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Support

How Can You Help

With your support, The Night Ministry makes a difference in the lives of thousands of young people and adults in Chicago every year.

Your contribution helps to provide

Housing for unhoused youth and young adults.

Free basic health care to individuals unable to access it elsewhere.

Compassionate, nonjudgmental relationships that bring hope and change lives.

Donate

  • Make a Donation 
  • Financial contributions directly fund programs and services 
  • In-kind donations of clothing, hygiene items, and non-perishable food 
  • Corporate matching gift programs can double your impact 
  • Consider planned giving or monthly recurring donations 

Volunteer Your Time

  • Join our team of nearly 1,000 volunteers making a difference 
    • Meal preparation and service opportunities 
    • Donation sorting and distribution 
    • Special skills volunteering (healthcare, legal, administrative) 
    • Group volunteer projects for companies and organizations 

Annual Fund

The Night Ministry’s Annual Fund is integral to our ability to effectively operate our programs and provides you with a direct way to help the individuals we serve. 

Beacon of Hope

Each year. The Night Ministry’s community of recurring donors provides our organization with a steady stream of funding, which allows us to channel even more resources into our programs. To become a Beacon of Hope, please click below and select “Recurring Donation” at the top of the form. For more information, please email donations@thenightministry.org.  

Donor-Advised Funds

Making a gift to The Night Ministry from your donor-advised fund is convenient and easy for you, and it can have a remarkable impact on our work. 

Endowment

Contributions to The Night Ministry’s endowment assure that we will be able to meet the needs of our clients today and in the future. Friends who include The Night Ministry in their long-term charitable planning are recognized as members of our Legacy Society

Our Wish List

In-kind donations such as sack suppers, snacks, gift cards, and transit passes provide our clients with life’s essentials. 

Tribute Gifts

Commemorating a special person or celebrating a milestone with a gift to The Night Ministry provides a lasting memory while bringing valuable support to our programs.

Estate Planning

After securing economic stability and providing for the needs of your loved ones, you may choose to make a lasting charitable impact with a bequest to The Night Ministry. 

Other Ways to Give

From 3rd-party events to Facebook Fundraisers, there are multiple ways to support The Night Ministry in your daily life. 

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