Contact

Lifespring Center is located at 517 College Avenue – Aurora, Illinois 60505

For information on volunteering, to schedule a “Coffee” or make a donation, contact:

Lynda Dorsch, Director

Phone: 630-952-1104

Email: ldorsch@waysidecross.org

For information about entering the Lifespring program, call:

Marquerite Blitch, Case Manager

Kim Swierenga, Case Manager

Phone: 630-851-0187

Ministry Philosophy

Lifespring's ministry philosophy is simple – ministering to the whole person by offering education through the four phases of the six month program, along with leading women and families into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a local body of believers.

Overview

Lifespring Ministry is Wayside's long term transitional living program for homeless women and women with children, who have lost their housing due to addiction, abuse or financial reasons. This safe, loving "family" environment has the capacity to house up to 57 women and children and provides a 6-month program teaching families the necessary skills to live independently.

Women are encouraged to face their problems, plan for their future, and work toward self-sufficiency. Through classes in parenting, finances, cooking/nutrition, GED and computer skills; and combined with Bible studies and professional Christian counselors available to the women and their children, we minister to the whole person.