Archive for Fundraisers
Playing for Miracles 2019
Playing for Miracles is a fun and lively fundraiser, which will take place on Friday, November 15 at Carlisle Banquets (435 E. Butterfield Rd.) in Lombard. The event features open bar, dinner, charitable gaming, silent auction, and live auction! It’s sure to be a great time! Tickets are $175 each…
First Look for Charity 2019
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, along with 17 other charities, will benefit from First Look for Charity, the official kick-off to the Chicago Auto Show. The black-tie event will be held on Friday, February 8 at McCormick Place from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. Guests who purchase tickets through Catholic Charities,…
Christmas Appeal 2018
As you prepare for the Christmas season, perhaps you are contemplating where you will put your Christmas tree, which presents you will buy for loved ones, and what you will serve for dinner. Your celebrations will likely include family, friends, delicious food, gifts and lots of laughter. Now, for a…
#GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday is on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 — a great opportunity to kick off the giving season with a gift to local families and individuals who live in poverty. Once again this year, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet is proud to participate in Giving Tuesday! #GivingTuesday is a global day…
The Gift of Christmas
Looking to make a difference in the lives of our clients this Christmas season? The Gift of Christmas is our annual program that fulfills wish lists for individuals who are served by Catholic Charities in every program in all of the counties we serve. Read stories about each client and…
All Souls’ Day
Each year on All Souls’ Day (November 2), we pray of the memory of our loved ones who have gone to eternal rest. Through the mercy of God, we pray that they will rest in peace. In honor of All Souls’ Day, Catholic Charities is providing the opportunity to remember…
Save the Date: First Look for Charity 2019
Save the Date for First Look for Charity 2019! FIRST LOOK FOR CHARITY IS ONE OF CHICAGO’S GREATEST ONE-DAY FUNDRAISERS, REGULARLY GENERATING MORE THAN $2.5 MILLION FOR 18 AREA NONPROFITS, INCLUDING CATHOLIC CHARITIES, DIOCESE OF JOLIET. HELD AT MCCORMICK PLACE THE EVENING BEFORE THE CHICAGO AUTO SHOW OPENS, GUESTS ARE…
Playing for Miracles: Tickets on Sale NOW!
Playing for Miracles Friday, November 2, 2018 Carlisle Banquets, Lombard Join us for a night of charitable gaming to benefit the programs and services provided by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet. Enjoy an open bar, gourmet food stations, charitable gaming, silent auction, and live auction. Cocktail Attire. Don’t miss out…
Catholic Charities’ Month
At Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, we’re having a difficult time this summer and we need your help more than ever to prevent having to eliminate programs. August is a wonderful month in the Diocese of Joliet. Hot days and bright sunshine make for wonderful outdoor memories with family. Many…
Please help. We need an angel.
Thousands of local families are in crisis right now and need your help. Mothers of young children are on the verge of homelessness. Seniors don’t know how they will afford critical prescription medication. Veterans are struggling with mental health concerns and seek support. These scenarios are reality for so many…
