Mobile Food Pantry: July/August 2025 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…
Angel Appeal (matching donations)
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Right now, you have the opportunity to be a guardian angel to those in need. An anonymous donor has generously pledged to match all donations to Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet—dollar for dollar—up to $50,000 for ourAngel Appeal. Please make your gift by clicking here or calling 815-724-1140. Join us in…
Update: Senior Farmer’s Market Coupons
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We’re excited to announce that the temporary funding delay for the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program has been resolved. If you received a 2025 coupon booklet, you are now cleared to use your vouchers! Please spread the word to fellow participants! Thank you for your patience and understanding. If you…
Kindred Spirits: Young Adult Support Group
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Presented by Catholic Charities Counseling ServicesWednesdays | 6:30–7:30 PMJune 11 – August 6, 2025Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Room 215701 S. Eola Road, Aurora, IL Are you a young adult navigating the challenges of growing up, finding your path, or just trying to make sense of it all? You’re not…
Take Action: Help Save Head Start
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The federal budget proposal includes a plan to eliminate funding for Head Start. This program helps low-income households with young children in our community and throughout the nation. At Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, we provide Head Start services in Will County. This includes five Head Start Centers (in Joliet…
Prenatal Classes – Spring 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…
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•…