How to Help WIM-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

Donate Now

Walk In Ministry invites you to..

Contribute Money
Your donation will help restore hope to one of our neighbors in need. You may send your donation to the address below or make a secure PayPal donation on this website.

• Your $200 donation will help a family stay in their home.
• Your $100 donation will help maintain a family’s utility
service.
• Your $56 donation will provide two weeks transportation to a new job
• Your $20 donation will help a client get identification required to get a new job

Become a WIM Volunteer
Contact Catherine Rison at 708•386•1946 or info@walk-in-ministryoprf.org please put "Volunteer" in the subject line.

Donate hygiene kits, emergency lunchesor CTA cards
Contact Cathrine Rison at 708•386•1946

Get Your Congregation Involved
in WIM
Contact Cristy Harris, Executive Director at 708-383-1946 ext 901

InviteWIM to speak to your group
Contact Cristy Harris, Executive Director at 708-383-1946 ext 901

Make Referrals to WIM:

If you or someone you know needs help, send them to WIM:
Oak Park/River Forest Area Walk-In Ministry
First united Church-Lower Level-parking lot entrance
848 Lake Street Oak Park, IL 60301
Phone 708•386•1946

Enter office from parking lot
info@walk-in-ministryoprf.org

Contact WIM