Housing Assistance Resources & Wayside’s Residential Programs

Are you behind on rent, facing eviction, or worried about losing your home? Getting connected to the right local agency is an important first step.

Wayside Cross Ministries does not provide financial assistance to pay rent, mortgages, or utility bills. For help with those expenses, contact the community resources below directly.

Facing Eviction or Need Help Paying Rent?

Aurora and Nearby Communities

Contact Hesed House: Call 630-897-2156 or visit its Need Help page. Select the option for emergency rental assistance and follow the intake instructions.  You can also visit the City of Aurora’s housing resource directory for housing assistance and community referrals.

Ask the agency whether your address qualifies, whether assistance is currently available, and what documents you need to apply.

DuPage County

Contact DuPage County Community Services: Call 630-407-6500 and ask to speak with an intake specialist about rent assistance or homelessness prevention. See the rent assistance listing for application information.

Already without housing or seeking emergency shelter? Call DuPagePads at 630-682-3846, option 1, or visit its Need Help page for shelter access and referrals to community prevention services.

Live in Another Community?

Call 211 or visit 211 Illinois to find housing, rent, and utility assistance resources serving your area.

Your city, county, or township’s official website may also list local assistance agencies. Search for “rental assistance” or “homelessness prevention” with your community’s name.

Assistance depends on eligibility, service area, and available funding. Contact the agency directly to confirm current options.

What Wayside Cross Ministries Provides

Wayside Cross Ministries offers temporary shelter and supportive services within structured, Bible-based, Christ-centered residential discipleship and recovery programs.

Our residents find a loving environment where they can rebuild their lives through biblical counseling, spiritual growth, mentoring, practical life skills, and preparation for greater independence. Housing is provided as part of participation in these programs.

Master’s Touch: Residential Recovery and Discipleship for Men

Master’s Touch combines shelter, biblical counseling, discipleship, mentoring, and work rehabilitation to help men address addiction and other life-controlling struggles.

Learn about Master’s Touch and program admission.

For information about entering the program: Call 630-723-3422.

Lifespring: Transitional Living for Women and Women with Children

Lifespring provides safe shelter and supportive care within a Christ-centered transitional living program for single women and women with children. Residents receive biblical guidance, life skills instruction, mentoring, and support as they work toward stability and independent living.

Learn about Lifespring and program admission.

For information about entering the program: Call 630-851-0187.

Contact the appropriate ministry to discuss admission requirements and current availability.

If your immediate need is money to remain in your current home, please contact the housing assistance resources listed above.