604 E. 9th St., Lockport, IL 60441
815.588.3543
lockportfoodpantry.com

The Lockport/Homer FISH Food Pantry is a non profit, non denominational Christian organization, organized and operated solely by volunteers to minister to the hungry within Lockport and Homer Townships. They serve over 300 families per month with the donations of food and money they receive from Parkview and other organizations  and individuals.

15625 Marian Dr., Homer Glen, IL 60491
708.226.3719
franciscanministries.org/marian-village/

Marian Village is a Catholic senior living community in Homer Glen that welcomes people of all faiths.  They offer both independent and assisted living.  Their mission is to celebrate life and serve with joy.

708.612.9139
opneil.org

Operation Nehemiah’s mission is to partner with “in need” non-profit organizations and churches on building and re-building projects that will help transform the lives of the people they serve as we all work together in the name of Jesus.  Volunteers range from skilled tradespeople to those who just want to lend a hand and assist with the less technical aspects of renovation and construction.  Volunteers of all ages are welcome. Those under 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

16300 Parker Rd, Homer Glen, IL 60491
708.301.0816
shadyoakcamp.org

Shady Oaks creates outstanding camp experiences for children and adults with disabilities.  Parkview Homer Glen partners with them to lead weekly worship services during camp weeks for the campers and their counselors.  Shady Oaks is always in need of volunteers to help with repairs and maintenance of camp, especially in the fall and spring to help with camp opening and closing.

815.726.1880
chicagolandhabitat.org

Will County Habitat for Humanity relies on thousands of volunteers every year to carry out their mission - providing opportunities for homeownership to limited income families or individuals.  Volunteers help with everything from answering phones to hanging drywall, from graphic design to real estate acquisition.  There are volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups, and for one time volunteers and those who want to regularly commit.  Check out the website for past and upcoming projects. Will County Habitat for Humanity also runs a ReStore, which sells gently used and new items to help furnish homes in the community.

19715 LaGrange Road, Mokena, IL 60448
708.478.0527
journeyhub.com 

Journey is an organization in Mokena, IL that offers continuous mentoring, encouragement, resources, and support for individuals seeking to travel from survival to success. Some of the services they offer are pregnancy tests and support, GED tutoring, diapers and baby supplies, personal counseling, and much more!

350 E. Washington Street in Joliet
815.722.5780
morningstarmission.org

MorningStar Mission in Joliet, Illinois relieves the spiritual and physical hunger of the poor by providing food for the hungry, clothing for the needy, shelter for the homeless and the Gospel of Jesus Christ for all. Since 1909, MorningStar Mission has served men, women, children, and entire families in Joliet and Will County, offering hope for the hurting through one-time meals and long-term recovery programs.

1080 S. Cedar Road, New Lenox, IL 60451
815.717.6221
newlenox.org 

The New Lenox Food Pantry is available for New Lenox residents who are in need of food supplies. Proof of residency is required. The hours of operation for the food pantry are Monday through Friday 9:30 am to 11:30 am and 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Residents are limited to one bag of groceries per week. No appointment is necessary.

15554 S 70th Court, Orland Park, IL 60462
708.625.2423
allgodspeoplechicago.org

All God’s People is an organization that ministers to the needs of homeless people in the Chicago Loop area. The second Saturday of the month they set up a distribution center on the corner of State and Van Buren where they hand out clothing, blankets, toiletries, and food. The need is great. They serve 300 or more people who wait patiently in line to receive items that meet their basic needs.

15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park, IL
708.532.0500
thebridgeteencenter.org

The Bridge Teen Center is an innovative grassroots nonprofit community center for teenagers, located in Orland Park and serving the Chicago southland area. Their mission is to provide free programs during after-school and unsupervised hours where students can develop mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually in a safe environment.

236 E. 161st Place in South Holland
708.331.3301
cpoministries.org

Chicagoland Prison Outreach (CPO) ministers to men and women in the Cook County Jail, Cook County Sheriff’s Boot Camp, Stateville Department of Corrections, River Valley Juvenile Detention Center, and at their Career Center in Roseland. CPO provides Christian worship services and discipleship classes to inmates and participants, as well as individual counseling, vocational training, and job preparation to help people successfully transition to a new life post-incarceration. The Angels of Hope program ministers to families of people who are incarcerated.

Parkview partners with CPO by sending volunteers to build relationships with families of people who are incarcerated by delivering food and Christmas gifts to them, praying for them, and spending time with them.

bythehand.org

By the Hand is a Christian organization in the city of Chicago that works with at-risk kids in several communities around the city.  Their vision is to help kids in critical need of intervention have new and abundant life.  They have opportunities throughout the week to get involved in the lives of students and help give them more opportunities to be successful and discover or fuel a relationship with Jesus along the way.

4100 W. Ann Lurie Place in Chicago
773.247.3663
chicagosfoodbank.org

The Greater Chicago Food Depository, Chicago’s food bank, is a nonprofit food distribution and training center providing food for hungry people while striving to end hunger in our community.

The Food Depository distributes donated and purchased food through a network of 650 pantries, soup kitchens and shelters to 678,000 adults and children in Cook County every year. Last year, the Food Depository distributed 64 million pounds of nonperishable food and fresh produce, dairy products and meat, the equivalent of 134,800 meals every day. Innovative training programs and initiatives developed by the Food Depository also work to provide men, women and children with the tools necessary to break their individual cycles of poverty.

13020 S. Central Avenue, Palos Heights
15565 South 70th Court in Orland Park (Vocational Center)
708.429.7493
elimcs.org

At Elim Christian Services, their mission is to equip individuals with disabilities to achieve their highest God-given potential so they may live their lives glorifying Him. Each day, over 800 individuals with disabilities turn to Elim for educational, vocational, and therapeutic programming. Over 400 staff members serve the children and adults on one of Elim's two campuses or within one of the 20 discovery Centers located within partnering Christian schools nationwide.

17214 Oak Park Avenue in Tinley Park | 708.614.9777
3116 Ridge Road in Lansing | 708.614.9777
613 E. 162nd Street in South Holland | 708.614.9777
helppass.org

Whether teaching sexual integrity, saving lives of unborn children, teaching life skills, or offering hope and healing, Pregnancy Aid South Suburbs (PASS) seeks to ensure the stability of the family.  PASS is not only about saving lives, it is also about preserving the life of the family as part of God’s plan for future generations.

14807 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462
708.403.4222
orlandtownship.org/food-pantry/

The Orland Township Food Pantry, which provides emergency food to residents in need of immediate assistance, now has triple the capacity and a dedicated entrance for residents as part of the Township’s ongoing efforts to better serve the local community. The Food Pantry assists more than 300 families every month by providing donated non-perishable items, frozen and refrigerated foods, and bakery goods.

Parkview conducts a traditional Christian worship service for residents and guests of Smith Crossing Retirement Community (located east of the Orland Park Campus) using volunteers who serve twice a month, sharing communion and assisting residents as needed.

If you are interested in serving on occasional Sundays at 11:00 am, please contact Patti Oswald.

312.462.3306
reclaim13.org

Reclaim 13 is an organization devoted to ending the sexual exploitation of children. "13" is the average age of entry into the commercial sex industry. Their goal is to “Reclaim” a child’s right to grow up feeling safe, loved, and free from harm. They work in the areas of healing, prevention, and education in and around Chicagoland.

253 E. 159th Street, Harvey, IL 60426
708.333.3370
restorationministries.net

Restoration Ministries serves the neighborhood of Harvey and the south Chicago area, providing after-school activities for local kids, a food pantry and thrift store for families, and residential rehabilitation programs for men and women coming out of addiction. Youth activities provide a venue to share the Gospel, as well as an alternative to the dangers of life on the street. By ministering to the needs of the poor and vulnerable in the south Chicago area, the mission of Restoration Ministries is to bring the hope and transformation of the Gospel into the community.