We are a community social service agency that offers hope for the homeless, the hungry, the poor and needy, the addicted, the mentally challenged, victims of domestic violence, ex-prisoners, the lonely and the lost. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, handicap, race, color, religion, nationality or ethnic origin.
We are a locally based ministry supported by concerned individuals and groups. The mission is directed by a board of ten volunteers and operated by full and part-time employees. We rely on many volunteers from the community.
We are a respected Knox County institution founded in 1941 by Rev. and Mrs. Sylvester Sanford. Originally located on the Public Square in Galesburg, the mission moved to 266 E. South Street in 1966 and to 1021 S. Seminary Street in 1976. The former Douglas School building at 435 E. Third Street was our home since 1983. Over the years the property went through several additions and remodeling.
We moved, in October of 2023, to our present location, 547 N. Farnham St. This housed Nielson School.
This new facility is extremely nice. We can house up to 40 men and 24 women.
We are here to serve others
Provisions: Bed, shower, 3 meals a day, Clothing, Chapel services, Mentoring, Peer Support
Facilities: 40 bed sleeping area, 24 bed sleeping area for women, 2 rooms for women with children,
Kitchen/Dinning Hall, Clothing room
Guidelines: Must be 18 or older, must be able to care for self, we are unable to accommodate and care for anyone who is severely disabled, must be sober, parolees must be preapproved, no sex offenders allowed, must be willing to follow all other guidelines.
Chapel Services: Chapel is held two times a day.
8:00 am where the Chaplin bring the Word of God to our residence.
7:00 pm where a speaker from various Churches in the area bring a challenging message from the Word of God.
We are 100% funded by the generosity of others.
Would you consider investing in our exciting ministry by supporting the Mission on a monthly basis.
3 meals a day are served
Breakfast 7:00 - 7:20 am, Lunch 12:00 - 12:30 pm, Dinner 6:00 - 6:30 pm
*All meals are open to the public
