In 1941, understanding the overwhelming need to reach out to Chicago's homeless women, Pacific Garden Mission began a small but effective Women's Ministry. The ministry flourished and today represents the fastest growing ministry at the Mission. Our new facility houses over a hundred over-night female guests nightly as well as women with children and families in need of accommodations over a longer period of time.

Formerly the Gospel League Home, it was housed in a separate facility located about two miles northwest of the Mission at 955 W. Grand Avenue. That building was originally a settlement house in the early 1900's and was later established as a ministry to needy women and children. It was turned over to PGM in the 1980's and was renovated to meet the needs of homeless women and women with children.

Today, our new facility provides much more room and better facilities to minister to both the spiritual as well as daily needs of the increasing number of women seeking our help.

A woman who comes to the Mission is provided with a shower, food, clothing, and overnight accommodations. Each woman is counseled to determine her specific needs and is helped accordingly. But more importantly, she is given an opportunity to experience the life-changing love of God. She witnesses this unconditional love in the lives of the staff she meets and also in the fellowship of the evening Gospel Services.

Women who choose to receive God's free gift of salvation through Jesus Christ are invited to join the Resident Bible Program. Through daily Bible classes and evening Gospel Services, the women and children learn first hand of the God who took them from despair into a life of promise. But the training doesn't stop there. The women are also offered the opportunity to attend the Women's Old Lighthouse Bible Academy. These classes are conducted at the Mission and consist of practical and biblical training to help each woman mature in her relationship with Christ, her family and society. Many of these women leave the Mission and move on to become wonderful testimonies of God's grace all over the country.

We need you! Are you interested in joining PGM's Women's and Children's Ministry? Female staff is needed in the areas of security, women’s and children ministries. For consideration candidates must have extensive knowledge of the KJV Bible, previous experience with the homeless, and a heart and passion for serving Christ. For more information or to send a resume, e-mail laura@pgm.org.