Loyola Street Medicine

The Loyola Street Medicine is a student chapter of Chicago Street Medicine. We strive to serve both the medical and non-medical needs of individuals experiencing homelessness. This population disproportionately suffers from acute and chronic illnesses, mental illness, and trauma, and lacks adequate access to primary care providers. Additionally, the homeless community has been particularly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent closure of many area shelters.

As part of Chicago Street Medicine, we partner with other organizations, including Housing Forward and The Night Ministry to provide medical care at a weekly clinic, engage in street outreach at the CTA blue line Forest Park station, and assemble hygiene kits for distribution to unhoused individuals. 

Our current work:

- Preparing and delivering meals

- Assembling hygiene kits

- Coats / socks / blanket drive

- Providing healthcare to clients

- Wellness checks and educational programming 

We need your help to continue this much-needed effort, so please donate! A $50 donation can provide breakfast for as many as 30 people. 

All donations go directly towards meal deliveries, hygiene products, PPE, and medical supplies.

Thank you in advance for your donation and for helping support our community members!

For more information:

Loyola Street Medicine: www.loyolastreetmedicine.com/

https://ssom.luc.edu/news/stories/chicagostreetmedicine.html

Chicago Street Medicine: www.chicagostreetmedicine.org