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Holiday Celebrations

Help The Night Ministry make the holiday season brighter for our vulnerable neighbors.

A HEALTH OUTREACH BUS VISITOR IN THE NEW CITY NEIGHBORHOOD DISPLAYS HIS HOLIDAY STOCKING.


Every year, The Night Ministry community celebrates the holiday season with gatherings and gifts for the individuals and families we serve.

Our donors are the ones who truly make the season brighter with their generous contributions! Here’s how you can make a difference this year.

A FAMILY AT OUR HEALTH OUTREACH BUS HOLIDAY CELEBRATION IN PILSEN.

Holiday Stockings & Drawstring Backpacks

Supporters like you gift our clients stockings and backpacks filled with essential items like gloves, socks, and hand warmers during the holiday season.

Stockings should be approximately 18 inches in length. A drawstring is preferred, but you may also tie or pin the opening.

Drawstring backpacks should be roughly 14 x 16 inches. Nylon backpacks work well. Dark colors are preferred.

Stocking & Backpack Items

New items only, please.

  • Winter Hat
  • Pair of Warm Gloves
  • Pair of Adult Socks
  • Keychain Flashlight
  • Hand & Toe Warmers
  • Full-size Deodorant
  • Travel-size Lotion
  • Lip Balm
  • Bath/Body Wipes
  • Toothbrush
  • Travel-size Toothpaste
  • Small Nail Clippers
  • Assorted Candy

Please consider additional donations of $5 and $10 gift cards to Dunkin' or McDonalds.

Please be respectful of our diverse client base by keeping stockings and backpacks secular and by omitting cards or notes.

We will be accepting scheduled drop-offs of stockings and backpacks between Monday, November 25, and Wednesday, December 11. Please contact Maya, Resource Coordinator, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to make arrangements.

Holiday Gifts for Families

Donate gifts for previously unhoused young adults and their families served by The Night Ministry who are now living in their own apartments. We’ll provide you with a shopping list based on the number of gifts you want to purchase and the requests of our clients. For more information, contact Jenny Merritt, Volunteer Coordinator, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

1735 North Ashland Avenue, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60622 | 773-784-9000
The Night Ministry is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Our Federal Tax ID (EIN) is 36-3145764.