Once a week, all year long, Elvina serves beverages to bus visitors. Start to finish she takes care of the coffee, making each visitor’s coffee the way they like it. Elvina graciously serves our bus visitors with kindness and consideration; making each person feel cared for. She’s very sympathetic and compassionate with people facing difficult circumstances. Elvina wants to let them know she cares and is interested in what’s going on in their life.

At age 86, Elvina, is The Night Ministry’s most senior volunteer. But her young spirit and lively personality serve as an inspiration to staff, volunteers, and the people she meets on Chicago’s nighttime streets. Elvina’s positive attitude, generous spirit, and consistent community involvement are remarkable. No matter the weather, 15 below or 95 degrees, she shows up – reaching out to those in need.