Mobile Food Pantry: June 2023 Schedule
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The Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet Mobile Food Pantry delivers healthy food to people in need. All Mobile Food Pantries use a drive thru to distribute food. Please clear space in your trunk or backseat so volunteers can load boxes of food directly into your vehicle. Rain, snow or shine!…
Angel Appeal Donations Matched (up to $50,000)!
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Dear Friend,The high prices of food have profoundly impacted our clients. Even providing essential items like eggs andmilk has become unattainable for many households. We believe that nobody should have to worry about howto feed their children or if they will have a safe place to sleep. Thankfully, angels live…
May
2023 Back to School Fairs
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Catholic Charities hosts three Back to School Fairs each summerto serve students from low-income households. Free backpacks filled with school supplies are distributed at events in Kankakee County (which also serves Iroquois County), Will County, and DuPage County. Each event is a drive-through. Registration is mandatory to receive supplies. To…
Community Partnership Luncheon
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Join us for a Community Partnership Luncheon at Harrah’s Hotel and Convention Center (151 N. Joliet Street, Joliet) on May 31st, from 11:45am – 1:15pm. We are proud to announce guest speaker Congresswoman Lauren Underwood! All attendees to this free event MUST RSVP to Ericka: ewilliams@cc-doj.org or 815-483-3056.
Educational Opportunities for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
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Educational opportunities for family caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s Facilitated by the Alzheimer’s Association Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia Tuesday, May 2, 2023 from 2:00 – 3:00pm Learn basic information on the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, stages, risk factors, research and FDA-approved treatments. Dementia Conversations Tuesday, June 6, 2023 from…
Jan
Stepping Up (virtual class)
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Join Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, for a FREE virtual class promoting empowerment, peace, and coping with life during difficult seasons. Meeting virtually on Tuesdays for eight weeks starting January 31st, 10:00–11:30 AM. More than ever, we need to take care of ourselves and keep moving in a positive direction….
Telephone Reassurance Program: Intergenerational Project
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We are looking for adults from Kankakee, Grundy, and Will counties 60+ who areinterested in receiving friendly phone calls from a Lewis University student!The program will run from January – April 2023, with the option to stay in the program after that.Benefits Include: *Connect from the comfort of home*Build stronger…