LINCOLN PARK COMMUNITY SERVICES

In 1985, the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless estimated that 25,000 people would be homeless in Chicago. Concerned neighbors in the Lincoln Park area of Chicago got together to discuss a way to help homeless people in their community.

A partnership was formed with four neighboring churches: the Church of Our Savior Episcopal Church, Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church, St. Clement Catholic Church, and St. Paul’s United Church of Christ.

On February 12, 1985, Lincoln Park Community Services opened its doors to a handful of homeless neighbors.

Since its inception, LPCS has grown immensely . The churches continued to provide not only sleeping facilities, but kitchen facilities, showers, storage rooms, laundry areas, and offices. A meal program was added, our capacity increased, and social services were offered to help guests return to self-sufficiency.

LPCS now offers 24hr services and improved living and program space for 35 Guests as welll as a drop in program every Sunday. Each year we serve nearly 400 individuals experiencing homelessness and we are looking forward to expanding our services in the future, and having an even larger impact in our community.