South Side Mission has been serving people in need in the 61605 zip code since 1925. In their own words, “Our ministry involves many wonderful prayer warriors, volunteers and financial supporters who make our work possible. We aim to bring the love of Jesus Christ to all we serve through a vibrant Youth Ministry, summer and day camps, a soup kitchen, outreach ministries and holiday feeding programs. We also operate three Thrift Stores, whose proceeds help fund our other ministry programs. We currently are Building for Expansion, with a new Thrift Store in the 61605 neighborhoods, a donation warehouse on our main campus, and future plans for a monthly food outreach and men’s prison re-entry transitional housing.