DeKalb Community Impact
SERVE ONE ANOTHER IN DEKALB
God has uniquely placed you within a certain geographical location. The neighborhood you live in. The corner store you shop at. Regardless of where you live, you have people all around you who are hurting and need Jesus through your hands and hearts.
The DeKalb Campus is located at 2350 Pride Avenue and therefore called to make an impact for God’s Kingdom in this specific community. Through Community Impact, you have the ability to serve and reach people others might not ever cross paths with.
Athletes in Action
Since 1966, Athletes in Action (AIA) has been helping competitors find a relationship with the One who truly satisfies, join a community where they are valued beyond their success, and use their platform to make a difference in the world.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
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.
HOPE HAVEN
Hope Haven’s mission is to provide shelter, meals, & life skills programs for homeless individuals & families while preparing them for re-housing.
Network of Nations
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.
KIDS HOPE USA
By walking alongside students at the elementary level, we can participate in their development through programs like Kids’ Hope USA. We have partnered together with local elementary school Little John’s Elementary to provide mentors throughout the school year.
NEIGHBORS HOUSE
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.
WE CARE PREGNANCY CENTER
This is a safe place for women facing an unplanned pregnancy. They provide a free pregnancy test, ultrasound confirmation, and answers to questions about abortion, parenting, and adoption.
The Ruth Project
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.
Safe Passage
Safe Passage is DeKalb County’s only Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Center. We provide a wide range of services to survivors and their loved ones including shelter, counseling, advocacy, and so much more. All survivor services are completely free, confidential, and available to all, no matter your age, gender, or when the abuse occurred. The vision at Safe Passage is a world without violence where all are safe. Together, we believe that future is possible.