Washington Street Mission

Be sure to check out our online auction with items from a Swedish Massage from MK Sports Massage to a "The Works" membership from Car Wash City! Check it out today =>> https://givebutter.com/c/online-auction-2026-qxznxz/auction

Thank you to this group from the Illinois Secretary of State's Mobile DMV program for joining us at the Mission on Monday to assist community members get their ID's.

Get your bids in today for this great selection of 8 golf packages put together by area golf courses! But don't wait too long, the Illini Country Club Package has already sold!

With more than 70 items, including a large selection of gift cards to local restaurants, you don't want to miss out on our online auction. Bid now: https://givebutter.com/c/online-auction-2026-qxznxz/auction

Whether it's a nice dinner or getting a jump start on holiday shopping, now through September 30th you can bid on some great items to support our work with the Mission's Online Auction! More than 70 auction items are up for grabs including everything from a huge selection of gift cards to local restaurants to 18 holes on a local golf course! Get your bids in today!

Auction Website:

Online Auction 2026 By Washington Street Mission

The Mission is now accepting fall and winter clothing (along with summer clothing). In addition, we are in desperate need of Men's t-shirts (all sizes, but we are out of all shirts in a 3x or larger), and Men's Jeans/Pants (we are completely out of men's jeans/pants, including shorts in waist sizes 30-36).

All donations of gently used and clean, men's and women's clothing in all sizes is greatly appreciated. The Mission serves an average of 175 people each day.

Donations may be dropped off at 408 N. 4th Street, Springfield. The donation drop off area is located at the rear of the Mission. Donations are accepted 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday.

Last chance to register your team for the Mission's Trivia Night on September 12th at VFW Lafore Lock Post 755! Please be sure to register before noon on Monday. Register today at: https://givebutter.com/bootsguitarstrivia

If you want to improved health outcomes for the unhoused, the solution is simple: meet them where they already are, among those they already trust. Everyday we see people with complex medical needs come through our doors. Having SIU's Street Medicine Team on-site multiple days a week has been a blessing. They are proactively building relationships; delivering care on site; working with community members to maintain treatment and follow-up care; and consulting with our team daily to fully support each and every community member on a path towards restoration.

Taking it to the streets - Illinois Times, the capital city's weekly source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture Patricia Gaddy sleeps sitting up in her walker. After about 20 years without stable housing, she has learned how to survive on Springfield’s streets. But health problems have made that harder. Gaddy has heart problems, high blood pressure and a history of blood clots in her legs. A problem with he...

With extreme heat predicted for the remainder of this week and continued hot temperatures for the next couple of weeks, the Mission is in need of extra donations of bottled water to be distributed outside the Mission and surrounding areas.