We build community at The Night Ministry. One way this shows up is at the weekly house meetings at our Youth Housing Programs. Program Specialist Jalesa Haggard tells us why the house meetings at our Interim Housing Program are so important for residents and staff.
Yasmin
Meet Yasmin Clark-Greenlee. She is the Senior Program Supervisor at our West Town Open Door Shelter, which serves Chicago's unhoused young people. Yasmin shares about an eye-opening moment that provided deeper insight into the challenges faced by youth when their paths cross with The Night Ministry. #youthhomelessness #thenightministry #thenightministrychicago #homelessness #chicagohomelessness
Thank you to Reva & David Logan Foundation for generously donating winter coats, boots, and hoodies. Your support helps us provide warmth to those we serve through our Health Outreach and Youth Programs just as the cold weather sets in.#happyholidays #HopeForTheHolidays #youthhomelessness #thenightministry #chicagohomelessness
The Night Ministry Alumni
Meet Kay'Chanel, a remarkable example of resilience and success. Over a decade ago, she came to The Night Ministry’s shelter for pregnant and parenting youth, a supportive space designed to empower young mothers by offering resources and stability as they work toward self-sufficiency. Today, Kay'Chanel is a successful business owner and entrepreneur. Her journey recently took her to Ghana, where she volunteered her expertise to teach young women hairdressing skills—entirely free of charge. In her interview, Kay'Chanel expressed heartfelt gratitude for The Night Ministry, crediting its foundational support for guiding her to where she is now. #youthhomelessness #thenightministry #chicagohomelessness #housingsolutions #permanenthousing
We’re wrapping up this chapter with Shanyah as she settles into her new apartment! While this marks the end of our series, it’s only the start of a beautiful new journey for her. Let’s continue to create fresh beginnings and support more moments like this!
#youthhomelessness #thenightministry #chicagohomelessness #housingisaright #housingcrisis
Let's get to know Shanyah a little better! In this part, she describes how The Night Ministry played a pivotal role in helping her find jobs and housing! Would you like to see more client stories like this one? Let us know in the comment section!
#youthhomelessness #thenightministry #chicagohomelessness #permanenthousing #housingcrisis
Say hello to Shanyah Brown, our client who recently moved into independent living just a month ago! We're excited to give you an inside look into her journey. Enjoy this 3-part series as we follow Shanyah’s transition into her apartment. Let’s celebrate this incredible milestone together!
#youthhomelessness #thenightministry #chicagohomelessness #housingisaright #housingcrisis
Our Annual Youth Programs Conference is a day dedicated to professional development for staff working with unhoused youth. Our training has always been youth-centered, but this year we took it a step further by involving young people directly in shaping our programs. They provided invaluable feedback on our services and courageously shared some of their most vulnerable life experiences. These stories give our staff deeper insights into the realities young people face, empowering us to better serve our communities and create programs that truly meet their needs
Our Annual Youth Programs Conference is a day dedicated to professional development for staff working with unhoused youth. Our training has always been youth-centered, but this year we took it a step further by involving young people directly in shaping our programs. They provided invaluable feedback on our services and courageously shared some of their most vulnerable life experiences. These stories give our staff deeper insights into the realities young people face, empowering us to better serve our communities and create programs that truly meet their needs
Congratulations to The Night Ministry's Associate Board, who raised over $105k for The Crib last week! A huge thank you to our star of the night sponsor IMC Trading for their ongoing support!
lack of affordable housing continues to squeeze our struggling neighbors, putting more at risk of homelessness. National Low Income Housing Coalition ‘s latest The GAP report shows that there are only 36 affordable and available rental homes for every 100 extremely low-income renter households in Illinois. #homelessness #AffordableHousing #chicagohomelessness #HousingIsAHumanRight
Housing Wage in Metro Chicago
A lack of affordable housing continues to squeeze our struggling neighbors, putting more at risk of homelessness. National Low Income Housing Coalition’s latest The GAP report shows that there are only 36 affordable and available rental homes for every 100 extremely low-income renter households in Illinois. Explore more at https://nlihc.org/gap/state/il. #affordablehousing #homelessness