Some of the ministry areas that your group could be assisting with include:

Cornerstone Community Outreach is an emergency shelter for women with children. There you will have opportunities to work with children in the daycare, serve meals to the homeless, help out at an overnight warming center, give away food and clothing, and more.

Friendly Towers is JPUSA's housing program for low-income Seniors. With eighty to one-hundred senior citizens living in our building, we can definitely use some fresh energy to help meet their needs - from serving meals to house-keeping to helping with activities.

Brothas and S.I.S.T.A.S. United reaches out to the youth in our neighborhood by spending time with them. We bring mentoring, tutoring, and activities to provide an oasis to boys and girls that are at risk.

Leland House is our second-stage housing for people moving out of shelters that often needs the practical services of moving people in or out, or preparing apartments for new tenants.

Finally, there's always plenty of ongoing projects and the daily work of maintenance, cooking, etc. around the community house. Volunteer work hours are usually from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, with a lunch break around noon. We typically begin our day with a time of worship and devotional sharing by older church members.

Work assignments will be made daily by JPUSA's Group Coordinators according to the needs of the moment.

Your evenings are yours to fill as you wish, yet you are welcome to participate in any of the community's events. These often include worship times, Bible studies, movie nights, and discussion sessions led by older members of the community. If you're interested in having your group participate in some of these activities, discuss it with a group coordinator. They will also be glad to assist you in navigating the sights of Chicago. We are experienced in helping groups find group-friendly activities in the city.