Homeless Shelter | Lincoln Park Community Services

1,800+

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Interim Housing Shelter

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Supportive Housing Units

3,300+

Individuals Served Annually

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LPCS serves adult individuals ages 18 and up from all across Chicago who are at-risk of or currently experiencing homelessness. We serve people of all backgrounds regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity.

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Our community of 1,800+ active volunteers and donors plays a major role in carrying out our mission. You can help by making a gift or by signing up to cook a meal, teach a class, work a front desk shift and more!

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It's been one week since Metamorphosis! Our annual gala was filled with friends, current and former board members, supporters, and volunteers. We express our thanks and gratitude to our Gala Committee and to all those who supported this event with their sponsorships, paddle raises, in-kind offerings and more! 💚💜🦋

📸: @s.wills7

To see the full photo gallery, visit the link in our bio.

Thank you @rbpviolinist for stopping by last week and entertaining our guests! 💚💜

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to Metamorphosis on Friday! 🦋

📸: @dhoag_visuals

At Metamorphosis 2025, we will give the Cornerstone Legacy Award to the four churches who laid the foundation for LPCS four decades ago: @churchofoursaviour, @lppresbyterianchurch, @saintclementparish, and @saintpaulsucc!

The churches sought a way to serve the unhoused in their community with their time, treasure and talent resulting in the founding of Lincoln Park Community Shelter.

LPCS is only able to celebrate this milestone anniversary thanks to their continued support. They established a legacy helping thousands in the community and set LPCS to aid thousands more in the future!

Thank you to Church of Our Saviour, Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church, St. Pauls United Church of Christ, and Saint Clement Parish!

DON'T MISS OUT! Time is running out to join them and others in the community so get your tickets to the Metamorphosis Gala! Link in bio 💚💜

Thank you to this group from @rushmedical for making dinner at our 600 W Fullerton location! On the menu was pasta primavera, chicken, salad, French bread, and brownies 🍽

Learn more about meal shifts and other volunteer opportunities at the link in our bio 💚💜

Lincoln Park Community Services (LPCS) is proud to announce Darla and Jeff Lawler as the 2025 Compassion in Action Award recipients. This award is to be bestowed on them at the annual Metamorphosis Gala on May 9, 2025.

Jeff has been a longtime volunteer with LPCS, serving hot breakfasts with the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce team providing hot breakfasts for nearly 20 years. In addition, he served five years on the LPCS Board of Directors. Since their marriage in 2018, Darla has joined Jeff in organizing the monthly volunteer breakfast teams. She ensures a dependable and warm experience for LPCS guests, who are experiencing homelessness.

The Lawlers are pillars for both Lincoln Park Community Services and the entire Lincoln Park community. Jeff has served on the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce for over 30 years, supporting local businesses and the community. In addition, they own Geja’s Cafe located on W. Armitage.

As the owners of a 2025 Nominated Summit restaurant – Chicago's top hospitality and tourism awards- they believe in creating connection, comfort, and dignity through every interaction --- whether it’s serving a fondue dinner or preparing a homemade breakfast for the LPCS guests.

LPCS thanks Darla and Jeff for all they do for Lincoln Park Community Services, the rest of Lincoln Park, and the city of Chicago!

To join them while supporting LPCS, we invite you to purchase tickets to this celebration at the link in our bio 🦋

#throwbackthursday to the LPCS days of running as a seasonal overnight shelter. These are some of the operational materials utilized to keep the shelter running smoothly.

Ready to serve alongside LPCS? Today’s way to get involved is by teaching a class!

Bring your skills to the guests. Teach meditation and yoga, lead a vision board session, or teach a dance class!

Not quite a teacher? More of musician or magician? We always welcome programming for our guests!

Email volunteer@lpcschicago.org about sharing your skills.

#TBT to Metamorphosis 2010! We can't wait for you to join us at this year's on May 9. Link in bio for tickets🦋

Ready to serve alongside LPCS? Today’s way to get involved is by making a meal! We provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner to 83 guests at both locations.

There are two ways to get involved with meal service. The first way is to cook onsite! This is a great opportunity to serve with a friend, family, or team for a great bonding experience. Our kitchens are equipped with cooking supplies, some spices, and other basics. All you have to do is supply the food.

The second way is to order catering from a local restaurant and either have it delivered or pick it up and drop it off at the location you signed up for.

View the available meal shifts at the link in our bio 💜💚

Here's a #TBT to celebrate National Volunteer Month! Some spotlights of volunteers from the past, as well as the original volunteer log. LPCS was founded and originally run exclusively by volunteers. We couldn't have made it 40 years without every single wonderful volunteer! 💜💚

Volunteer log from George Kuhlman
Volunteer spotlights from Bob Burson

Did you know April is #NationalVolunteerMonth? This month we will be highlighting different ways to get involved with Lincoln Park Community Services. Want to get involved now? Visit the link in our bio to learn how 💚💜

Thank you to @rangechicago for their community night last week!

Only one week left of Early Bird🐦! Get your tickets for Metamorphosis now in our bio 🦋💜💚

Celebrate 40 years of transformation with LPCS at Metamorphosis, our annual spring gala, on May 9. Early bird tickets on sale through April 4. Ticket link in bio. We'll see you there! 🦋💜💚

Join LPCS for dinner on Wednesday, March 26 at @rangechicago! Their upcoming community night will benefit Lincoln Park Community Services. We'll see you there 😋🍽

Metamorphosis is Lincoln Park Community Services’ (LPCS) annual spring gala. —a night dedicated to celebrating the incredible transformations made possible by our community of supporters. Your compassion and generosity fuel our mission, and we look forward to honoring the extraordinary dedication of everyone who has stood with us transforming lives for over 40 years. Join us for an unforgettable evening of history, inspiration, storytelling and reflection on four decades of impact.

Immerse yourself in a night of inspiration as we celebrate four decades of transformative service, share stories of growth and resilience, and honor the supporters and volunteers who make our mission possible. Enjoy craft cocktails, exceptional cuisine, exciting fundraising opportunities, and an atmosphere of celebration—all in support of LPCS’s mission, history and future.

Ticket link in bio!

Thank you to everyone who came out on Saturday afternoon to support LPCS! Up next: Metamorphosis🦋

In 24 hours doors will open for our show at Zanies! Get your tickets at the link in our bio 💜💚

Some of our favorite memories from February! 💜💚

Thank you to @bluedemonsh4h for organizing a toiletry drive for us! 🪥🧼💜💚

We request your presence at our Metamorphosis gala on May 9 at Sarabande 🦋 Please join Lincoln Park Community Services in celebrating 40 years of service. Early Bird tickets on sale now at the link in our bio 💜💚

We are less than two weeks away from Comedy for Charity! Time is running out to get your tickets at the link in our bio. 100% of the ticket sales comes back to LPCS💜💚

Thank you to the Apollo Group for serving our guests delicious fajitas for lunch today! 💜💚

We love seeing your orders come in! 💜💚 View our Amazon lists at the link in bio.

Our first Comedy for Charity is only 19 days away! Meet the all-star lineup who will be performing at Zanies on March 8. Get your tickets at the link in our bio now!

Come celebrate 40 years of service and transformation with LPCS at Metamorphosis on May 9! Early bird tickets are now on sale at the link in our bio 🦋

📢Announcing our lineup for Comedy for Charity! Come support all of these amazing local comics AND LPCS on March 8 at Zanies. Tickets at the link in bio! 💜💚

On February 12, 1985, the very first guests were served by Lincoln Park Community Shelter. Since our humble beginnings as a seasonal, overnight shelter with support from St. Clement, Lincoln Park Presbyterian, Church of Our Savior, and St. Pauls UCC, we’ve grown into a homeless service organization serving unsheltered Chicagoans from all over the city.

Thank you to everyone who helped us on this journey and has touched LPCS throughout our 40 years of service 🦋💚💜

Join us at Metamorphosis on May 9 to celebrate 40 years of transformation. Early Bird tickets available at the link in our bio!

We are only 25 days away from Comedy for Charity! Tickets at the link in bio.

Thank you so much to everyone who came by for Art for the Homeless on Sunday! 💜💚

During inclement weather through the city we offer an Emergency Overnight program. People experiencing homelessness can come in, shower, receive dinner and breakfast, and get out of the cold. This program runs until the end of March.

If you would like to help our Emergency Overnight program, we have an Amazon wish list with items we need! Visit the link in bio to support💜💚

If you know anyone in need of assistance, please have them call 311 to be helped.

Save the Date: Metamorphosis 2025 will be Friday, May 9 at @sarabandechicago 🦋

Culture, community and hope #BlackHistoryMonth

Some of our favorite moments from January! 💜💚

From the Archives:

In 2019 we added our 1521 N Sedgwick location. With this addition, we were able to start serving 48 more guests with our Interim Housing Program!

From the Archives:

Lincoln Park Community Shelter operations were in full swing after becoming a 24/7 shelter. Volunteers were crucial during this transitional time.

Tonight is the PIT, or Point-in-Time, Count! This is an annual count across the country of those who are facing sheltered or unsheltered homelessness. The data collected determines funding, services, and resource planning.

Thank you to everyone who is conducting a count tonight!

From the Archives: June 2007, the renovations at our 600 W Fullerton location were finished. For the first time, LPCS was able to offer 24/7 services with much improved living space for 35 guests, including separate quarters for up to 11 women.

Happy MLK Day! On this day of service, honor King's legacy by signing up to volunteer and help your community. Link in bio 💜💚

In 2005 we had our 20th anniversary! In the first 20 years, we hired our first executive director, went from seasonal overnight to year-round overnight operations, and began to renovate our facility at 600 W Fullerton.

From the Archives: The 2000s brought more growth and, in 2004, there were 40 beds available year-round!

You're invited to our first Comedy for Charity! On Saturday, March 8 enjoy local comics at Zanies Comedy Club Chicago while support LPCS. Ticket link in bio! 💜💚

From the Archives: A picture of a dorm closet plus a fundraiser event held at House of Blues.

In 1999, Lincoln Park Community Shelter made the transition to a year-round facility! From October-May, 40 beds were available but from May-October, only 20 beds were available.

Huge congratulations to Shay who graduated and moved into her own housing earlier this week! 💚💜

A few photos from the early days, with graduates and dinners. For the first 14 years, LPCS was seasonal, operating from October-May.

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