News & Events

We are so excited about the progress on our Garden Street Thrift Store project! Check out the latest construction update in this new video!

All stores will have a temporary halt on accepting donations, starting December 22nd through January 2nd. Donations will resume on January 3rd.

We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your support!

Interested in a recurring daytime service opportunity? Consider becoming a Volunteer Receptionist at South Side Mission. We are in need of a Volunteer Receptionist each weekday from 9 am to 4:30 p.m. The Volunteer Receptionist would greet guests, answer phones, and assist with general clerical duties in the main office of South Side Mission.

Interested? Please call Rich at (309) 676-4604!

When you buy a mattress this month at Denver Mattress, they will donate $15 to support missions just like South Side Mission!

Check out details at Denver Mattress throughout the month of November!

David Vaughan Investments(DVI) will again host its annual Corporate Ping Pong Challenge to benefit the South Side Mission. This annual event pits corporate teams of players in a friendly competition that raises funds for South Side Mission’s Youth Expansion project. “DVI has done an annual fundraiser for many years, and I know this year they plan to add a few things along with the Ping Pong to engage the audience and those in attendance,” said Rev. Craig Williams, Executive Director of South Side Mission.

Last year’s event raised nearly $75,000 for South Side Mission. For more information on the event, email Dalton at DVI at [email protected]

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.

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.