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We need volunteers in Joliet!
The Jewel grocery store at 1401 W. Jefferson St. in Joliet is once again generously helping Catholic Charities with Thanksgiving and Christmas boxed meals to provide to the hungry this holiday season. We are seeking volunteers to sit at a table inside the Jewel store to collect donations for this…
A Matter of Balance Program in Kankakee
Do you have concerns about falling? Many older adults restrict their activities as a result of these concerns. A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. Join Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet on Wednesday mornings from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM on…
Free Tai Chi Classes for Seniors in Manteno
Tai Chi Class Sponsored by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet Manteno Church of the Nazarene (689 N. Locust in Manteno) Friday afternoons from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM November 3, 10, 17 December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Individuals age 60 and older are welcome to join us for a…
Fight Fraud: Guard Your Medicare Card
If you have Medicare, you can protect your identity and help prevent health care fraud by guarding your Medicare card like you would a credit card. Identity theft from stolen Medicare Numbers is becoming more common. Medicare’s here to help by removing Social Security Numbers from Medicare cards and replacing…
Desperate donation need at Daybreak Center
Daybreak Center homeless shelter is currently in desperate need of twin size sheets and blankets as well as bath towels and washcloths. Items should be white and new (or like new). This is an immediate need. Please drop off donations to: 611 E. Cass St., Joliet, IL 60432 Questions? Call…
Volunteers needed at Lockport donation center
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet is currently seeking volunteers to help on a regular basis at their donation center, The Giving Tree (3016 S. State St. in Lockport). Volunteers are needed to help receive, sort, and hang clothes in the center, which provides clothing and household items free of cost…
Sharing the Warmth 2017
For the 16th year, we are proud to invite you to participate in Catholic Charities’ Christmas Outreach Program: Sharing the Warmth. Sharing the Warmth is a simple, rewarding way to send someone a message that they are loved and appreciated. Based on your interest and financial commitment, you will be…
Honor your loved ones for All Souls’ Day
Blessed are the souls who are remembered by the living. On All Souls’ Day, we are called to remember our loved ones who have died and to pray for their joyful reunion with the Lord. Throughout our lives, we must sadly say goodbye to those who go before us to…
Free Employment Support Group
Join us for an Employment Support Group on September 22 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at 3130 Finley Rd., Suite 520 in Downers Grove. Tony Patanella, a former human resources executive, will present on employment issues to help participants learn skills to help obtain jobs. Participants will learn tools…
Fun volunteer opportunity available!
Want to help Catholic Charities (mostly) from the comfort of your own home? Are you also willing to make face to face contact to secure raffle prizes and silent auction items. Yes? Then, please join our raffle prize committee! We can’t wait to meet you! Please email Marianne at mmelcher@cc-doj.org…
