Social Service Center assistance is provided at the 126 E. Chestnut Street entrance Tuesday through Friday mornings, with check-in from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. only on those four days. (Social services are not available except during these hours.)

Services available include short-term case management, referrals, and provision of clothing, food, and hygiene items.

About the Social Service Center
The Chicago Lights Social Service Center has, since 1983, carried out the vision of former Fourth Presbyterian Church Pastor Elam Davies: to serve “the least, the lost, and the lonely” with dignity and respect.

The Center welcomes and assists adults who are experiencing or are at risk of hunger or homelessness or are otherwise in need of professional support. The Center offers long-term support (e.g., intensive case management, housing subsidies, and enrichment groups), while still meeting basic participant needs, such as clothing and food.

How you can help

VOLUNTEERING

Volunteering with the Social Service Center

DONATING ITEMS

Items can be dropped off at the church reception desk (126 E. Chestnut) seven days a week between 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. or shipped to the Chicago Lights Social Service Center (Fourth Presbyterian Church, Attn. Social Service Center, 126 E. Chestnut, Chicago, IL 60611).

Current needs:

Men’s Clothing
• Jeans, sizes 30–40
• Casual pants/khakis , sizes 30–40
• Hoodies, sizes S–3XL
• Sweatshirts, Sizes S–3XL
• T-shirts, sizes S–3XL

Men’s and Women’s
• Spring coats, all sizes
• Sneakers/athletic shoes, all sizes
• New underwear, sizes S–2XL

Other Essential Items
• Backpacks
• Suitcases
• Push or pull roller bags
• Large cloth bags/sturdy shopping bags

You can learn more about the Center by visiting the Chicago Lights website.

For more information, call the Social Service Center at 312.640.2571 or contact Theresa Thornburg, Director.