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About San Jose Obrero Mission

Location:

1856 S. Loomis, Chicago, IL 60608, US

Mission Statement

The mission of San Jose Obrero Mission is to provide interim housing and supportive services to homeless individuals and families in Latino communities. The main objective is to enable participants to become stable, self sufficient, and contributing members of society.

Our Values

• We value the right to quality services delivered with respect and empathy.
• We value the diversity and individuality of all participants.
• We value the self-determination and self-worth of each participant.
• We value the skills, strengths, and resources that each participant brings to the program.
• We value the physical and emotional well-being of all participants.

Our Approach

• SJOM fosters an environment where the services provided are driven largely by the needs and goals of the participants.
• SJOM recognizes and builds on participants' strengths.
• SJOM advocates for the rights of participants.
• SJOM fosters an environment in which all people can feel safe without regard to race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or age.

Description

San Jose Obrero Mission is an Interim Housing Program in Chicago providing 120-day residential and support services for individuals and families who are homeless. Although focused particularly on providing services for Spanish-speaking participants, SJOM's services are offered on a non-discriminatory basis to people of all races, religions, sexual orientation, and national orgins. The primary goal of the program is to assist and support participants as they stabilize their lives and prepare to move to permanent housing.

Program participants comment that they enjoy the "ambiente" and "convivencia" at the Mission, meaning that the atmosphere and sharing among staff and participants are pleasant and supportive. The food reminds many of home. In a setting where their language is spoken and their culture understood, Participants feel accepted and supported and, as a result, are better able to succeed in the hard work of moving toward stability. All of SJOM's direct service staff have cross-cultural experience and are required to be bilingual in Spanish and English.