Contact Ministries serves the greater Springfield community by providing food, shelter, clothing, financial assistance, referrals, and life skills education and training through Christ’s love and compassion.
Contact Ministries is a non-profit, faith-based, social service organization that provides free on-site support services and emergency shelter to single women, women with children, families and individuals in poverty.
Learn more about Contact Ministries here.
Learn more about our Emergency Shelter here.
These two videos show a glimpse into the ever day life of the women and children in our shelters. These women have overcome abuse, addiction, depression and instability their entire lives; Contact Ministries mission is to show stability and Christ's love with everything we do.
Financial gifts can be made online using a Credit Card, PayPal, Venmo, and with a check, cash, manual credit card payments via telephone, or with a stock transfer or certificate.
Donating new or gently used items through Contact Ministries is a great way to make an impact and support those facing homelessness in Springfield. We accept clothing, household items, bedding items, hygiene items and small appliances M-Th 9am-1pm. (No TVs or electronics please)
We need your time and talent at Contact Ministries. Volunteers are needed in many areas at Contact Ministries. We have opportunities Monday-Thursday from 9:00am-12:00pm in the Basement boutique and childcare.
Contact Ministries relies on donated meals throughout the week to feed over 60 women and children in our Transitional and Emergency shelters. Contact the volunteer coordinator for more details or use our meal train link below.
1100 East Adams
Springfield, IL 62703
Phone: 217-753-3939
Fax: 217-753-8643
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