WAYSIDE CROSS MINISTRIES AND SERVICES.
LIFE TRANSFORMATION FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN DONATE TODAYVOLUNTEERFor over 95 years, Wayside Cross Ministries has provided Bible-based, Christ-centered opportunities to transform the lives of the poor, impoverished, abused, and addicted. People imprisoned in a life of poor choices and unhealthy relationships.
When men, women and children first come through our doors, they have all been broken by life and desperate for change. We provide a safe place to rest and recover through our six ministries and shelters in Chicago.
Through rigorous self-examination in a loving environment, they discover their true self, unblemished, and full of potential.
For volunteers, our collaborative programs are church driven, allowing people of faith to live out the gospel by serving our fellow man. They bare witness to the love of Christ and share in the experience of real miracles and changed-lives taking place inside our four walls.
Here, the transformational journey for an individual in crisis can begin through a word of encouragement, a helping hand or conversation over a simple meal.
Our life-changing Ministries Include:
- Masters Touch – Men’s Recovery Ministry
- Lifespring – Women and Children Ministry
- Elgin Wayside Center – for the Chronically Homeless
- Urban Youth Ministry – for at-risk youth
- New Life Corrections Ministry for the Imprisoned
- Hope Outreach Ministry – Work Readiness and Community Outreach
Each of our programs and shelters in Chicago offer unique experiences and proven methods to effect life-transformation, through a deeper relationship with our creator. By encountering the crucified Christ, they find hope, redemption and an unlimited well of potential.
LEARN MORE: Masters Touch | Lifespring | Elgin Wayside Center | Urban Youth Ministry | New Life Corrections Ministry | Hope Outreach
HELP AND HOPE FOR THE BROKEN, ADDICTED AND ABUSED.
Partner with us to provide the needy, transformational care and a safe place to stay.Contacts
For information about our ministries and supportive care or to volunteer:
Wayside Cross Main Campus:
630-892-4239
Masters Touch Men’s Ministry:
630-723-3422
Lifespring – Women’s Ministry:
630-851-0187
Elgin Wayside Center:
847-695-4405
Urban Youth Ministry for Kids:
630-723-3418
New Life Corrections Ministry:
630-723-3412
Contacts
For information about our ministries and supportive care or to volunteer:
Wayside Cross Main Campus:
630-892-4239
Masters Touch Men’s Ministry:
630-723-3422
Lifespring – Women’s Ministry:
630-851-0187
Elgin Wayside Center:
847-695-4405
Urban Youth Ministry for Kids:
630-723-3418
New Life Corrections Ministry:
630-723-3412
Contact Us
215 E. New York Street • Aurora, IL 60505
Phone: 630-892-4239
Fax: 630-892-3799
Email: info@waysidecross.org
GET INVOLVED
These days, Lark has gained some really good friendships at Lifespring. She appreciates that there are people in the program that she can share her struggles with, like a resident named Rica, who is very knowledgeable about the Bible. “She’ll quote me things and talk to me.” She has helped Lark through some tough times. Women in the Lifespring program all come from different walks of life. Lark shared, “But we are all here for the same reason. We’re broken, and we need help. We need God! We are here wanting to know how to be put back together…but for the most part we are a family.”
We embrace all people with the compassion of Christ
Wayside Cross Ministries is a 501(c) (3) | EIN 36~2167950
81% of all gifts fund life-transforming programs & meals.