A West Side church hosted a 5K run fundraiser on Saturday to help recover from a theft that caused thousands of dollars in damage and set back plans to open a new children’s church.

A West Side church was burglarized overnight, according to its pastor, with the alleged thieves stealing property worth thousands of dollars.

As colder temperatures set in and rain chances increase, a nonprofit organization has opened its doors to provide shelter for those without a place to go.

Pastor Jimmy Robles said a shower is something a lot of people take for granted. But that’s not the case at Last Chance Ministries.

A school supply drive is less than two weeks away, but a local ministry needs help to make the event successful.

A local ministry is preparing for its 17th annual “Back to School Bash” for students in kindergarten through college.

Last Chance Ministries was burglarized and vandalized overnight -- the inside of their church and their shuttle busses were hit.

A project aimed at providing housing for the homeless has hit some roadblocks since its inception.

RELATE: Cold & cloudy Friday, More wintry weather expected by Sunday nightA combination of cold temperatures and rain is something area shelters, such as The Salvation Army, are very familiar with. Local organizations and church groups, such as Last Chance Ministries, have opened their doors to provide comfort during frigid nights. Jamie Llamas, a community organizer with Last Chance Ministries, said she immediately planned to assist the community as soon as she heard the weather forecast. The Salvation Army will be giving away blankets and cold-weather gear to those it cannot accept in the shelter due to limited space. Last Chance Ministries said it would be housing folks and providing shelter until the cold weather subsides.