Introduction
Welcome to MFM Chicago1 We Care Compassion Ministries Page!
We Care Compassion Ministries is a faith-based organization under the umbrella of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries.
Through our faith based human services our vision is to be part of the solution and not part of the problem. We envision stable and healthy families, children and individuals. Although we know that we are not in a perfect world, we hope to assist and equip our community with the tools needed to navigate through the many systems in which we live. Our plan is to take each individual by the hand and nurture them to a level of sufficiency.
We endeavor to assist families that are in need of parenting skills, marital and individual counseling. In addition we assist in the areas of employment and workforce development. Our organization helps to remove the barriers and obstacles of life. Eliminating the day to day struggle to obtain basic human needs. Enabling people to focus on more important ways in which to advance their lives and produce and maintain healthy families, which leads to healthy communities. We exist to be participants of their success!
We Care looks into the eyes of those who despair and provides hope and opportunity. All of our participants are treated with respect and dignity. We Care is an oasis in the waste places, answering the call of those in need.
Join We Care Compassion Ministries to give gifts of immediate and enduring value that will make a world of difference in their lives: Financial assistance; Clothing; Bedding; Foodstuff; Toiletries; Beverages; Scholarship; Household furnishings, etc. Join We Care Compassion Ministries as a Full-fledged Active Do-Gooder (ADG) or Very Important Provider (VIP). Help save a life today, tomorrow may be too late. Thanks a trillion For giving without ceasing! May the Lord richly reward you beyond your wildest dreams. Amen.
About WeCare Ministry
We Care Compassion Ministries is a faith-based organization under the umbrella of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries. Our Mission is to provide resources for those who are under-served in society. Our target area is the City of Chicago and our target population is those who are low to moderate income and minorities without exclusions. We want to assist in alleviating basic human needs by providing nutritious foods, housing, advocacy, education and community partnership that will promote deliverance of many societal ills and generational problems. We promote dignity, restoration of justice and integrity in the community.
One of our goals is to expand our social and human service ministries by adding one or more services annually. These ministries would aide in the spiritual, personal, professional and financial development of individuals and families that are considered at risk. Such services would speak to; housing, nutrition & health, academics & education, mentoring, healthy families & marriages, character, ethics & etiquette, employ-ability, health & wellness, leadership development & civic duties, among others.
We offer violin and piano instruction for children. We operate a food pantry, clothing closet, case management and referral services to those in need. We provide a free lunch once monthly to those who are less fortunate. The lunches are distributed to those in areas where there is a high concentration of homeless and drug addicted individuals. We are a host site for a food co-op program that is volunteer-run. Participants can purchase nutritious groceries and produce 30-50% less than those in the supermarkets and there is no membership cost associated.
We are a contracted energy center service site or CEDA LIHEAP intake site. We also process ComEd Hardship and weatherization applications. We conduct nutrition, health & wellness, financial management & budgeting clinics on a monthly basis. In addition, we offer family, marital and parenting counseling and workshops. Our future goals are to provide mentorship programs for American men, women, children and families and provide job and entrepreneurial training.
Our Foundational Principles of Stability
Hope
One should have a vision that includes their hopes and dreams. Plan and set goals while refraining from negative outcomes. Have no FEAR – False Evidence Appearing Real.
Personal Responsibility
Reliance upon yourself with assistance from others. As one is working to take control or maintain their life; making wise choices that are in line with one’s goals is essential.
Support
Recognizing that stability in life is not a journey that we walk alone. We must utilize our support systems that are comprised of family, friends. Clergy and other healthy relationships.
Education
Being knowledgeable about one’s condition or situation puts us in the position to make educated decisions that will be an advantage to their live. Research information that will help you.
Self-Advocacy
Persevere and be courageous. Express yourself in a manner that is pleasing and comprehensive to all that are involved.
Spirituality
Soul searching is essential! One has to discover what their purpose is in live to become productive citizens. This begins with developing a relationship with the Divine Power that is greater than oneself.
► Mission and Vision
Our Mission:
Our sole purpose is to assist in the restoration of integrity, justice, and dignity to the family by providing basic resources and training opportunities for those who are under-served in society.
Our Vision:
We want to assist by alleviating the lack of basic human needs of those under served, vulnerable and disadvantaged in society. We provide workshops and other resources on parenting, healthy children & families, nutrition, safe housing, advocacy, education and community partnership that will promote deliverance of many societal ills and generational cycles of poverty of all forms. We also promote dignity, restoration of justice and integrity in the Community.
More About Us:
We believe that if one did not have to concern themselves with their day to day struggle to obtain basic human needs, they would be better able to focus on more important ways in which to advance their lives and produce healthy families. We would like to be participants of their successes!
One of our goals is to expand our social and human service ministries by adding one or more services annually. These ministries would aide in the spiritual, personal, professional and financial development of individuals and families that are considered at risk. Such services would speak to; housing, nutrition & health, academics & education, mentoring, healthy families & marriages, character, ethics & etiquette, employability, health & wellness, leadership development & civic duties, among others.
► Our Core Values and Beliefs
Community Partnership: We believe in a shared responsibility with other community organizations committed to engaging families in meaningful, culturally respectful ways as well as families that are actively supportive of learning and in their development.
Health & Well-Being: We believe that everyone has the right to have access to proper medical care and that one should work toward maintaining his or her body and health.
Basic Needs: We believe that everyone has the right to nutritious foods, warm and suitable clothing and shelter from environmental elements.
Family: We believe in the stability and health of the family unit. This consists of father, mother, children and extended family members. We utilize relationship building tools in efforts to promote maintenance of the family.
Education: We believe that everyone has the right to an education at any level or institution of their choice. Education affords one the opportunity to advance and prosper in this life.
Entrepreneurial Endeavors & Stewardship: We believe in commerce and marketplace leadership. Owning a business allows one the opportunity to have an independence that an employee may not have. One can also set standards in business that is sometimes absent in the modern world. It gives one the opportunity to set the pace in the marketplace and become a pioneer in their industry.
Employment: We believe that being gainfully employed builds character in an individual and gives one pride that they are providing for themselves and their loved ones by honest gain.
Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest. Ecclesiastes 9:10, Ephesians 6:5-9.
How We Can Serve You
Outline of Our Compassion Ministries
*(some ministries are pending please contact us for more info)
We-Care: Monthly free lunch & clothing distribution to the homeless.
ALL Kids: Open M-F: 9-5PM. Closed between hours of 12-1P.M.
*Children’s Hunger Fund: Weekly grocery delivery to the homes of families.
Food Pantry: Open M-F: 9-5P.M. Closed between 12-1P.M.and national holidays
Clothing Bank: Open M-F: 9-5P.M. Closed between 12-1P.M. and national holidays.
Case Management, Resource and Referrals Services Open M-F: 9am-5pm to assist with housing, employment, food, immigration, refugee and other needs as we have resources.
Family Counseling & Reunification: Parenting Classes, Mediation, Family & Marital Counseling. Absent Father & Single Mothers Workshops.
Mentoring Programs & Prison Ministry Outreach:
Letter writing companionship & family reunification. *Prison/Jail visitation, adjustment counseling, Safe Family Visitation, Post incarceration continuum care.
*Summer Meals for Children/Elderly
We are in the community to serve. We want to promote hope and unity in the community! The Bible says that we are blessed to be a blessing – Gen. 12:2
Have questions or interests in volunteering, interning or want to make donations please contact us at 773.649.9620 or email us through mfmchicago1@hotmail.com
Through our faith based human services our vision is to become part of the solution and not part of the problem. We envision stable and healthy families, children and individuals. Although we know that we are not in a perfect world, we hope to assist and equip our community with the tools needed to navigate through the many systems in which we live. Our plan is to take each individual by the hand and nurture them one person at a time.image4
We endeavor to assist families that are in need of parenting skills, marital and individual counseling. In addition we would want to assist in the areas of employment by providing employability consultations, proper interview attire that would put an individual on a level playing field with others.
We believe that if one did not have to concern themselves with their day to day struggle to obtain basic human needs, they would be better able to focus on more important ways in which to advance their lives and produce healthy families. We would like to be participants of their successes!
Continue to check our website often as we are expanding everyday.
Contact Us
Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Chicago 1
We Care Compassion Ministries
2020 W. Devon Avenue
Chicago, IL 60659
773.649.9620, Office
773.942.6381, Fax
mfmchicago1@hotmail.com
Open Mon-Fri. 9-am-5pm
Closed 12-1pm & National Holidays