WIM Servicces-Founded in 2005, the Oak Park / River Forest Area Walk-In Ministry (WIM) is a community-supported volunteer-driven organization that works with clients who have immediate needs, with the ultimate goal of helping them reach self-sufficiency. WIM’s primary role as a referral agency has a long-term impact on the clients it serves by linking them with appropriate services and providing ongoing support, so that they may improve their situation and ultimately become self-sufficient.The WIM program succeeds because clients are accountable and actively involved in this process.

Oak Park•River Forest Area Walk-In Ministry

Offering Help and Restoring Hope
in Times of Unexpected Hardship

In times of financial struggle and transition, WIM provides multiple services designed to minimize stresses by offering solutions as well as referrals that address immediate basic needs. WIM will act as onsite advisor for our clients, helping them to plan, restore and recover stability in their lives. WIM is committed to treating everyone who comes to us for help with respect, fairness, and justice. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, citizenship status, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

First United Church of Oak Park-
lower level parking lot entrance
848 Lake Street Oak Park, IL 60301
Phone 708•386•1946
Enter office from parking lot behind building

info@walk-in-ministryoprf.org

Hours:
Monday – Friday 10:00 – 11:00AM
Saturday 9:30-11:30AM
1stWednesday of Month 7:00-8:30PM
All other Wednesdays 3:30-5:00PM
Additional hours by appointment

Links:
The Closet at Calvary Memorial Church-Oak Park

The Oak Park and River Forest Food Pantry

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Walk In Ministry Services

WIM provides support services to clients who face unexpected crisis and have immediate needs. Our primary support is solution-based-counseling and referral that is intended to be short term and will help clients navigate community and governmental resources. The intent is to support the client’s efforts to resolve their problems, meet their needs and achieve self-sufficiency.

Typical referred services include:
· Rental and utility assistance
· Overnight shelter/permanent housing
· Meal programs & food pantries
· Basic necessity clothing
· Medical, dental, optical and prescription services
· Employment counseling

WIM also provides a number of services directly to our clients, including:
· Assistance obtaining or replacing identification and birth certificates
· Passes for public transportation to essential appointments
· Eviction and utility shut-off assistance counseling
· Online job search and application
· Budget counseling
· LINK card application on premises

Prerequisites for Service

Clients must reside in WIM’s service area, which includes the following zip codes:
60104, 60130, 60131, 60141, 60153, 60154, 60155, 60160, 60161, 60162, 60163, 60164, 60165, 60171, 60176, 60301, 60302, 60304, 60305, 60402, 60513, 60526, 60534, 60546, 60644, 60651, 60707

Clients will be required to show identification and documentation related to their emergency situation.

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