July 6th, 2015
HOPE House Supervisors
HOPE HOUSE
What is it?

Inspired by St. Francis of Assisi and the Franciscan heritage of the Port Ministries, the HOPE House community seeks to live out the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Through prayer and service, we hope to meet the foundational needs of the body, mind and spirit of all of our brothers and sisters in the Back of the Yards.

HOPE House is a live-in com munity project that will rent communal living space to individuals committed to volunteering over twenty hours (20) a month to The Port Ministries. Members will be selected via an application and interview process only after they meet the candidate requirements. Community members will focus their volunteering on developing projects and services that compliment The Port Ministries' mission and expand on the organization's existing services.

Participating In Community Events
DO I QUALIFY?
Requirements to live in The HOPE House.


 If you are interested in applying, there are some requirements before submitting an application or support material.

  • Must be 22 - 40 years of age
  • Must be able to provide proof of two months of income prior of submitted application
  • Must pass and maintain standard VIRTUS background check
  • Must have a volunteer experience with The Port Ministries. This can be scheduled a month prior to submitting your application
  • Passion to serve the Chicago's Back Of The Yards Community
Volunteering with in our Free Clinic
HOW DO YOU PICK RESIDENTS?
Selection Process
  • Candidates that meet the outlined requirements will also submit an application for review
  • A selection board will assembled to interview candidates. The selection board will consist of HOPE House supervisor(s), a Port Ministries Board Member, a staff member and a current HOPE House resident

  • Selections will be based on qualifications, organizational need-assessment, and community diversity and development
The Port Ministries' Chapel
SPIRITUAL AND COMMUNAL LIVING 
Communal Activities

If selected to live in the space, members are required to participate in the following:
  • Participate in weekly communal meals
  • Participate in morning and/or evening daily prayer
  • Lead one of the daily prayers
  • Attend monthly house meetings in communal space
  • Attend weekly Mass with the Staff and other volunteers
  • Engage in community activities and help maintain communal space
I'M INTERESTED! 
Application download

If you meet the requirements and feel this opportunity is for you, please download, complete and return the application.


If there are any additional questions about the HOPE House, please contact the supervisors with the information provided below.

Contact:
Dannis Matteson &  Thomas Cook
HOPE HOUSE SUPERVISORS
5013 S Hermitage Ave., Chicago, IL 60609