Mattoon Haven

Mattoon Haven Mattoon Haven is a temporary/ emergency shelter that helps families and individuals in need. We have four aspects to our program:
1.

To provide shelter, food and services to individuals and families facing housing and food insecurity, while promoting awareness and supporting long-term solutions. Emergency Shelter- provides 30 days of shelter with extensions based on goal attainment.
2. Community Kitchen- we serve two meals a day to anyone that is in need of food.
3. Case Management- we meet with each individual staying at our

location minimally once a week to provide counseling, life-coaching, and advocacy.
4. Day Program- by partnering with other community agencies, we provide classes and volunteer opportunities for those staying at the shelter to develop their workforce skills and increase their self-sufficiency. The Haven primarily serves Coles County (60% of guests) and surrounding counties (25%). The Haven provides shelter for over 200 households a year, providing over 4800 nights of shelter and over 16,500 meals in 2014. Our Community Kitchen is open to anyone, and we serve meals at the following times:

* Lunch is 12:00pm daily
* Dinner is 6:00pm daily

To-go meals are available to the community. If you have any other questions about the program, please contact us at 217-234-7237 or www.mattoonhaven.org

05/10/2025

THANK YOU to Erika Gibbens for the Donations yesterday. We Really Appreciate it.

05/05/2025

MAY LIST:
We are in need of the following ITEMS:

Windex
Paper Towels
Tylenol
Hamburger
Milk
bread
Fresh Produce

04/29/2025

Thank you to East Mattoon East Side Nazarene for your generous donations yesterday! We really appreciate it.

04/18/2025

Thank you everyone for the kind donations we've received this week. A special Thank You to Mr. Larry Griffin, Josh Zoppa, and Sarah Holmes for the kind donation for food.

Another special Thank You to Coles County Barbershop Chorus for their generous donation from a concert they held.

All of the generous donations do not go unappreciated! The Haven thanks the community for supporting our mission.

Thanks to Drake homes and everyone who tagged us!
04/11/2025

Thanks to Drake homes and everyone who tagged us!

CONTEST WINNERS! We decided to celebrate hitting a milestone of 8,000 friends on Facebook by donating to some local organizations in need. This picture shows our winners, and because of all of you, these organizations will receive a $100 donation.

Thanks for supporting these local charities, and THANK YOU for supporting us! We appreciate you!

We have some little ones here now in dire need of some items.
04/08/2025

We have some little ones here now in dire need of some items.

This would be great if we get chosen :)
04/08/2025

This would be great if we get chosen :)

GIVEAWAY TIME ....

We want to say THANK YOU to all 8,000 of our friends on Facebook! We were recently reminded about one of our favorite Giveaways we have every year: . We decided to do , but make it April.

For the next 24 hours, COMMENT & TAG a charity or organization of your choice. You get UNLIMITED entries, just please post one organization per comment. On Tuesday evening, we'll pick FIVE winners to receive a $100 donation!

We have but one requirement ...
1. LIKE & FOLLOW Drake Homes on Facebook

ALRIGHT FRIENDS, GET TO TAGGING!

04/01/2025
Yes!
03/21/2025

Yes!

03/20/2025

A Simple Act, A Big Impact- You don't want to miss this!

We’re excited to announce an incredible opportunity to support growth, partnership, and our community! On Monday, April 28th, join us in a special fundraiser with the BRAND NEW Panda Express right here in Mattoon.

From 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM, if you present this flyer (via phone or print), Panda Express will donate 50% of their profits to the Coles County Council on Aging! You can pick up a flyer from the LifeSpan Center, grab it from our upcoming April Connections or save/screenshot it for later!

This is more than just a meal—it’s a chance to create ripples of support throughout our community. A simple act, like enjoying a delicious meal with friends or family, can directly impact our seniors, supporting vital programs that uplift and connect us all.

Let’s come together and pay it forward! Your participation helps us continue to nurture the well-being and growth of our community.

We encourage you to share this post with all your friends, family and colleagues! As an added bonus-let us know your favorite order from Panda Express in the comments for those who may not of had the opportunity to try it!

We are extremely grateful for the donations we've been receiving this month. Those big rolls of ground beef you guys hav...
03/13/2025

We are extremely grateful for the donations we've been receiving this month. Those big rolls of ground beef you guys have been donating are very helpful. We're happy to announce a donor appreciation breakfast is in the works! TBA soon!

We are extremely thankful for Officer Brunson, a Mattoon native, whose selfless act of providing apartment accommodation...
03/09/2025

We are extremely thankful for Officer Brunson, a Mattoon native, whose selfless act of providing apartment accommodations has greatly assisted a veteran in need.

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1812 Western Avenue
Mattoon, IL
61938

Telephone

+12172347237

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