Illinois Association of Free and Charitable Clinics, Innovation Award, 2022
The Night Ministry was honored for our outreach work with unhoused riders on the CTA, offering them free health care, food, and more.
Mobile Healthcare Association, Jim Goodwin Driver Excellence Award – Sylvester Farmer, 2022
Health Outreach Bus Driver Sylvester Farmer was awarded the Jim Goodwin Driver Excellence Award for his exceptional work as a mobile health vehicle driver and for his commitment to those we serve.
Health & Medicine Policy Research Group, Group Award, 2022
The Health & Medicine Policy Research Group bestowed The Night Ministry with a Group Award, recognizing our achievements as Chicago-area leaders promoting social justice and equity in health care.
Social Services Winner, Make It Better Foundation Philanthropy Awards, 2021
The Night Ministy was honored to be recognized by the Make It Better Foundation for our work serving Chicago's most vulnerable community members.
Charity Navigator Four-Star Rating, 2021
For the 11th time, Charity Navigator awarded The Night Ministry its highest rating for exceeding industry standards and outperforming our peers in managing and growing our finances in the most fiscally responsible way.
VNA Foundation — Anne M. Davis Mobile Health Award, 2019
The Night Ministry received the 2019 Anne M. Davis Mobile Health Award and a $10,000 gift from the VNA Foundation for its outstanding work bringing free health care, supportive services, and survival resources directly to Chicago’s homeless population through its innovative Street Medicine Program.
Cook County State's Attorney's Office Pride Award, 2018
Cook County State's Attorney's Office and its LGBT+ Employee Resource Group honored The Night Ministry for its leadership role and contributions to the LGBTQ community
The Gold Henry Schein Cares Award, 2018
The Night Ministry's commitment to expanding health care services to Chicago's most vulnerable communities was recognized by Henry Schein, a leading medical supply company
Illinois Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Innovation Award — Street Medicine Pilot Project, 2017
The Night Ministry was honored for this unique program that provides health care to homeless individuals living in encampments
Chicago/Dignity James A. Bussen Award, 2016
The LGBTQ Catholic organization recognized The Night Ministry for protecting and empowering young people
White House Champion of Change — Paul W. Hamann, 2012
Presented to The Night Ministry’s President & CEO for his leadership of our work to end youth homelessness
Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award, H.E.L.L.O., 2012
Presented to our H.E.L.L.O. youth leaders for having demonstrated a significant impact on the Chicago community
Inducted into Chicago's Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame, 2011
The Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame is both a historic event and an exhibit. Through the Hall of Fame, residents of Chicago and the world are made aware of the contributions of Chicago's lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities and the communities' efforts to eradicate homophobic bias and discrimination
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation 2010 Staff Holiday Award
The Holiday Award is based on a rigorous nomination and selection process carried out by staff and given to a nonprofit in the Chicago area. The MacArthur Foundation supports creative people and effective institutions committed to building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world
Anne M. Davis Mobile Health Award, 2010
The Night Ministry was the first recipient of this award from the VNA Foundation, given to grantees using mobile health services in a particularly innovative, effective and/or impactful way
Hesperia Lodge No. 411, 2010
The Hesperia Lodge gave The Night Ministry Youth Outreach Team their Community Builders Award for their work in the Lakeview neighborhood
Chicago Department of Children and Family Services, 2009
The Night Ministry was recognized by Chicago Department of Children and Family Services’ Youth Division for Outstanding Performance in Youth Development
Healthy Teen Network - Outstanding Emerging Program 2009
The Night Ministry received this national award for its work supporting pregnant and parenting homeless teens
Center On Halsted's Human First Gala 2009
The Night Ministry received the Community Spirit Award for our significant contributions to LGBT causes while promoting diversity in Chicago
Red Ribbon Awards 2004
The Night Ministry received the Red Ribbon Award for “Effective STD Prevention and Intervention” for our effective delivery of STD prevention and intervention services as a community-based organization
Alford-Axelson Award for Nonprofit Managerial Excellence, 2002
The Night Ministry was honored for our clear, compelling and well-communicated mission and vision, for our organizational strategy that aligns programs and services to mission and goal, diversified funding model, well-developed fundraising and external relations program, strong sense of integrity throughout organization's culture, shared sense of purpose and value's within organization and among key external constituents
"Innovation of the Week," July 17, 2002
Peter F. Drucker Foundation for Non-Profit Management recognized The Night Ministry for our Community & Congregational Relations programming, systematically educating and engaging congregations in our work to serve those on Chicago's nighttime streets. Specific recognition went to our effective use of volunteers, performance measurement, and fund development
Peacemaking Award, 2002
The Night Ministry was honored by The Association for Global New Thought and Unity in Chicago for our work in Chicago communities, creating and sustaining peace
Heroes de la Communidad, 2001
Antoinette Sanchez, Health Outreach Nurse, was awarded by the Chicago Fire soccer team, a certificate of appreciation for her spirit of dedication and commitment in building a strong foundation for the future of the Hispanic Community in the Chicagoland area
Telly Award-Winning Video, 2001
The Night Ministry's video, produced by News Broadcast Network, for outstanding non-network and cable TV programming
WebMD Illuminator Award, 1999
To The Night Ministry for tireless dedication and service through original and courageous grassroots initiatives.
Outstanding Contributions to the Life of the Church of Chicago, 1998
Coordinating Board Award from the Association of Chicago Priests
Award of Excellence, 1997
For HIV/AIDS Services - Prevention/Education
From the Chicago Department of Public Health
Governor's Hometown Award
In recognition of outstanding achievements to make Illinois an ideal state in which to work, live, and conduct business.
1997 and 1995 for our Health and Outreach Services
1994 for our Open Door Shelter volunteers
Heart of Gold Award, 1995
Presented for the work of The Night Ministry's volunteers from United Way
James Brown IV Award of Excellence for Outstanding Community Service, 1994
From The Chicago Community Trust
Excellence in Architecture Award, 1993
Special Recognition Award for Interior Architecture of Open Door Youth Shelter from AIA Chicago, a Chapter of the American Institute of Architects