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Prenatal Classes – Fall 2025
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…
Mobile Food Pantry: September 2025 Schedule
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…
August is Catholic Charities Month
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…
New Office in Grundy County
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, has opened a new Aging & Disability Services office in Grundy County to better serve older adults, individuals with disabilities, and caregivers. Services include: Located at 1802 N Division St., Suite 102, Morris, IL (Entrance 2)By appointment only — Call 815-523-9918 or email agingservices@cc-doj.org.
Update: Senior Farmer’s Market Coupons
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
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
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…
Angel Appeal (matching donations)
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…
Head Start/Early Head Start/Expectant Mothers Program: Now Enrolling!
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•…
Back to School Fair 2025 – Kankakee and Iroquois Counties
2025 Kankakee/Iroquois County Back to School Fair This event is now full. Registration is closed. Monday, July 28, 2025 from 11:00am – 1:00pm St. Joseph Parish: 211 N. Center Avenue, Bradley, IL. (NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR!) Catholic Charities’ Back to School Fair for students from Kankakee and Iroquois Counties is…
