Wayside Cross Ministries

Non-profit OrganizationsIllinois, United States51-200 Employees

Wayside Cross Ministries, a Christian ministry located in the Fox Valley area, has faithfully served the broken and hurting in the surrounding community for nearly 100 years by providing hope and healing to the homeless, addicted, abused, at-risk, and imprisoned. With God’s leading and the active involvement of passionate volunteers and dedicated staff, WCM offers the opportunity for life transformation and family restoration to those who are in crisis through our six distinct, vibrant ministries. 

ABOUT US:
Wayside Cross Ministries (WCM) was founded in 1928 to serve transient men whose lives lacked hope and direction. Wayside has since evolved from one ministry to six divisions serving women in crisis and their children, at-risk youth, ex-offenders, and incarcerated individuals.
 
OUR SIX MINISTRIES:
-Master’s Touch (Men’s Transitional Housing and Recovery)
-Lifespring (Women and Children’s Transitional Housing and Recovery)
-Urban Youth Ministry (After-school Programs for At-Risk Youth)
-Elgin Wayside Center (Homeless Center)
-New Life Corrections (Prison Ministry)
-Hope Outreach (Work Skills and Career Development Program)
 
OUR MISSION: 
To honor God by loving and serving the afflicted and powerless through sharing the Gospel of forgiveness and hope in Jesus Christ by empowering them to be disciples of Christ.
 
OUR VISION: 
To be a Christ-centered ministry pursuing excellence through transformed lives for God’s glory.
 
CORE VALUES: 
Christ-likeness, Compassion, Commitment, Collaboration, Community

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