How The Night Ministry Makes a Difference
Every day we offer a lifeline to the forgotten members of the Chicago community. Here is just some of the impact we've made over the past year.
5,760
People provided with warmth, compassion, and life-changing resources.
469
Young people and 38 of their children found safe and supportive shelter at our Youth Housing Programs.
2,669
Free health assessments performed for individuals who might have gone without care
60,000
Meals served by volunteers to individuals who would have otherwise gone hungry
84%
of Youth Housing Program residents would have no safe place to go if they were not staying with The Night Ministry
205
Free, confidential rapid HIV tests provided for medically vulnerable individuals
378
Visits to the emergency room prevented by Nurse Practitioners and Volunteer Physicians, saving the public health system an estimated $349,000 in ER costs
78%
of Youth Housing Programs residents transitioned to more safe and stable housing
81%
of vistors to our Health Outreach Bus report they feel accepted for who they are