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Ways to get involved in Illinois, found through the churches that support them. Each one links to the organization’s own site.
Benevolence & relief
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Administer Justice - Gospel Justice Center at Covenant
Administer Justice - Gospel Justice Center at Covenant
Monthly legal aid clinic hosted at the church and staffed by volunteer attorneys. Supported by Covenant Presbyterian Church of Chicago.
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- Ongoing
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- Chicago, Illinois, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Administer Justice - Wheaton Bible Legal Clinic
Administer Justice - Wheaton Bible Legal Clinic
Twice-monthly legal aid clinic at the church, staffed by volunteer attorneys. Supported by Wheaton Bible Church.
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- Ongoing
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- Chicago, Illinois, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Adult & Teen Challenge Greater Midwest
Adult & Teen Challenge Greater Midwest
Christian residential addiction recovery program; men’s center in Pekin. Supported by Northwoods Community Church.
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- Ongoing
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- Peoria, Illinois, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Blind Center (Quincy LCMS churches)
Blind Center (Quincy LCMS churches)
Monthly meal, devotion and rides for blind and visually impaired neighbors. Supported by St. James Lutheran Church.
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- Ongoing
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- Quincy, Illinois, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Breakthrough Urban Ministries
Breakthrough Urban Ministries
Faith-based services in Garfield Park: youth programs, housing, food, job support. Supported by Covenant Presbyterian Church of Chicago.
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- Ongoing
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- Chicago, Illinois, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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By The Hand Club For Kids
By The Hand Club For Kids
Christ-centered after-school program for children in Chicago neighborhoods. Supported by The Moody Church.
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- Ongoing
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- Chicago, Illinois, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
C-U at Home
C-U at Home
Faith-based shelter and case management for people experiencing homelessness. Supported by Windsor Road Christian Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Champaign, Illinois, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Caris
Caris
Faith-based pregnancy counseling and support for women in Chicago. Supported by The Moody Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Carpenter’s Place
Carpenter’s Place
Christian day center for homeless adults: case management, housing, job help. Supported by First Free Rockford.
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- Ongoing
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- Rockford, Illinois, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Central Illinois FCA
Central Illinois FCA
Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter for coaches and athletes in Springfield. Supported by Cherry Hills Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Springfield, Illinois, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Chicago Dream Center
Chicago Dream Center
Outreach to people facing homelessness, addiction, trafficking, and hunger. Supported by New Life Covenant Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Contact Ministries
Contact Ministries
Faith-based shelter and support services for women and children in Springfield. Supported by Cherry Hills Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Springfield, Illinois, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Cornerstone Garage
Cornerstone Garage
Church volunteers repair donated cars and give them to families in need. Supported by Cornerstone Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Marion, Illinois, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Dream Center Peoria
Dream Center Peoria
Faith-based nonprofit in downtown Peoria serving youth and families in poverty. Supported by Northwoods Community Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Peoria, Illinois, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Eastview Food Pantry
Eastview Food Pantry
Church-run pantry giving food, paper goods, and hygiene items to McLean County residents. Supported by Eastview Christian Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Englewood Family Outreach
Englewood Family Outreach
Bible studies and after-school club in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood. Supported by College Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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First Step Women’s Center
First Step Women’s Center
Christian pregnancy resource center serving Springfield and Sangamon County. Supported by Cherry Hills Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Springfield, Illinois, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Horizons Social Services
Horizons Social Services
Christian soup kitchen, food pantry, KidzPacks and recovery support groups in Quincy. Supported by Madison Park Christian Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Quincy, Illinois, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Illini Land FCA
Illini Land FCA
Local Fellowship of Christian Athletes ministry to coaches and athletes in Champaign. Supported by Windsor Road Christian Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Champaign, Illinois, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Inner City Mission
Inner City Mission
Christian shelter, meals, and mentoring for homeless families and single adults. Supported by Hope Evangelical Free Church of Springfield (Hope Church).
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Springfield, Illinois, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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International Friendships, Inc. - Peoria
International Friendships, Inc. - Peoria
Christian hospitality and friendship ministry for international students. Supported by Grace Presbyterian Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Peoria, Illinois, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Kingdom Builders
Kingdom Builders
Church volunteer team building wheelchair ramps and doing small home repairs near Marion. Supported by Cornerstone Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Marion, Illinois, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Living Hope Counseling Center
Living Hope Counseling Center
Christian nonprofit counseling agency serving children, families and adults in the Springfield area. Supported by Hope Evangelical Free Church of Springfield (Hope Church).
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Springfield, Illinois, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Madison Park Project Teams
Madison Park Project Teams
Church teams doing yard work and home repairs for widows, single mothers and the elderly. Supported by Madison Park Christian Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Quincy, Illinois, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Metro Outreach Mobile Pantry
Metro Outreach Mobile Pantry
Church outreach arm’s mobile pantry giving free groceries in local neighborhoods. Supported by Metro Community Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Edwardsville, Illinois, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Midwest Food Bank - Peoria
Midwest Food Bank - Peoria
Faith-based food bank distributing free food to pantries and agencies. Supported by Northwoods Community Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Peoria, Illinois, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Naomi’s House
Naomi’s House
Residential healing program for women survivors of sex trafficking. Supported by The Moody Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Outreach Community Ministries
Outreach Community Ministries
Christian agency in DuPage County: mentoring, counseling, housing, job training. Supported by College Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Puente del Pueblo
Puente del Pueblo
Church-run tutoring, after-school, and family case management in West Chicago. Supported by Wheaton Bible Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Redeeming Manna Food Pantry
Redeeming Manna Food Pantry
Church-run monthly food pantry with Thursday distributions; volunteers welcome. Supported by Christ Church PCA.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Repeat Boutique
Repeat Boutique
Volunteer ministry in Carol Stream giving free clothing and household goods. Supported by College Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Restoration Urban Ministries
Restoration Urban Ministries
Christian transitional housing, food pantry, and recovery groups in Champaign. Supported by Windsor Road Christian Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Champaign, Illinois, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Rock House Kids
Rock House Kids
Christian nonprofit serving inner-city Rockford children with meals and mentoring. Supported by First Free Rockford.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Rockford, Illinois, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Rockford Rescue Mission
Rockford Rescue Mission
Christian shelter, meals, and recovery programs for people who are homeless. Supported by First Free Rockford.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Rockford, Illinois, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Safe Families for Children - Greater Chicago
Safe Families for Children - Greater Chicago
Volunteer host families and support for parents in crisis. Supported by The Moody Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
South Asian Friendship Center
South Asian Friendship Center
Christian center in Chicago’s Little India with English classes and homework help. Supported by College Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
South Side Mission
South Side Mission
Christian mission with soup kitchen, youth programs, and thrift stores in Peoria. Supported by Northwoods Community Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Peoria, Illinois, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
STARS Family Services
STARS Family Services
Respite, partner program, and art studio for people with disabilities and families. Supported by College Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Stateline Youth for Christ
Stateline Youth for Christ
Local Youth for Christ chapter serving teens in the Rockford area. Supported by First Free Rockford.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Rockford, Illinois, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Victory Dream Center Food Pantry
Victory Dream Center Food Pantry
Church-based food pantry in Carbondale serving six Southern Illinois counties. Supported by Murdale Baptist Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Carbondale, Illinois, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Washington Street Mission
Washington Street Mission
Downtown mission offering meals, clothing, recovery programs, and spiritual care. Supported by Cherry Hills Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Springfield, Illinois, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
World Relief Chicagoland
World Relief Chicagoland
Christian agency serving refugees and immigrants: English classes, family support. Supported by Covenant Presbyterian Church of Chicago.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
WRCC Free Food Store
WRCC Free Food Store
Church-run client-choice food pantry, Thursdays 4-6pm and first Saturdays. Supported by Windsor Road Christian Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Champaign, Illinois, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
Youth for Christ Peoria
Youth for Christ Peoria
Local Youth for Christ chapter running Campus Life and City Life programs. Supported by Grace Presbyterian Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Peoria, Illinois, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
Medical & public health
- Medical & public healthVerified
Caring Network
Caring Network
Faith-based pregnancy clinics in the Chicago area. Supported by College Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Area
- Medical & public health
Last verified October 7, 2026
Missions
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Christian Student Fellowship at UIS
Christian Student Fellowship at UIS
Christian campus ministry at University of Illinois Springfield. Supported by Cherry Hills Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Springfield, Illinois, United States
- Area
- Missions
Last verified October 7, 2026
Orphan & foster care
- Orphan & foster careVerified
The Restore Network
The Restore Network
Church-backed Illinois nonprofit that recruits, trains and supports foster families. Supported by Cornerstone Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Marion, Illinois, United States
- Area
- Orphan & foster care
Last verified October 7, 2026
Prison & re-entry
- Prison & re-entryProvisional
Jobs Partnership Peoria
Jobs Partnership Peoria
Faith-based job readiness training and re-entry support in the Peoria area. Supported by Grace Presbyterian Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Peoria, Illinois, United States
- Area
- Prison & re-entry
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Prison & re-entryVerified
Koinonia House
Koinonia House
Christian jail and prison ministry with post-release support in the Chicago area. Supported by College Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Area
- Prison & re-entry
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Prison & re-entryProvisional
Rockford Reachout Jail Ministry
Rockford Reachout Jail Ministry
Jail and juvenile-detention ministry with re-entry support in Winnebago County. Supported by First Free Rockford.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Rockford, Illinois, United States
- Area
- Prison & re-entry
Last verified October 7, 2026
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