Our Mission

Outstanding people have one thing in common: An absolute sense of mission.

At Margaret’s Village…

Our mission is to provide transitional housing for homeless women, children and families; to offer supporting services that empower our residents and lift them out of poverty so they can reach their highest potential; to operate Vincennes Senior Center to provide activities and emotional well-being to our elder neighbors.

Margaret’s Village accomplishes its mission through:

Maria Shelter A 50-bed facility primarily for homeless women and their children established in 1989 and located in Englewood

Believe A second 50-bed shelter located in South Chicago and serving families including those headed by fathers and two-parent households.

Vincennes Senior Center (VCS) Serves elder community members facing isolation and food insecurity.

Strengthening Families
We provide100 beds of interim housing through Maria and Believe Shelters for women, children and intact families and a wealth of services to empower them to return to a life of self-reliance.
Building Community
- The Vincennes Senior Center – Serves elder community members facing isolation and food insecurity.
- Community Garden Project – Seniors and residents turn otherwise vacant land into a community garden.
- Health Fair – On a summer day, local area residents come to Margaret’s Village free medical services.
- Peace Fair – In a “block party” setting, children and teens engage in activities that build skills and self-esteem, and offer alternatives to violence.
Opening Doors
When a new resident arrives, our on-site case managers provide holistic and individualized services to support a resident’s goals. Through partner agencies we facilitate job training, coaching and employment placement.