St Leonard's Ministries

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago is a vital organization dedicated to providing support and resources to individuals and families in need, regardless of their faith, gender, race, or ethnicity. Their extensive range of services includes assistance with homelessness prevention, food and basic needs, domestic violence support, and behavioral health programs, serving over 374,000 people annually across Cook and Lake counties. With a commitment to nurturing communities, Catholic Charities empowers mothers and families by offering essential resources for shelter, safety, and self-sufficiency. They invite individuals to engage through volunteering, attending events, or donating, emphasizing their mission to accompany those in distress and foster hope for a better future. Generated from the website

Breakthrough Urban Ministries, founded in 1992, provides neighborhood-based holistic services that empower individuals, families, and urban communities to overcome poverty, addiction and isolation. The organization offers homeless centers and services for men and women, a street outreach to women in prostitution, and a youth and family outreach program. It empowers men to break free from homelessness, addictions, and other barriers to employment. It also helps women in crisis, and offers them a variety of services, including case management, referrals, daily meals, overnight shelter, street outreach, medical screening, health education, and Bible study. Breakthrough Urban Ministries offer services for community children and youth, including after school tutoring, summer education programs, Bible studies, and basketball, baseball, softball and soccer sports leagues. The organization is headquartered in Chicago.