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 For more information, contact Jennifer Wilsterman at 815.774.HOME (4663) x3128
 Serving Will County

DAYBREAK Shelter operates 24-hours a day, 365 days a year and provides emergency housing, and supportive services to individuals and families who are homeless.  Some participants in the program are in need of short-term housing, as a result of a situational crisis.  Others need support services as they work to reestablish permanent housing.

Homelessness prevention services are also provided to individuals and families who are at risk of losing their homes.

(Residents from outside of the Will County area are limited to a three day stay at the shelter.  Also, youth under the age of 18 are not admitted except when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.)

At DAYBREAK Center We Offer...

Daybreak's Wish List

Please help us stock up on these

much needed items!

 NEW seasonal clothing items for men, women & children

 Men’s & Women’s deodorant

Jeans for men, women & children

Razors and shaving cream

Back-packs/Board games for our upcoming back to school fair

Sunscreen/Bug Spray

Women’s underwear

Hair care products for
African-Americans

Body wash & lotion

Baby wipes & diapers

Combs & brushes

NEW or used bicycles for men or women in working condition.

  • A safe and clean environment

  • Comprehensive case management, coordination and assisted access of community resources

  • Educational assessments, services and assistance enrolling in educational classes (GED and ESL - English as a Second Language)

  • Child care for parents who attend classes at the Center

  • Employment assessments, programs and access to employment search office equipment

  • Health assessments and services such as vision exams, hearing screenings and healthy living workshops

  • Case management and group support meetings

  • Depending on limited available resources, individuals and families may also apply for financial assistance for rent or a mortgage, temporary housing, food, utilities, prescriptions, transportation and other miscellaneous needs

  • Referrals and access to HELP Food Pantry

  • Closed A.A. meetings at 4:00 pm Friday, non-smoking, open to the public

  • N.A. meetings at 8:00 pm Wednesday, non-smoking, open to the public

Interested in a Hearing More About Daybreak and Homelessness? 

A staff member is available to speak to your adult or youth church or civic group about Daybreak Center. For more information or to schedule a presentation, call Jennifer Wilsterman at 815-774-4663

Shepherd's Table
Feeding members of the community who are hungry and unable to provide for themselves by offering a free mid-day meal.  Shepherd's Table is also used as a warming and cooling center during extreme weather.  To volunteer at Shepherd's Table, call Jennifer Wilsterman at (815) 774-4663

DAYBREAK Transitional Housing
Single mothers and their children are provided with housing for up to two years while they work an independent, structured program in order to achieve their goals and maximize self-sufficiency.

 

 
 

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Will, Grundy & Kendall Counties
203 N. Ottawa Street
Joliet, IL  60432
815.723.3405
Fax: 815.723.3452

DuPage County
26 W. St. Charles Road
Lombard, IL  60148
630.495.8008
Fax: 630.495.9854

Kankakee, Ford & Iroquois Counties
 270 N. Schuyler Ave.
Kankakee, IL  60901
815.933.7791
Fax: 815.932.3030