Mobile Food Pantry: January 2026 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 distribute food through a drive-thru. Please clear space in your trunk or backseat so volunteers can load food boxes directly into your vehicle—rain, snow, or shine! Dates and times are…
Nov
The Gift of Christmas 2025
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This holiday season, Catholic Charities invites you to share the spirit of giving through our “Gift of Christmas” program. Take a few minutes to read the stories of our clients—individuals and families in need within your own community—and find someone you’d like to help. You can choose to support a…
Daybreak Center Donation Update
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Due to the overwhelming generosity this holiday season, Daybreak is temporarily pausing the acceptance of used and gently used item donations while we organize and distribute these gifts. ✔️ Food donations — welcome ✔️ Monetary donations — welcome Thank you for supporting our work and for helping those in need….
Coldest Night of the Year 2026
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The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly fundraising walk in support of local charities, including Catholic Charities’ Daybreak Center and Kathy Paulsen Hope House. Let’s change the tune for people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness…because it’s cold out there. Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 5:00PM Click here…
Oct
All Souls’ Day
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As All Souls’ Day (November 2) approaches, we pause to remember those who have gone before us —loved ones whose lives continue to shine in our hearts. Click here to donate to Catholic Charities in memory of a loved one. We invite you to honor their memory with a gift…
Sep
Prenatal Classes – Fall 2025
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The Doula Program at Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, invites the community to join FREE prenatal classes! Participants are encouraged to have a support person present for classes. Children are welcome! Food will be served! The Catholic Charities Doula Program invites all expecting parents in the community to our free…
August is Catholic Charities Month
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While summer is a time of rest and recreation for many, it can be especially difficult for those living in poverty. At Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, we are seeing a growing demand for essential services. Without air conditioning, extreme heat can pose serious health risks. Rising food and housing…





