The Night Ministry

Shelter programs: The Night Ministry's youth programs provide a continuum of services for youth experiencing homelessness. The youth outreach team supports young people who are unstably housed or unhoused, helping them to make a safe plan for themselves, sometimes including shelter. The crib emergency overnight shelter provides for The basic needs of 21 18-24 year olds on a night-to-night basis; The interim shelter at open door shelter west town provides 24-hour support and shelter for 16 young people ages 14-21. Youth programs also provides two transitional housing programs serving 16-24 year olds for as long as two years: pathways (12 beds) and parenting with purpose, which serves young people who are either pregnant or parenting (8 beds, plus cribs). The flexible (see sch o) housing pool provides a long-term subsidy for 95 young people (and their children) 18+ through a partnership to provide housing for individuals involved in one or more public assistance systems, including The homeless services system (health, justice, etc.). Overall, tnm's youth programs served 535 youth and their 101 children during The year ended june 30, 2023.

Outreach and health program: The outreach and health program provides healthcare, case management, and pastoral services to youth and adult individuals in several chicago communities. In The year ended june 30, 2023, The Night Ministry made over 50,000 health outreach contacts reaching over 5,000 individuals.