We are a non-profit group in Lake Zurich, Illinois who are working hard to help those around us who are hungry and struggling to stay in their homes.  We began in 2000 feeding 12 people on a Sunday night and have grown so much that we fed more than 9,000 people in 2009. 

Our mission statement explains our ministry:

In response to God’s call, Emmaus House is a ministry of hospitality dedicated to our neighbors who are struggling with poverty and its uncertainties.  We provide food, clothing and funding for shelter to families in need, helping them move from crisis to stability.  We strive to eliminate the social causes of poverty that affect the people we serve by raising awareness and advocating for change.

There are more homeless people in Lake County, Illinois than most people are aware of.  The Lake County Community Development Division, in cooperation with the Lake County Coalition for the Homeless,has conducted its annual Point-in-Time Count, a snapshot census of the homeless population. Data from the count has been developed into a report called Homelessness Counts in Lake County. This report explains who is homeless, why they became homeless, and how the community can help to eliminate homelessness.  Click HERE to download the latest report.