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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Phoenix Community Development Services

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Supporting individuals experiencing homelessness in Central Illinois with housing, hygiene services, behavioral health support, case management.

Phoenix Community Development Services grew from an idea that was born in 1981 – an agency that would feed hungry people and get them information and referrals to enable them to improve their lives. Initially supported by the American Board of Catholic Missions, the early effort absorbed and managed the food pantry based at St. Patrick Catholic Church and helped establish the Peoria Anti-Hunger Coalition. Incorporated as the South Side Office of Concern in March 1985, the agency received funding from the Heart of Illinois United Way in 1986. That funding established payeeship services for people with disabilities. Growth continued and funding for mental health services began from the Illinois Department of Human Services. In 1990, the agency offered its first permanent supportive housing. An employment program began in 1996 to compliment the growing agency’s identified gaps in its services. By 1999, talks were taking place about a future residential site for homeless or formerly homeless persons with a disability. Services grew and talking turned to planning as New Hope Apartments began its road to construction and occupancy. The South Side Office of Concern moved into New Hope Apartments in April 2008. When the YWCA Peoria was forced to close its doors in 2012, SSOC was asked to step in and take over the organization’s housing programs. In 2013, SSOC acquired a new office building to accommodate a growing staff and expanded program offerings. In 2014 Veterans Haven, an adult living center for homeless vets with a mental illness, opened. In 2016 an expansion to SSOC’s Glendale Commons permanent supportive housing increased residential units at the site from 12 to 28 and provided the area’s first housing specifically designated to serve homeless couples. In 2016, the agency also launched the first outreach program targeting the area’s homeless population. In November 2018, SSOC completed construction on Madison Avenue Apartments which provide 10 additional units of housing for homeless households in our community. In 2019, the agency rebranded and became Phoenix Community Development Services. With 174 of housing, Phoenix Community Development Services is now the largest agency dedicated to ending homelessness in central Illinois.

10/22/2026

10/21/2026

We are so excited to be included this year!

We’re thrilled to announce that CFCI has awarded over $356,000 in our 2026 Fall Community Needs Grants! 🌟

This year, 28 outstanding nonprofit organizations across Central Illinois will receive vital funding to support their missions and create lasting change. From empowering youth and supporting families to advancing health, education, and community development, these organizations are making a real difference every day.

Thank you to every nonprofit that applied and to all who work tirelessly to strengthen our region. Together, we’re building a brighter, more vibrant Central Illinois! 👏

Congratulations to our 2026 Fall Community Needs Grant recipients!

10/20/2026

10/12/2026

A huge thank you to the Illinois Widows Sons One Five Chapter for their generous donation!

Funds raised through their motorcycle and car show this past weekend will help fight street hunger and support organizations like Phoenix CDS that serve individuals experiencing homelessness.

We are grateful for community members who take the time to give back and help meet the needs of those around them.

When our community comes together to support one another, we can continue Turning Lives Around.

10/07/2026

A huge thank you to Deep Cuts Barber Shop for visiting Phoenix CDS this morning and providing free haircuts to individuals in our community!

We are grateful for the time and care they put into making this service available. Something as simple as a haircut can help build confidence and make someone feel ready to take their next step forward.

Thank you, Deep Cuts Barber Shop, for helping us continue Turning Lives Around!

10/06/2026

If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness, stop by Phoenix CDS tomorrow between 10 AM and 2 PM for a free haircut.

We are grateful to everyone who helps us make services like this available to our community. Sometimes, a haircut can provide a boost of confidence and help someone feel ready to take their next step forward.

We hope to see you tomorrow!

10/02/2026

Another successful Talent Showcase at Phoenix CDS!

We loved seeing the talents of our current and future consumers, while also enjoying some delicious pizza from our local Hoops Pub & Pizza

Events like this are a great way to come together, build community, and enjoy time with one another as we prepare for the colder months ahead.

Coming together with our community is another way we continue Turning Lives Around.

09/30/2026

Phoenix CDS will be at the Housing Resource Fair, and we can't wait to see you there!

Come by and meet our Outreach Team, learn more about Phoenix CDS, and connect with resources available throughout our community.

The Housing Resource Fair will also provide an opportunity to connect with local organizations, learn about Fair Housing resources, and discover services that can help you and your family.

We hope to see you there!

Coming together as a community is another way we continue Turning Lives Around.

09/26/2026

Huge shout out to our friends at the Dream Center Peoria and everyone who participated in this season’s Serve the City!

This year, the Dream Center sponsored two of our locations, helping with much needed yard work at Glendale Commons and The Bridge Medical Respite.

Thanks to their hard work, both locations are looking better than ever!

When our community comes together to support one another, we can continue Turning Lives Around.

09/23/2026

Today we want to congratulate Mike on achieving a personal milestone in purchasing his own car.

Recovery starts with a decision, but that decision can create momentum across different parts of a person's life. It takes hard work, dedication, and commitment. Little by little, progress happens, and everyone's journey looks different.

For Mike, recovery has led to stability, independence, and the ability to keep moving forward... or, in this case, driving forward!

We are proud to celebrate this accomplishment with Mike and excited to see where his journey takes him next.

Supporting people as they work toward recovery is another way we continue Turning Lives Around.

Address

202 Madison Avenue
Peoria, IL
61602

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Website

http://phoenixcds.org/

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