News & Events
South Side Mission featured on WCBU
South Side Mission’s Executive Director, Reverend Craig D. Williams, and Board President, Sherry Cannon, sit down with WCBU to discuss our heart for the Youth in our community and highlight our upcoming Youth Expansion and Youth Ministry Fundraiser on Sept. 18th.
Mission Matters Radio – WPEO
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This week, host, Rich Draeger, highlights our Youth Fundraiser on Sept. 18th and gives a short devotional from Acts 20.
South Side Mission Radio
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South Side Mission Run & Walk-a-Thon for Youth
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Garden Street Thrift Store – Construction Update
We are so excited about the progress on our Garden Street Thrift Store project! Check out the latest construction update in this new video!
South Side Mission Featured in Episode of “Consider This”
New Thrift Store
South Side Mission Continues Plans for New Thrift Store 
South Side Mission, which has been serving the 61605 neighborhoods since its inception in 1925, is bringing a Thrift Store to the south end of Peoria. The former Benevolence Center has been cleaned out, and contractors are being interviewed to lead the remodeling and construction. The new store is expected to open later this summer or early fall at 2919 W. Garden in Peoria, just a few blocks from the South Side Mission main campus on Laramie.
“We are working with IDG+ Architects and we are so excited to bring this store to the 61605 area and to have a bigger impact in this community, said Rev. Craig Williams, Executive Director of South Side Mission.
By shopping and donating at South Side Mission Thrift Stores you help support local South Side Mission ministries that assist thousands in Peoria annually. “Shopping at our Thrift Stores is more than the feeling you get when you find a special piece, it’s also that feeling of knowing you are helping a neighbor who may be experiencing hard times,” says Williams.
The Thrift Store project is just one in a series of growth areas the Mission is seeking in the coming months and years. “This is a great example of South Side Mission living out our mission statement and bringing hope into the 61605, as well as being good stewards of our supporter’s donations,” said Williams.
South Side Mission exists to proclaim Jesus Christ, in His name love our neighbors and provide hope to the community through life transforming ministries.
Covid 19 Update
South Side Mission continues to monitor all information regarding Covid 19 in central Illinois, especially with cases decreasing. At this time, all South Side Mission facilities are operating at capacity, but wearing masks is optional.
Please check back here often for updates.