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- EIN 36-2422510
- (815) 722-5780
- 350 E Washington St Joliet IL 60433-1150 USA
- www.morningstarmission.org
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Causes: Family Counseling, Homeless & Housing, Homeless Centers, Homeless Shelters, Human Services, Thrift Shops
Mission: Morning star mission ministries is a non-denominational organization dedicated to relieving the spiritual and physical hunger of the poor. We do this by providing food for the hungry, clothing for the needy, shelter for the homeless and the gospel of jesus christ for all.
Programs: Treasure chest is a resale shop, providing work for mission residents as well as emergency vouchers for families who can not afford clothing or furniture. Vouchers may be redeemed at the treasure chest locations.
community outreach program distributing easter baskets to children, food baskets for christmas, thanksgiving and easter, as well as christmas gift baskets. Over 12,000 christmas gifts were distributed during 2017 through stars of hope.
east side cafe serves three meals a day and two meals on sunday to the homeless and near homeless in the joliet community serving 163,591 meals in 2017.
the mission provides the tools and resources for recovery from addictions to drugs and alcohol as well as chronic homelessness. The jump on the bus program provides school supplies to 291 children. The counseling center provides therapy to resolve depression, anxiety, substance abuse, grief, unmanaged anger, marital discord, and other personal concerns for adults, children, couples, and families. Shop with a sheriff program helps at-risk youth to have a positive experience with a local police officer and helps them to afford gifts for their parents and siblings during the holiday season. The women and family recovery center assists homeless women and families in re-entering the community by providing shelter. The center served 13,017 people in the current year. The residential living provides housing to individuals with a modified rent according to the income that they earn.