Monday, 12/21 - Sorting Donations and Stuffing Stockings at the Night Ministry - Day 2

One Brick volunteers will be helping the Night Ministry by stuffing and checking holiday stockings to make sure that everything is not naughty but rather nice! We'll also be sorting last minute donations and finishing up a few other projects to help make the winter holidays warm and happy for the Night Ministry's homeless clients.

This is Day 2 of a 2-day event.

About Night Ministry:
The Night Ministry was created out of diverse religious traditions to build relationships with vulnerable youth and adults on the nighttime streets. Through these relationships and the provision of housing, health, outreach, spiritual, and social services, the organization seeks to empower people of all ages to meet their own needs. Recognizing the uniqueness, dignity, and value of each person, the Night Ministry accepts individuals as they are, in an affirming and compassionate manner.

The Night Ministry is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-denominational organization serving youth and adults in need - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or social status. Those served include homeless youth and adults, uninsured/underinsured individuals seeking medical assistance, working poor adults, the chronically lonely, children who need a safe place to gather, and others in need. For more info, visit thenightministry.org.

Driving Directions:
Ravenswood Avenue is actually two streets (one north bound and one south bound) that run parallel to the elevated Metra tracks. Ravenswood Avenue (1800W) is located approximately 3 blocks west of Ashland (1600W) and 2 blocks east of Damen (2000W). The Night Ministry office is a half a block south of Lawrence and one and a half blocks north of Wilson. If unsure of the best route to the office, we recommend Mapquest for driving directions.

There is plenty of parking in front of the office. Parking permits are NOT required after 5pm Monday through Friday or on Saturday and Sunday.

From Lake Shore Drive: Exit onto Wilson Avenue. Stay on Wilson Avenue for 1.5 miles to Ravenswood Avenue. Turn right onto Ravenswood Avenue. The office is a half block south of Lawrence Avenue.

From The Kennedy Expressway/Interstate 90: Exit off of the Kennedy onto Damen Avenue, exit #47B. Turn right onto Damen and travel for approximately 3 miles. Proceed under El tracks and turn right onto Leland. Travel 4 blocks on Leland, and drive under the viaduct that supports the elevated Metra train tracks. Turn left onto northbound Ravenswood Avenue. The office is a half block south of Lawrence Avenue.

From The Edens Expressway/Interstate 94: Exit at Peterson Avenue East and travel east for several miles. Turn right onto Western Avenue and head south. Turn left onto Lawrence Avenue and head east. Turn right onto southbound Ravenswood Avenue (west of the Metra tracks) and travel one block. Turn left onto Leland Avenue. Immediately turn left onto Ravenswood Avenue, heading northbound. The office is a half block south of Lawrence Avenue.

Transit Directions:
When taking the El train, take the Brown line to the "Damen" stop. Walk one block north on Damen, turn right onto Leland and walk 4 blocks. Turn left onto northbound Ravenswood, walking under the viaduct that supports the elevated Metra train tracks and turn left onto northbound Ravenswood Avenue and walk a half a block to the office.

The Metra train "Ravenswood" stop is directly across from the Night Ministry office.

Bus routes that travel on Ashland, Lawrence, Wilson or Damen are also options.

Map:

More Infomation:
www.onebrick.org