The Night Ministry's Associate Board will host the 11th Annual Night Lights Gala on Thursday, October 30, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Marshall's Landing, 222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza. Guests will enjoy an evening of celebration, networking, and community while raising vital funds to support The Night Ministry's health outreach programs and se...

The potential deployment of the National Guard has heightened anxiety and fear across Chicago. For our unhoused neighbors, increased military presence can be particularly unsettling, exacerbating the already immense challenges they face daily. The feeling of insecurity and potential for further marginalization adds another layer of complexity to th...

Each day, whether on sidewalks, under viaducts, and in shelters, The Night Ministry's Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) are on the frontlines, providing health care and other vital services to some of Chicago's most vulnerable residents. In honor of Illinois Association for Free & Charitable Clinic Month, we celebrate them for their u...

For the second consecutive year, The Night Ministry hosted a delegation from Mission Australia, (who are they and what do they do).The visit provided an opportunity for The Night Ministry to update the organization on its programs and services, learn more about their initiatives, and foster valuable cross-cultural dialogue about addressing homeless...

August is Free and Charitable Clinic Month, and The Night Ministry is proud to highlight the transformative impact of our health outreach programs serving Chicago's most vulnerable populations. Our dedicated street medicine teams exemplify the spirit of charitable healthcare by bringing vital medical services directly to those who need them most. E...

Funding will support Health Outreach Bus program serving Chicago's most vulnerable populations (CHICAGO, IL – August 7, 2025) – The Night Ministry announced today that it has received a $20,000 grant from SC Johnson to support its Health Outreach Bus program, which delivers essential medical care and community support to individuals and families ex...

(Chicago, IL – July 16, 2025) The Night Ministry is proud to announce it has received a $100,000 grant from The Chicago Community Trust (the Trust) in support of its ongoing efforts to serve thousands of individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty throughout Chicago. For more than 39 years, the Trust has been a steadfast partner in The Night ...

At 21, Alexandra jingles her house keys with a butterfly keyring—a reminder of her mother, who loved butterflies. The keys represent something profound: after years of instability, she finally has a place to call home. Alexandra's journey came to an abrupt and heartbreaking stop when, at 16, her mother died at the hands of gun violence. The love an...

 (CHICAGO, IL — July 25, 2025) The Night Ministry strongly opposes the recent Executive Order, "Ending Crime and Disorder on America's Streets," which directly targets the communities that we serve and abandons the approaches that have been seen to improve people's lives. Our mission is grounded in supporting our unhoused neighbors with proven...

 For more than four decades, Carter-Westminster United Presbyterian Church has stood as a steadfast pillar of support for The Night Ministry's mission to serve Chicago's unhoused. The Skokie-based congregation, led by Rev. Stuart Barnes Jamieson, has woven service into the fabric of its identity, consistently providing 200 sack suppers each mo...

Homeless and pregnant, Julie found herself facing an overwhelming and uncertain future. The situation became even more daunting when her mother, upon learning of Julie's pregnancy, forced her out of the house. During this tumultuous time, Julie confided in her high school English teacher, who, understanding the gravity of her situation, connected h...

 "I knew I was going to be a good dad," Chris says with a reminiscent grin as he recalls the moment he found out he was going to be a father at just 16 years old. "I was nervous, but kids have always kind of loved me" he continued. Now, at 22, he is a proud father of three and is determined to create the stable, fulfilling life he always envis...