Acts 29 Church
for the Unsheltered
Serving Springfield, Illinois and beyond—connecting churches, volunteers, and communities to provide hope, resources, and the transforming love of Jesus Christ to those experiencing homelessness.
3,456
People Served
182,400
Meals Provided
5,678
Volunteer Hours
$157K
Donations Raised
Our Mission
Inspired by the early church in Acts 29, our mission is to meet the spiritual and physical needs of those experiencing homelessness in our community. We believe in showing the love of Christ through practical action, providing meals, shelter, and resources to help individuals rebuild their lives.
We strive to create a community of support, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Through our network of volunteers and partners across Springfield and Central Illinois, we offer not just immediate relief, but also long-term solutions to break the cycle of homelessness.
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.”— Matthew 25:35-36
How We Serve
Comprehensive support for those experiencing homelessness and the communities that serve them.
Resource Directory
Find shelters, food banks, clinics, and other essential services in your area.
Learn moreGet Involved
Pray, donate goods, volunteer your time, or give financially to support the mission.
Learn moreGospel Teaching
Access sermons, devotionals, and spiritual resources to grow in faith.
Learn moreCase Management
Helping individuals navigate their journey from crisis to stability.
Learn morePartner Network
A growing network of churches and organizations working together.
Learn moreServing Springfield & Central Illinois
Working together with local churches, shelters, food banks, and community organizations across Central Illinois to create a network of hope and transformation.
From Addiction to Purpose: Kevin's Story
Three years ago, I walked through the doors of Washington Street Mission after 20 years of addiction. I was broken, homeless, and had lost everything - my family, my career, my dignity. The first thing they gave me wasn't a lecture or a form to fill out. It was a cup of hot coffee and someone who a...
Read the full storyPrayer Requests
Join us in lifting up these needs to the Lord.
Safety during winter cold snaps
Please pray for those sleeping outside in Sangamon County as temperatures drop below freezing. Pray that they find shelter and warmth, and that our outreach teams can reach them.
Healing for my children
My kids have been through so much. Please pray for their emotional healing and that they would know how much God loves them. We are at Inner City Mission and finally feel safe.
Washington Street Mission $2M state funding
Answered!Praise God! Governor Pritzker announced $2 million in funding for Springfield homeless services. Pray this funding is used wisely to help bring homelessness to functional zero by 2028.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Whether through prayer, giving goods, volunteering, or financial support— every act of compassion matters.