Daybreak Center

Daybreak Center operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, providing emergency housing and supportive services to homeless individuals and families. Some program participants need short-term housing due to a situational crisis. Others need support services as they work to reestablish permanent housing.

At Daybreak Center, We Offer…

• A safe and clean environment
• Comprehensive case management, coordination, and assisted access to community resources.
• Educational assessments, services, and assistance enrolling in educational classes (GED and ESL – English as a second language)
• Employment assessments, programs, and access to employment search office equipment
• Healthy living workshops
• Group support meetings
• Depending on limited available resources, individuals and families may also apply for financial assistance for rent or a mortgage, temporary housing, food, utilities, prescriptions, transportation, and other miscellaneous needs.
• Referrals and access to HELP Food Pantry

Shepherd’s Table

• Feeding members of the community who are hungry and unable to provide for themselves by offering a free mid-day meal. Shepherd’s Table is also a warming and cooling center during extreme weather.

Permanent Supportive Housing

Permanent housing programs provide a safe environment for chronically homeless and disabled individuals. Clients reside in an independent living setting. All tenants must meet eligibility criteria. This program is limited by housing availability.

Criteria:

• At least 18 years-old
• Fit the HUD definition of “chronically homeless.”
• Must have a documented disability

For additional housing resources, visit Community Services Archives – Catholic Charities Diocese of Joliet