Mobile Food Pantry: February/March 2021
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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” method to distribute food during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please clear space in your trunk or backseat so volunteers can load boxes of food directly into your…
Wits Workout (Grundy County)
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Did you know that social connectedness and intellectual engagement are two lifestyle factors that contribute to your brain’s health? Simply put, coming together and learning new things is good for your noggin! Join the Wits Workout group where you’ll engage in all kinds of interactive puzzles and games and learn…
Stepping Up (All Counties)
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Stepping Up classes begin on March 9th, 2021! Stepping Us is a virtual class promoting empowerment, peace and ways to cope with life during this difficult season. More than ever we need to take care of ourselves and keep moving in a positive direction. Stepping Up is a group that…
Bingocize (Grundy and Will Counties)
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Bingo + Exercise = Bingocize®BINGOCIZE® is a 10-week health promotion program for seniors that combines the game of bingo with fall prevention exercise. Play bingo with us online and meet new people while learning about techniques to reduce falls.Grundy County: When: Tuesday & Thursday morningsApril 1st- June 10, 2021Time: 11:00-12:00PMWhere:…
Crafting Connections: February and March 2021
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Join Catholic Charities for FREE Crafting Connections sessions! These programs are conducted online from the comfort of your own home. All supplies are provided by the program. All seniors from the counties listed are welcome to join! Upcoming sessions: Tuesday, February 9, 2021 from 11:00am – 12:00pm: Create valentines using…
Head Start/Early Head Start/Expectant Mothers Program: Now Enrolling!
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Catholic Charities’ Early Childhood Services Division in Will County is now enrolling children from six weeks through five years old at all of their locations. There is no fee for part-day Head Start. – Center Base (part day/full day)– Home Base– Expectant Mothers Head Start Provides:• Family engagement• Health services•…
Senior Companion Volunteers Needed
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Volunteer opportunities with Catholic Charities’ Senior Companion Program (SCP) are available in Grundy, Iroquois, Kankakee, and Will Counties. Serving as a Senior Companion is a fulfilling way to meet new people and give back to the community. This is strictly a friendly visit; no homecare duties are involved. Senior Companions…