Local Missions

We believe we are called to walk the way of compassion in the footsteps of Jesus, and to reach out especially to the hurting and to the least of these. 


To do so we work with the following mission partners:

The Freeport Area Church Cooperative is a not-for-profit organization with the mission to provide emergency food, clothing, and shelter to those in need in northwest Illinois and to empower those they serve.


FACC’s projects are many, including:

  • A food pantry
  • A homeless shelter September through May
  • An emergency fund for those in need of emergency assistance
  • Project U Turn for ex offenders and much more

We at St John contribute to the ministry of FACC through financial gifts, emergency assistance, food and clothing, Christmas gifts and more.


Freeport Violence Interrupters is a NFP organization that works in reducing violence in the area by counseling those who have been hurt or victimized not to retaliate. 


Tyler's Justice Center for Children is dedicated to lessen the child victim's trauma by providing a sensitive, collaborative response to the investigation, prosecution and treatment of child sexual abuse and serious physical abuse cases. http://www.tylersjusticecenter.org/

Sleezer Youth Home is a not for profit, licensed, child welfare agency and a licensed childcare institution providing both residential and community based services. http://www.sleezeryouthhome.org/

CONTACT Crisis Hotline of Northern IL is a 24 hour 7 days a week Helpline that takes calls from abused or addicted adults, lonely seniors, teens, and individuals threatening suicide.  It also provides Reassurance CONTACT, phone calls for medication reminders, daily check ins, Teen Crisis helpline, kid phone, and information and referrals. http://www.nicontact.org/

M.A.D. Men of Freeport, (Making a Difference), is kind of a grass roots organization to take on projects to beautify the city and help others. The group thinks of it as paying it forward as they meet every Thursday morning to discusses projects. As a bunch of volunteers they take on group projects on homes and businesses that need some help. They have been working to spruce up Wilbur Park as they have added mulch, painted, spray washed, replaced boards on broken benches and then stained them, pulled weeds, and trimmed trees and more.

A few more:
Coats for Kids

Underwear drive for Amity
St John Church, Chicago