Founded in 1954,

St. Leonard’s Ministries provides
comprehensive residential, case
management, and employment
services for those released from
prison without resources needed
to rebuild their lives. Recidivism
rates for former residents are
impressive — only 20%, while
the state average exceeds 50%.

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Gracie’s Coffee Shop

Gracie’s Coffee Shop, as a new component of St. Leonard’s Ministries (SLM), is currently in the development phase. Gracie’s has received some initial funding from the office of Local Initiatives to Support Communities and a generous grant from the Searle Funds at the Chicago Community Trust.
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