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 came to the United States with his family...

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 than 200 clients.She sees the possibilities and h...

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 on the railroad. I've always been a wanderer, curious about how things work and open to new places." But when the pandemic hit, the life he'd carefully buil...

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 addiction, then the unraveling of his marriage, the loss of his job, an...

When Nonso Achebe joined The Night Ministry's Storytelling Committee as a volunteer, it marked a meaningful full-circle moment—especially for Anthony Monterroso, his former mentor from The Night Ministry STEPS program (Successful Transitions Effectively Preparing for Self Sufficiency Program), the precursor to our current Pathwa...

Help The Night Ministry give the gifts of hope and warmth this holiday season with a drawstring bag! Distribution begins the week of December 15! Drawstring backpacks should be approximately 14" x 16". Simple nylon backpacks are fine. Most clients prefer dark-colored backpacks. All items must be new. Please be respectful of our diverse client base,...

November 9, 2025 A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Cook County from 9 PM tonight (11/9) through noon Monday (11/10). Lake effect snow may significantly impact Monday morning conditions. For organizations serving unsheltered individuals, please share these warming resources: 24/7 ACCESS: SPARC (Shelter Placement and Resource Center) - 2241 S H...

 At 6'4, Seth Hilton stands tall with a warm smile and a funny but important clarification, "No, I'm not related to the Hiltons," he laughs, referring to the family hotel empire. What Seth lacks in inherited wealth, he makes up for in determination, creativity, and an unexpected gift that emerged during one of the most challenging times the wo...

Bertha DePriest first learned about The Night Ministry more than two decades ago while on vacation in Argentina, in a conversation with a couple she met and is still friends with Gordon and Paula Addington. The name itself piqued her curiosity, and when she returned home, she encouraged her church to get involved. Soon, her congregation was pr...

Jan Rotter carefully arranges paintbrushes and colored pencils on the table in the lounge at West Town, The Night Ministry's interim housing facility for youth ages 14–21, preparing for another afternoon with the young people she's come to know and love. It's a ritual she's repeated countless times during her 20-year tenure as a volunteer.A former ...

 Our Youth 4 Truth members recently had the incredible opportunity to attend the "A Way Home America" conference, an experience that left us inspired and energized for the work ahead. A Way Home America continues to be a leading force in shaping policies that support unhoused individuals and amplifying the voices of those who need it most. Thi...

Israel stresses that for people living with addiction, recovery is more complicated than just getting clean. There's a crucial mental component that must be addressed—a psychological shift that needs to happen before real change can occur. "You have to get to the root of what went wrong, what led to the decisions that eventually resulted in addicti...