Compassion Ministries

We desire to love our neighbors in word and deed, which is why Harvest is equipped to help those who are not members or regular attenders of one of Harvest’s campuses. 

Here are some resources available to you.

Harvest Hope Centers
Located in Rolling Meadows, Elgin, and Crystal Lake, the mission of the Hope Center is to provide tangible help and hope in Jesus’ name to all those in need. If you would benefit from the assistance of the Hope Center, we are here to serve you and come alongside you in your time of need.  


Harvest Bible Chapel
Located in six locations across Chicagoland, find the one near you and reach out to the Campus Pastor.  

Financial Assistance / Utilities 

One-time assistance with utility payments is often available through local townships based on funding and availability. 

Catholic Charities 

Cook County: 847-376-2100 

Kane County: 847-742-4525 

McHenry County: 815-344-6956 

 

CEDA (Rent, Mortgage, Utility, Gas assistance) 

847-392-2332 

www.cedanorthwest.org 

 

Center for Concern  

Des Plaines, Park Ridge, Maine Townships 

847-823-0453 

 

LIHEAP 

Serving ComEd and Nicor, this service is found through the local housing authority or you can apply directly through your utility company. 

 

Phone Service 

Emergency phone lines are available through local phone carriers such as AT&T 

 

Legal Aid 

Administer Justice 

Kane County: 847-844-1100 

 

Prairie State Legal Services 

Kane County: 630-232-9415 

McHenry and Lake Counties: 847-662-6925 

 

Harvest Groups Podcast

Helpful conversations about Community and Discipleship Groups (D-Groups) at
Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicago.
Community Group Leader Podcast
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 1
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 2
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 3
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 4
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 5
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 6
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 7
D Group Leader Podcast
D-Group Starter Guide Conversation 1 | Share Your Story
D-Group Starter Guide Conversation 2 | Goals and Expectations
D-Group Starter Guide Conversation 3 | HEAR Journals and Scripture Memory
D-Group Starter Guide Conversation 4 | Accountability and Prayer
Conversation 1 D-Group Multiply Guide | Who, Why, Where?
Bonus Episode 1 | Am I Ready to Lead a D-Group?
Conversation 2 D-Group Multiply Guide | Identifying Potential Members
Bonus Episode 2 | How to Select the Right People for Your D Group
Conversation 3 D-Group Multiply Guide | Inviting Potential Members
Bonus Episode 3 | How to Invite People to Your D-Group
Conversation 4 D-Group Multiply Guide | Celebrate & Commission

Community Group Outreach/Service Ideas

Create homeless blessing bags together, distribute to homeless outreach in area or keep in your car to give out.  

Serve at The Ruth Project either downtown Elgin or at the farm 

Serve together at Feed My Starving Children 

Contact campus ministry team to “adopt” a single mother in the congregation, and provide her with ongoing support (babysitting, groceries, gifts of encouragement)  

Contact local elementary/middle/high school and ask to provide regular blessing baskets to teachers   

Contact local senior/assisted living facility and offer to host a praise and worship night or ongoing Bible study 

Serve at local soup kitchen  

Sign up to serve with Habitat for Humanity  

Find more Volunteer opportunities at https://www.volunteermatch.org/ 

Contact the Lead Team