Family moves to central Illinois to open ‘Monarch’s Haven’

HOOPESTON, IL (WCIA) — A family from Indiana recently made a life-changing decision to sell everything they owned and relocate to central Illinois with the goal of helping others. Jenny and Jason Gomez are the soon-to-be owners of Monarch’s Haven.

“I just really felt like this is where God wanted me,” said Jenny Gomez.

The couple believes that calling led them to the small community of Hoopeston. Their goal is to make a positive impact and fill a void in the community.

“We met some of the people here, different demographics, and I felt when she said she felt called here I felt it too,” explained Jason Gomez.

Monarch’s Haven will aim to provide essential services for both the homeless and families facing difficult times.

“We want to do a meal ministry and a day center for people to be able to help them with just having a place to hang out,” said Jenny. “If they need help with job applications, applying for assistance, applying for social…