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On fourth Thursday of every month, from October to April, Crete UMC volunteers provide dinner at St Irenaeus Church in Park Forest, IL. to those in need. 

 

If you wish to be of assistance, please contact the church office

office@creteumc.org

to find out how you can help.

South Suburban Pads

is located at

414 W. Lincoln Highway

Chicago Heights, IL 60411

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PADS uses ST. Irenaueus Church, in Park Forest as a shelter to help those in need. 

contact (708) 748-6891

for more information. 

Since it’s opening over 26 years ago, SSPADS (South Suburban Public Action to Deliver Shelter) has served more than 15,000 men, women and children and provided more than 500,000 shelter nights. Many of those same congregations are still our partners today.  In addition to emergency shelter, SSPADS provides permanent supportive housing units, of which 77 are located in our Country Club Hills Wellness Center, constructed in 2012.

If you are currently homeless and seeking emergency shelter or assistance to obtain a home, please visit South Suburban PADS  Chicago Heights office to complete the housing intake process.

 

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South Suburban PADS

Chicago Heights Housing and Shelter Support Office

414 W. Lincoln Highway

Chicago Heights, IL 60411

708-332-7700

If you currently live in a house or apartment,

and are seeking emergency assistance to

preserve your current home, please call the

Homeless Prevention Hotline.  877-426-6515

ENTRY POINT

WORKING TOGETHER. HELP THE HOMELESS

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CALL: 1-877-426-6515

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ONLINE:

myentrypoint.org

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WALK-IN CENTERS

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TOGETHER WE COPE

17010 Oak Park Avenue

Tinley Park, IL

708-633-5040

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RESPOND NOW

1439 Emerald Ave

Chicago Heights, IL

708-755-4357

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10 a.m.- 5p.m. M-F

11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tu, Th

10 a.m.- 7p.m.  W

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MASKS OPTIONAL

 


While masks will not be required, those who feel more comfortable masked are invited to do so. We ask, as a good faith effort, that if you have not been vaccinated or if you are feeling a bit under the weather, that you personally chose to wear a mask while in the church buildings.



Worship Services:

Sunday mornings

at 10:00 a.m.

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Phone: 708-672-8353

Email: office@creteumc.org

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Phone: 708-672-8353

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Email: office@creteumc.org

Diane McGarel, Admin Asst.

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Office Hours

are Monday thru Friday from 8-1p.  

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Office Hours: In-person

Tuesdays, 8-1p

Fridays 8-12p

 

Calls received during non in-person office hours are forwarded and  answered remotely. Your call is very important to us so if the line is busy please leave a message as Diane, the Office Admin Assistant will return your call as soon as possible.

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Located at 1321 Main Street, Crete, IL 60417

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©2024 Crete United Methodist Church

All Rights Reserved.

Created by Diane J. McGarel

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