Support for
people and
families in crisis.

Project 61 is a Christian ministry in Sullivan, Illinois. We serve people struggling with addiction and single mothers and children in crisis.

About Project 61

An aerial view of Project 61’s tree-lined campus in Sullivan, Illinois

How Project 61 started

Our founders saw gaps in support for people struggling with addiction and for mothers and children in crisis. Project 61 grew out of those experiences and the message of Isaiah 61. Our ministry is based on a 33-acre campus in Sullivan.

Meet our founders

Project 61 founders Merv and Lorene Yoder — Merv & Lorene Yoder

Members of Project 61’s board of directors outside the campus building — Our board of directors

Project 61 administrators Jason and Carol Beachy with their family — Jason & Carol Beachy

What we do

Help for mothers
and children

Ask about support

Our work with single mothers and children includes help with housing, food, clothing, mentoring, and education. Contact us to ask about current support and availability.

Cafe 61 in Arthur

Cafe 61 is part of Project 61 Ministries. The cafe’s purpose is to help fund the ministry, give residents a place to volunteer, and serve the local community. Stan and Gina Overholt are leading the cafe.

Cafe 61 updates

Coffee and an open book, from Project 61’s Cafe 61 feature

October30Friday · 2026

Fall fundraising
banquet

Our third annual benefit banquet will feature guest speaker Steventhen Holland. See the event details for attendance information.

Arthur Christian School · Arthur, IllinoisDoors open at 5:00 p.m.

How you can help

Flowers and green grounds surrounding the Project 61 Ministries entrance sign in Sullivan

Donate

Donations help cover housing, food, clothing, mentoring, and other ministry needs.

Make a donation

Volunteer

If you’d like to volunteer, get in touch with our administrator, Jason Beachy, to ask where help is currently needed.

Ask about volunteering

Support for
people and
families in crisis.

How Project 61 started