The Night Ministry

10/22/2026

We are just getting started at this years Associate Boards Night Lights! Come on over to Marshall’s Landing at The Mart.

10/22/2026

Legacy Thursday: Night Lights Edition ✨ Tonight is our Associate Board’s signature event, Night Lights, so we’re looking back at where it all began: the very first Night Lights in 2014.

Before settling on Night Lights as their marquee event, the Associate Board hosted numerous successful fundraisers. They’ve kept that tradition alive, but Night Lights remains the gold standard. Since that first night, it has raised well over $1.2 million for our neighbors and TNM supportive programs. The inaugural event also introduced the legendary W**e Toss. Prices may have changed over the years, but it’s still a crowd favorite.

Come be part of the legacy! Join us tonight at 5:30 pm at Marshall’s Landing. 🎟️ Get your tickets: https://onecau.se/nightlights2026

The Night Ministry's Associate Board

10/21/2026

Putting their best face forward. 📸 💙 A professional headshot can open doors, especially for young people just starting their careers and planning their next steps. That’s why we’re so grateful to local photographer Rob Castilla, who regularly provides pro bono headshots for our Youth 4 Truth committee members.

Rob’s generosity helps our young leaders step into job applications, interviews, and new opportunities with confidence.

Thank you, Rob, for sharing your talent and time with our community. See more of his work at https://www.robcastillaphoto.com/ .castilla

10/20/2026

Join Us for Night Lights! This Thursday, October 22 | 5:30 - 9:00 p.m. at Marshall's Landing | 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza.

Hosted by The Night Ministry's Associate Board, Night Lights celebrates 50 Years of Care and our enduring commitment to providing human connection, housing, and healthcare to Chicago's most vulnerable neighbors. This year's event will benefit our Street Medicine Program, which brings free, life-changing healthcare directly to people experiencing homelessness and others with limited access to care.

Tickets and more at: https://onecau.se/nightlights2026

10/19/2026

Huge thank you, Ryan Companies! 💙💚 Last month, the team at Ryan Companies welcomed us into their Westmont offices for a serve & learn, and wow, did they deliver. Their employees jumped in and assembled an impressive number of hygiene kits in a short amount of time. These are much-needed supplies that will go directly to our unhoused neighbors and others living in extreme poverty across Chicago.

A special thank you to Trish for leading the effort, and to everyone at Ryan Companies for embracing The Night Ministry, stepping up to help those in need, and naming us as one of your Ryan Gives Back partners. We’re so grateful for your partnership.

Ryan Companies US, Inc.

10/17/2026

A new look, a new sense of home. 💙🏡 Our Pathways program offers young adults ages 18 to 24 who were previously unhoused a place to live, a path to permanent housing, and the case management and supportive resources to help them plan for what’s next.

Recently, one of our scattered site homes received some wonderful, brand-new furniture. A home should feel like one, and residents deserve to take pride in the space they share. A huge thank you to The Junkies Bros, who went above and beyond by providing a full service, moving in and assembling every single piece.

10/15/2026

Legacy Thursday: Young professionals, lasting impact. 💛
Since the early 1980s, young professionals have been showing up for The Night Ministry, giving their time, energy, and creativity to serve neighbors experiencing homelessness and poverty.

Today, that legacy lives on through our Associate Board: a passionate group of young leaders who support our mission through advocacy, fundraising, and volunteer engagement. They build community, expand awareness, and connect new audiences to our work.

Every October, they host Night Lights, their signature fundraising event, raising more than $100,000 each year to support our programs and services. And all year long, they organize and champion events that fuel our work and inspire others to join in.

Decades later, the next generation is still lighting the way.

Want to be part of it? Visit the AB page: https://thenightministry.org/associate-board/ or email [email protected]

10/14/2026

Celebrating 50 Years of Care. Join us at Night Lights! ✨
In one week, The Night Ministry’s Associate Board will welcome supporters, partners, and friends to Night Lights 2026, an evening celebrating 50 Years of Care and our shared commitment to providing human connection, housing, and healthcare to Chicago’s most vulnerable neighbors.
Thursday, October 22
5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Marshall's Landing | 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago
This event benefits The Night Ministry’s Street Medicine Program, which delivers free, life-changing healthcare directly to individuals experiencing homelessness and others with limited access to care.
Guests will enjoy an inspiring evening. Plus, our silent auction opens to the public on October 15, featuring exciting packages, unique experiences, and more.
Get your tickets today: https://onecau.se/nightlights2026
We hope you'll join us as we celebrate this milestone year and invest in a healthier future for our neighbors across Chicago.

A link to Night Lights's event page.

10/11/2026

Whether you have 2 or 200 colleagues or friends, consider volunteering your time with The Night Ministry! Invite your group to a serve and learn experience, where you’ll assemble hygiene kits or sack suppers for our unhoused neighbors.
Every day, we distribute these much-needed items to people across our community, and volunteers make that possible.
Ready to make a difference? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more.

10/08/2026

Legacy Thursday: Meeting people where they are, since 2007. Long before mobile health care was widely recognized as a model for reaching people on the margins, The Night Ministry was a pioneer in mobile HIV testing. When we launched the program in 2007, HIV/AIDS was still a serious health crisis, and our unhoused neighbors faced some of the greatest barriers to testing, treatment, and support.
So we brought testing to them: on the street, on the bus, in the places where trust is built one conversation at a time.

From 2014 to 2018 alone, our team completed 2,536 HIV tests. Each one was a chance to connect someone with the care, treatment, and dignity they deserve.
That commitment to bringing health care to our neighbors, wherever they are, is part of our legacy. It's also how we continue to show up today, 50 years in and counting.