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Prenatal Classes – Winter 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…
Coldest Night of the Year 2025
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 22, 2025 at 5:00PM Click here…
Giving Tuesday 2024
This Giving Tuesday, Double Your Impact! Giving Tuesday (12/3) is the day to make a life-changing difference for families in need. At Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, we’re raising funds to support St. Joseph’s Place, our brand-new transitional housing program in DuPage County. This program provides formerly homeless families with a…
Mobile Food Pantry: January 2024 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…
The Gift of Christmas 2024
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…
All Souls’ Day 2024
As we approach All Souls’ Day (November 2), we invite you to honor the memory of a loved one who has passed away by donating to Catholic Charities. Your contribution will help provide vital services, including food, shelter, and assistance to those in need, continuing their legacy of compassion and…
Expanded Aging and Disability Services
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, is excited to announce the expansion of its Aging and Disability Services, funded by AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois, to better serve seniors and individuals with disabilities. These new services aim to improve quality of life, promote independence, and support those in need. Beginning October 1, Catholic…
August is Catholic Charities Month
August is Catholic Charities Month, and we have a heartfelt request. While manyof us associate summer with carefree days and fun activities, it is important to remember thatsummer brings unique challenges for those living in poverty. At Catholic Charities, Diocese ofJoliet, the need is greater than ever. Extreme heat can…
Angel Appeal (matching donations)
Dear Friend, My heart is heavy as I write to you today. The weight of the struggles faced by many in our community sits heavily on my shoulders, but I’m reaching out with hope and determination, knowing that together, we can make a difference.Today, we have the opportunity to be…
