Following is a list of the many diverse ministries of the South Side Mission. See something that interests you? Please call us at 309-676-4604 or email us for information or to volunteer.
Our Ministries to the Community
One-year recovery & life skills program for homeless women—New Promise Center
Christian Counseling for hurting people (in conjunction with the Antioch Group)—New Promise Center
Health screenings for the homeless & the community—New Promise Center
GED Class—New Promise Center
Literacy Class—New Promise Center
Job skills classes (in conjunction with Peoria Jobs Partnership)—New Promise Center
Free clothing for the poor—Benevolence Ministries
Lighthouse Diner soup kitchen—Benevolence Ministries
Free food baskets for the poor—Benevolence Ministries
Free furniture and appliances for the poor—Benevolence Ministries
Chapel services, eight times weekly, Garden Street—Benevolence Ministries
Free food, clothing, furniture, and appliances for local victims of disasters—Benevolence Ministries
Adoptablock door-to-door relief and evangelism—External Ministries
Manual High School before-school breakfast Bible study—External Ministries
Hope Builders outreach providing no-cost home repairs to south side homeowners—External Ministries
Upper Room drug & alcohol recovery program, Harrison Homes—External Ministries
Upper Room drug & alcohol recovery program, RiverWest—External Ministries
After-School Tutoring, RiverWest Satellite Office—External Ministries
Health screenings—Harrison Homes Satellite Office—External Ministries
Trewyn Middle School before-school breakfast Bible study—External Ministries
Food Basket Distribution, Harrison Homes Satellite Office—External Ministries
Food Basket Distribution, RiverWest Satellite Office—External Ministries
Tyng Primary School before-school breakfast Bible study—External Ministries
Coat Giveaway, Harrison Homes Satellite Office—External Ministries
Youth in Motion Praise Dance Team—External Ministries
Outreach Events, Harrsion Homes Satellite Office—External Ministries
Outreach Events, RiverWest Satellite Office—External Ministries
Sunday School for inner-city kids--Chaplaincy
Sunday morning 9:45 chapel services, Laramie Street—Chaplaincy
Sunday evening 6:00 chapel services, Laramie Street—Chaplaincy
Tuesday evening 7:00 chapel services, Laramie Street—Chaplaincy
In-home follow up visits with new believers—Chaplaincy
Alpha (Christianity 101) Class—Chaplaincy
Heart’s Cry/Push for Peace 24-hour prayer vigils—Chaplaincy
Mission at Prayer weekday 9:30 a.m. (prayer meetings)—Chaplaincy
Radio program on WPEO AM 1020--Chaplaincy
Free Summer Camp for inner-city and rural poor children—Camp Kearney
Weekend overnight retreat rentals—Camp Kearney
King's Kids Christian-themed, no-cost day care for ages 2-5—King's Kids
Kindergarten—King's Kids
Boys Club teaching God’s way of growing up to adolescent boys—Youth Department
Girls Club teaching God’s way of growing up to adolescent girls—Youth Department
College Club guiding inner-city high schoolers toward higher education—Youth Department
Tutoring for inner-city schoolchildren each schoolday—Youth Department
Boys Basketball Club emphasizing faith and fast breaks—Youth Department
What’s Next Friday Night Youth Group—Youth Department
Summer Day Camp—Youth Department
Mission Mart thrift store, Sterling Avenue—Mission Mart
Mission Mart thrift store, Knoxville Avenue—Mission Mart
Mission Mart thrift store, Fondulac Plaza—Mission Mart
Mission Mart thrift store, Field Shopping Center—Mission Mart
School for chefs and kitchen managers—Culinary Arts Training School
Catering with class for community events—Culinary Arts Training School
In-home case management for the elderly—Elderly Services Ministry
In-home health screenings for the elderly—Elderly Services Ministry
Scam-protection workshops for the elderly—Elderly Services Ministry
Advocacy and assistance for the elderly—Elderly Services Ministry
Nutrition intervention and food baskets for the elderly—Elderly Services Ministry