DeKalb Community Impact

The purpose of the Christ Community Outreach Center is to create a bridge within the community to serve people in under resourced neighborhoods by facilitating ongoing life-enhancing services that result in transformative experiences with Jesus. The primary Impact Areas to address the felt needs we will serve are At Risk Youth, Multicultural Community, and those who are Under Resourced. As we continue to follow God’s leading at the Outreach Center, we hope you will want to be a part of the work to join us.

What is Habitat for Humanity? Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit housing organization working in local communities across all 50 states and in more than 70 countries around the world. Habitat’s vision is of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Habitat works toward this vision by building and improving homes in partnership with individuals and families in need of a decent and affordable place to live.

Network of Nations an organization that links Northern Illinois University and community internationals with each other, and then connects them with local churches in the DeKalb area. Many face the challenges of cultural adjustment, language barriers, isolation, and loneliness. Approximately 1,300 international scholars and students along with their families are enrolled at NIU every year. Network of Nations is committed to extending hospitality, friendship, and practical care.

At Neighbor’s House, our goal is to help students reach their potential through literacy enrichment and healthy relationships. Each summer, they run programs across DeKalb County to provide literacy enrichment, social/emotional support, and relationship building for students in underserved communities and income eligible housing. During the school year, they provide homework help, literacy support, and healthy adult interaction for students.

The Ruth Project is a non-profit organization based in Elgin, IL on a mission to end the modern-day orphan crisis. Through donations and volunteering, they abundantly provide resources to foster and adoptive families, setting them up for long-term success. With your support, they can expand our reach and serve more families. The Ruth Project provides foster and adoptive families with the resources, on-going support, and knowledge they need to give long-term love and care to children in need. There are 400,000 children in the U.S. without their families.