Partner Ministries
4 C's Homeless Shelter
632 N. Jackson, Harrisburg IL
Emergency homeless shelter. Accepts families and singles for stays up to 30 days. No Pets.
The promise
Southern Illinois Coalition for the Homeless
1009 West Cherry Street
Marion, IL 62959
Mon – Fri 8:30 a.m. –
5:00 p.m.
Provides affordable housing and support services to qualifying homeless or near homeless individuals.
Click here to visit their website.
Good Samaritan Ministries
701 South Marion Street, Carbondale, Illinois
Good Samaritans provide an emergency shelter, a transitional housing program, a soup kitchen, a food pantry, and an emergency assistance program.
Singles and families welcome. Has allowed dogs tied up outside in the past.
Click here to visit their website.
The Salvation army
pregnancy matters
808 W. Prairie St. Marion, IL
Mon: by apt., Tues, Wed, Thurs:
10 am – 2 pm
Whether you’re facing an unplanned pregnancy, need an ultrasound, or are wondering what your options are, there are certain things you can expect at all of our visit. Pregnancy Matters exists to serve the women and men in Carbondale and Marion with pregnancy-related issues.
Click here to see a list of their services.
Click here to visit their website.
the lighthouse shelter
1101 N. Madison St. Marion, IL
Admissions: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Emergency shelter for up to 30 days. All clients submit to background check. No drugs or alcohol allowed. A non-smoking facility. Also provides case management service to address needs of housing, employment, medical needs and counseling. Families and singles welcome. No Pets.
Click here to visit their website.
Area Services
Marion Ministerial Alliance
103 E. Calvert St.
Soup Kitchen Hours: Mon – Fri 11:00AM -12:25PM (free hot meal – all welcome)
Food Pantry Hours: Tuesdays 8:30AM – 11:30AM
Emergency food boxes available one per month per client with verification of need.
Williamson County Family Crisis Center
Herrin, IL
Accepts families and singles. Works with clients to move towards self reliance. No Pets.
Centerstone
1304 West Main Marion, IL
Help for individuals with mental, emotional, behavioral, family, developmental or substance abuse problems.
Crosswalk Community Action Agency
410 West Main West Frankfort, IL
Mon - Thur: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm &
12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Fri: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm &
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Offers rent and utility assistance to qualified individuals and families. Based on proven need and availability of funds.