2nd Annual Winter Walk
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The Night Ministry Participates in the 2nd Annual Winter Walk Chicago
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On February 8, The N…
2026 Point in Time Count
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The Night Ministry Joins City-Wide Point-In-Time Count
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On the frigid night of January 22…
A Journey of Resilience and Renewal
When David moved from Arizona to Chicago in 2016, he had no idea the twists his journey would take. “I was born and raised in Arizona,” he recalled. “I came to Chicago for a promotion with a logistics company*. I’ve always been a wanderer, curious about how things work and open to new pl…
Champion in Their Corner: How Jessica Turns Possibility into Reality
Jessica Stokes, a case manager on the outreach and health care team at The Night Ministry, is full of life, exuding positive energy with a magnetic personality. She brings that same warmth to her work, fiercely advocating for and supporting more th…
Filled with Promise and Hope
The Cubs’ playoff run ended in the National League Division Series this year, but one thing remained constant—Wrigley Field looked pristine throughout, thanks in part to Darius, one of their maintenance engineers and a current client in The Night Ministry’s Pathways Program.Jamaican-born, Darius c…
Finding a Footing: Barry’s Journey, One Step at a Time.
Ten years ago, Barry had a stable life: a career as a pharmacy technician, a wife, two sons, and a sense of everyday security. Today, in his mid-forties, he’s navigating a reality shaped by addiction, divorce, job loss, and homelessness.
The decline was gradual. First came drug addict…