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Pacific Garden Mission - Shelter

Emergency Shelter. We serve the poor and homeless with the compassion of Christ. We minister to all within our limits with the transforming message of the Gospel.

For Homeless Men:
The Chicago men's homeless shelter division of Pacific Garden Mission is a constant haven for homeless men with nowhere else to turn.
Upon arrival, each man is interviewed by a counselor to determine his individual need. At the conclusion of the interview, he is provided with information regarding meals, overnight accommodations, and the possibility of obtaining clothing and medical assistance. He is then provided a shower, clean sleepwear, and a comfortable bunk in which to sleep.


For Homeless Women
Each lady is interviewed by a counselor to determine his individual need. At the conclusion of the interview, she is provided with information regarding meals, overnight accommodations, and the possibility of obtaining clothing and medical assistance. She is then provided a shower, clean sleepwear, and a comfortable bunk in which to sleep.




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Shelters near Pacific Garden Mission - Shelter

Darkim Responsible Living for Women Inc Nfp

Last Updated Ago Added Apr 17, 2018

Chicago, IL, 60604

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If you have stayed in this shelter, how was your stay?

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  1. People are treated like inmates in prison, its a very strict environment,a person does not feel safe there,they let dangerous people stay there and should separate the from the people who are possible victims of the dangerous people, they take in anyone,and that means even rapest,murderers and mix them in with regular civil people, everyone I know that's ever been there says it's a scary place.

    Answer posted on Apr 1, 2021 0
  2. People are treated like inmates in prison, its a very strict environment,a person does not feel safe there,they let dangerous people stay there and should separate the from the people who are possible victims of the dangerous people, they take in anyone,and that means even rapest,murderers and mix them in with regular civil people, everyone I know that's ever been there says it's a scary place.

    Answer posted on Apr 1, 2021 0
  3. People are treated like inmates in prison, its a very strict environment,a person does not feel safe there,they let dangerous people stay there and should separate the from the people who are possible victims of the dangerous people, they take in anyone,and that means even rapest,murderers and mix them in with regular civil people, everyone I know that's ever been there says it's a scary place.

    Answer posted on Apr 1, 2021 0
  4. I'm feeling led to comment on the "3 posts" made on April 21,2021. I haven't stayed at Pacific Garden Mission (ever) but I went there when I was a child (with my mother) to partake in the meal and Unshackled program. It was something I never forgot because I found out what a "delousing room" was and it prepared my thoughts for my later years while driving a semi-truck Over-the-Road. I have been in all the big & little cities, seen the homeless citizens, helped several with a "kids meal" and felt the appreciation of that day with my Mother.....the reason it might seem like a prison IS that simple fact. Jesus loves everyone & the purpose of PGM is to relate that to everyone. It's never going to be a "5-star resort" and what they offer...only comes at the price of cooperation. To post something that demeans their procedures to provide an environment different than the streets is childish. They have been offering their open doors for a very long time (successfully) & I feel this person who posted those remarks wasn't willing to accept the truth. I'm cautious to not offend but never offended to being cautious. God bless PCM's daily efforts to provide for those who need!

    Answer posted on Feb 27, 2023 0

Is this a safe shelter to stay in?

User Answers

  1. I don't think so

    Answer posted on Dec 9, 2021 0

Do they accept pets at this shelter?

User Answers

  1. No

    Answer posted on Feb 27, 2023 0

Do you have any advice for those wanting to stay at this shelter?

User Answers

  1. Just keep to yourself if you have to stay there. Do not bring anything of value only your clothes on your back and cell phone if needed. Your clothes will be taken to a heating room overnight to kill bed bugs...its a prevention measure and you do not have a choice. When I stayed there I rented a small storage locker in a public storage nearby so I could keep my valuables and other belongings so they are not stolen. I used that as my staging area.

    Answer posted on Feb 27, 2023 0

How long can you stay here?

User Answers

  1. As long as you need to.

    Answer posted on Feb 27, 2023 0

1 Comment

  1. June
    June
    Jan 29, 2020Reply
    I stayed at Pacific Garden Mission on and off from November 23 2012 and odd and on up until January 25 2016. I was treated with kindness.

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