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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…
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…
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…
