together: A Fiscal Year-End Reflection by Our President & CEO

Street Medicine Offers Medical Residents an Eye-Opening Perspective on Health Care

Board Member’s Work in Affordable Housing Connects to Service with The Night Ministry

Tax Filing Event Helps Clients Get Stimulus Payments

Peer Support Advocate Brings Lived Experience to the Street Medicine Team

Statement on Adam Toledo

At STEPS, Tax Season is an Opportunity to Teach Lifelong Financial Lessons

Volunteering with The Night Ministry Is Just One Way A Lifelong Chicagoan Serves the Community

Nordstrom Give-Back Brand, Treasure & Bond, Partners with The Night Ministry to Support Homeless Youth

One Year into the Pandemic, The Night Ministry Remains Focused on Its Mission

Street Medicine Teams up with Skilled Assessor to Move Clients into Permanent Housing

Announcements, Associate Board

First Virtual Night Lights a Success

The Night Ministry in 2021: A Q/A with President & CEO, Paul W. Hamann

The Night Ministry Expands the Scale and Scope of Outreach on Public Transit

COVID-19 Creates Barriers for Securing IDs and Benefits

New Schedule for the Health Outreach Bus in 2021

The Night Ministry Adapts Holiday Celebrations During the Pandemic

Masks Without Borders Provides Face Masks for The Night Ministry’s Clients

ER Doc Brings Medical Experience to Board of Directors

Flexible Housing Program Aims to Stabilize Homeless Youth in the Community

Partnership with UI Health Brings Treatment for Substance Use Disorder to the Streets

Getting Real with Harm Reduction

Coronavirus Impacts Supply of Essential Hygiene Items

The Night Ministry Opposes Change to Shelter Equal Access Rule

Barbara Bolsen Looks Back on Two Decades with The Night Ministry

Advocacy Alert: Emergency Housing Resources

The Crib Overnight Shelter Has a New Home

Youth 4 Truth Elevates Youth Voices at The Night Ministry and Beyond

Looking Forward with Hope: A Fiscal New Year’s Reflection from The Night Ministry’s President & CEO

The Night Ministry Is a Good Neighbor in the Communities It Serves

Health Outreach Program Offers Services on Mass Transit

New Board Chair Values Strong Relationships and Diversity

Addressing the Roots of this Crisis

“There are a lot of people struggling in their own homes.” Sheltering-in-Place When There Is Conflict in the House

Interim Housing Residents Utilize Therapy by Phone and Video Conference during Pandemic

Youth Program Staff Home Deliver Care Packages

Case Manager Helps Crib Guests Track Down Their Stimulus Checks

Your Response to this Crisis is a Prologue to the Future

Webinar: Chicago’s Homeless & The Night Ministry During COVID-19

Construction at 1735 North Ashland Nears Completion

Fulfilling Our Mission during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Our Mission Will Not Change

Advocacy Alert: COVID-19 Emergency Federal Funding

Before the Bus Hits the Road

Chicago’s 100-Day Challenge of Youth Homelessness

Dear Chicago

Budget Process Is Focused on Needs of Clients and Rooted in Strategy

Street Medicine Widens Its Impact with More Staff and New Vehicle

What Is Home?

Holiday Celebrations Provide Both Cheer and Essentials to The Night Ministry’s Clients

Board Chair Alicia Pond Values Devotion of The Night Ministry’s Board and Staff

In My Own Words: Felons or Humans?

Housing Instability and Inadequacy Common among Health Outreach Bus Clients

The Night Ministry Transitions out of Its Ravenswood Headquarters

Latest 1735 Construction Photos

The Night Ministry’s President Reflects on Values During Challenging Times

Announcements, Associate Board

The Associate Board Rededicates to Service and Partnership Building

Criminalization Perpetuates the Cycle of Homelessness

Dr. Jim Withers, Street Medicine Pioneer, Visits The Night Ministry

Street Medicine: A New Frontier in Homeless Outreach Services

Practicing on the Streets Is a Good Fit for Nurse Practitioner Stephan Koruba

Tour The Night Ministry’s New Space

Construction Work Begins at 1735 North Ashland

Heat-Related Illness a Danger for Homeless

Lighting Up the Night 2019

Celebrating Human Connection

Kellogg Board Fellows Serve and Learn at The Night Ministry

Physician Brings Decades of Hospital Experience to the Streets of Chicago

Phoenix Hall Expands Its Mission to Serve a Wider Base of Students and Their Families

Announcements, Youth 4 Truth

In My Own Words: For My Daughter – 04/18/2019

Announcements, Youth 4 Truth

In My Own Words: Music Saved My Life

Youth Aftercare Services Support Transitions

No Clear Path to Housing for Many Who Experience Homelessness

The Night Ministry Makes a Big Move to Enhance Services

Reap the Rewards 2019

Surveys at Youth Housing Programs Help The Night Ministry Better Understand the Needs of Clients

The Night Ministry in the News During the Polar Vortex

Mission Fulfillment Takes Survey Results Back to the Source

Winter Poses Unique Challenges for The Night Ministry’s Clients and Staff

Nurse’s Corner: Caring for Patients Is a Privilege for Bethany Hess

Volunteering with The Night Ministry Is Personal

A Look Back at 2018 Holiday Celebrations

Stocking Stuffing Is a Seasonal Tradition for Supporters

Who Are We Serving at the Health Outreach Bus?

Announcements, Associate Board

Having Benefited from The Night Ministry, Craig Echols is Helping Other Youth Find Their Way

In My Own Words: What Inspires You To Live Life?

Meet Board Member Suzanne Hoyes

Caribbean HIV Educator and Advocate Observes The Night Ministry’s Health Outreach Program

New Zealand Free Clinic Director Visits The Night Ministry

Peer Outreach Professionals Help The Night Ministry Engage Homeless Youth

Meet Board Member Ike Hong

Clients Face Barriers to Hepatitis C Treatment

Volunteering with The Night Ministry Pays Off with Huge Dividends

Illinois’ Free and Charitable Clinics Weave a Safety Net for Uninsured and Underinsured