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A Matter of Balance: Manteno
Do you have concerns about falling? Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A MATTER OF BALANCE is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. This program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls. YOU WILL LEARN TO: view falls as controllable set…
Tai Chi Classes in Bradley
Tai Chi classes, sponsored by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet begin on January 24th in Bradley. If you are age 50 or older, join us for this free, gentle exercise class designed for all fitness levels! This class will consist of therapeutic Tai Chi chair exercises, full body stretching, and…
DuPage Human Race
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet will benefit from the 7th Annual Human Race 5K run/fitness walk in Downers Grove. This fun event is on April 28 and starts at 9:00am at Esplanade at Locust Point (1901 Butterfield Road). Register at www.dupagehumanrace.org and please choose “Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet” to…
Citizenship Workshop
Catholic Charities will participate in a Citizenship Workshop on December 16, 2017 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at 309 N. Eastern Avenue in Joliet. This event provides the opportunity for consultations, assistance completing application for naturalization, and information about free citizenship classes. To learn more about the Citizenship Workshop,…
December Mobile Food Pantries
The Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet Mobile Food Pantry is a traveling food pantry that delivers nutritious food (meat, produce and nonperishable items) to people in need. Participants are asked to bring bags, laundry baskets, boxes, carts or wagons to transport your food and grocery products through the line and…
Volunteer at Daybreak Center this weekend!
Our Board of Young Professionals is looking for volunteers to serve at Daybreak Center in Joliet this Saturday, December 9 from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. Come help us feed our community! If you are interested in helping, please email Michael Sweeney at mjsweene@gmail.com today!
Concert to Benefit Daybreak Center
The Joliet American Legion Band (sponsored by American Legion Post 1080) presents the 35th Annual Sounds of Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 10th, 2017, at 2:00pm at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet. Doors open at 1:00pm. Admission: A generous donation of non-perishable food or paper products (please check expiration…
Giving Tuesday!
Once again this year, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet is proud to participate in Giving Tuesday! #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday…
Christmas Giving Opportunities in Will County
Catholic Charities’ Daybreak Center is a homeless shelter that serves low income individuals and families in the Will County area. We provide housing and emergency shelter for men, women, and children coming from all religious and ethnic backgrounds. We are available for those in need 24 hours per day, 365…
Volunteer Santa needed in DuPage County
SEEKING SANTA CLAUS! Can you (or someone you know) help? We need a volunteer Santa Claus (with his own costume) to pass out gifts and visit with children at our homeless shelter in DuPage County on Monday, December 4th at 6:00PM. Interested? Please email Amy Brown at abrown@cc-doj.org. Thank you!
