This program is temporarily on hold waiting for funding
Discipleship House transforms lives from the inside out by providing transitional housing, employment readiness, job placement, life-skills and leadership training to address the underlying causes of homelessness and poverty. Taking a holistic view of individuals and communities, we offer practical support and ongoing mentorship to address the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of our resident students. |
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What we do
We provide a safe and structured living environment marked by grace that empowers men ready to make positive changes in their lives. Living in community, we strengthen each other and build a foundation for strong lives, families and communities.
We offer
Consultation and assessment
- Telephone and face to face interviews
- Assessment of needs
- Referrals and linkages to appropriate service providers, if not Breaking Ground
Housing and supportive services
- Transitional Housing (18 months): five bedroom housing units for a total of 10 male residents
- Employment training and job placement through Breaking Ground's Teaching Factory
- One-one-one life skills coaching and mentorship
- Group Discipleship Training
- Life Institute curriculum
- Faith-based fellowship
- Community outreach and partnership
- Mental health/substance abuse counseling referrals
- Vocational counseling
- Supportive services
- Linkages with public entitlements
- Employment and educational counseling
- Advocacy as necessary
- Weekly house community meetings
- Leadership Training
- Mentorship
- Weekly outreach events
Who should apply
Men who want to move towards independence and experience:
- Educational opportunities
- Employment
- Growing stronger spiritually and emotionally
- Living and relating in healthy ways with others
- Benefits of working hard to change
- Empowerment of a life lived with integrity in community with others
Discipleship House is not a rehabilitation center or half-way house. Students must be individuals who are drug and alcohol free and working.
Our team
Peter Payne
Director
773.265.1370 ext. 129
peterpayne@breakingground.net
Connie Milton
Manager
773.265.1370 ext. 113
cmilton@breakingground.net
Larry Hope
Coach
lhope@breakingground.net
Click here to apply for residence at the Discipleship House. (Please return all applications to Peter or Connie at the address below.)
Discipleship House
3511 W. Fillmore
Chicago, IL 60624
Our funders
We are a ministry of Breaking Ground, supported through contributions from individuals, community organizations, and faith-based institutions.
Partner with us
To make a donation, please visit the Donations section of our website.
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