Homeless Shelter | Lincoln Park Community Services

Welcome to
Lincoln Park Community Services

Celebrating

years of service

1,800+

Volunteers

Interim Housing Shelter

Beds

Supportive Housing Units

3,300+

Individuals Served Annually

Who We Serve

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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HOW YOU CAN HELP

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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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.

The early days. Donors helped keep the seasonal, overnight shelter open and provide supplies for the guests using the facilities.

In Lincoln Park in 1985, a group of concerned neighbors were figuring out how to open a shelter for those facing homelessness in their community.

February 12th, 1985, the doors to what became Lincoln Park Community Shelter were opened with help from Church of Our Savior Episcopal Church, Lincoln Park Presbyterian, St. Clement Catholic Church, and St. Pauls UCC.

As we enter our 40 day countdown to the 40th anniversary of LPCS, there is a lot of history to think about. Everyone who has come through the doors, whether as a guest, volunteer, employee, or any combination of those, is a part of that history. Thousands served in the community, thousands of volunteers keeping the mission alive. 💚💜

A BIG thank you to everyone who made 2024 so great. Here's to 2025! 🎆🎉💜💚

Thank you to everyone who made 2024 great. Have a safe and happy New Year’s Eve and we will see you in 2025 💜💚

Congrats to Mr. Charles on ringing the bell! 💚💜

No matter what you celebrate this time of year, we hope you have a great day! 💜💚

A huge thank you to everyone who has been dropping off toiletries! 🧼🪥🧴

December 21st is National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day. Use today to mourn and remember. Use tomorrow to take action.

Thank you to everyone who has purchased items off of our Amazon lists! We appreciate you 💜💚

Visit the linktr.ee in our bio to see the lists!

PARTNER HIGHLIGHT:
Since 1985, @chicagohouse85 has been serving individuals across Chicago who have been impacted by HIV/AIDS. They are an outreach program led and staffed by members that represent Chicago’s queer, BIPOC, HIV+ and sex worker communities. They approach their work of HIV/STI screening, harm reduction and sexual wellness counseling and education from culturally humble, person-first and strengths-based lenses. They provide our guests with testing and other resources to help them stay healthy.
Thank you Chicago House for all that you do for the community!

It's Cold and Flu season! Help us keep LPCS nice and healthy by picking up some cleaning materials during your weekend grocery run. More of an online shopper? Visit our Amazon lists!
Visit the link in our bio to learn how to donate!

Thank you @hopefortheday for these resources and all you do to end the stigma around mental health💜💚

Thank you to everyone who has been purchasing items from our Amazon lists! Check out the linktr.ee in our bio to see all of different program needs 💜💚

BIG thank you to everyone who purchased an item from @thespicehouse for LPCS on Saturday (and thank you to The Spice House for throwing in marinade packs)! These will be perfect for our graduates who are moving into their own homes and starting their kitchens 👩‍🍳

It's Giving Tuesday! There are plenty of ways to give today (and everyday!). Every way of giving will help someone on their journey to living independently.

💜Give your time and energy by volunteering, cooking a meal, hosting a drive, or putting together programming for our guests.

💚Give in-kind donations, like toiletry items or gently used clothing/household items

💜Give financially to help further LPCS' mission to empower individuals facing homelessness and poverty

It's Cyber Monday! While checking out all the online deals today, check out our lists at the link in our bio.

TODAY! Stop by The Spice House at 1512 N Wells and pick up some items for LPCS 🧂

It's Black Friday! Think about LPCS while taking advantage of the deals today 🛍

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 We are so thankful for everyone who has been a part of our journey over the last 40 years.
Want to be a part of our future? Visit the link in bio to get started.
#lpcs #lincolnparkcommunityservices #volunteer

Want to join the Lincoln Park Community Services team? Looking for a position that will help you give back to the community? Well, you're in luck because LPCS is hiring! If any of these open positions sound like you, visit the link in bio for the full job description and how to apply.
Contact recruitment@lpcschicago.org with any questions

Small Business Saturday alert! We are
partnering with @thespicehouse on 1512 N Wells this
year. During your holiday shopping, drop by and pick
up an item for our graduates! Feel free to get your
favorite seasoning blend or something off of our list.
Tell the cashier that it's for LPCS and they'll handle the
rest 🧂

#smallbusinesssaturday #LPCS #thespicehouse

Thank you @jewelosco for donating Thanksgiving meal kits to our guests!

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Welcome to Lincoln Park Community Services

Celebrating

years of service

Who We Serve

HOW YOU CAN HELP

LATEST LPCS NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS FROM INSTAGRAM.

Join Our Team

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