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Prenatal Classes
The Doula Program at Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet invites the community join FREE prenatal classes! Participants are encouraged to have a support person present for classes. Children are welcome! Food will be served! When: Starting April 2nd, 2024 Where: 203 N. Ottawa, Joliet This FREE group is open to…
Glazin’ the Trail 5k
Save the Date for our second annual Glazin’ the Trail 5k! Join us on Saturday, June 1st, 2024 on the beautiful campus of Kankakee Community College! Runners and walkers are welcome to follow a path along the river as they support the programs and services provided by Catholic Charities, Diocese…
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…
Mobile Food Pantry: March 2024 Schedule
The Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet Mobile Food Pantry delivers healthy food to people in need. All Mobile Food Pantries use a drive thru to distribute food. Please clear space in your trunk or backseat so volunteers can load boxes of food directly into your vehicle. Rain, snow or shine!…
Amazon Wish Lists
Donating items to Catholic Charities through our Amazon Wish Lists is easy and impactful! We keep the lists updated with the items most-needed at the shelters at any moment. These items range in cost, but some are only a few dollars – making this giving option affordable to anyone who…
Into the Desert (Counseling Group for Young Adults)
Catholic Charities’ Counseling Services presents group therapy designed specifically for young adults (ages 18-30). Into the Desert: Understanding our Psychological and Spiritual Needs Starts March 14th, 2024 Meets on Thursdays at 6:00PM 3040 Finley Road, Suite 200, Downers Grove To register, click here. Questions: Email counselingreferrals@cc-doj.org.
Back to School Fair 2024 – Kankakee and Iroquois Counties
2024 Kankakee/Iroquois County Back to School Fair Details coming soon! Catholic Charities’ Back to School Fair for students from Kankakee and Iroquois Counties will be conducted as a drive-thru event again this year. Join us at Kankakee Community College. Registration is mandatory and will open at the end of May! …
New Executive Director
Most Reverend Ronald A. Hicks (Bishop of Diocese of Joliet), and the Board of Directors at Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet have announced the appointment of Kathleen Langdon as Executive Director of the Agency. Langdon has worked at Catholic Charities for nine years and has served as Director of Development…
Help veterans with basic needs!
We are seeking gift card donations to help veterans (and their families) with basic needs. Recipients of the gift cards are participants in Catholic Charities’ Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program. This is a rapid rehousing/homeless prevention program that assists eligible veterans who are either homeless or imminently at…
Money Management Volunteers Needed (Will, Grundy, Kankakee and Iroquois Counties)
We are seeking volunteers for our Money Management Program. As a volunteer, you will provide basic money management services to low-income seniors who have difficulty budgeting, paying routine bills, and keeping track of financial matters. As a trained volunteer, you will use your valuable skills to help individuals who may not…