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The Safety of Our Clients
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet recently learned that James Nowak, a former Catholic priest who has been accused of child sexual abuse, has moved into a hotel next to one of our Catholic Charities’ offices. Catholic Charities was unaware of this arrangement and only learned of it from a television…
Relatives Raising Children (Kankakee County)
Relatives Raising Children: Educational Group and Food Box Program sponsored by Catholic Charities in partnership with the Northern Illinois Food Bank and Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging. This program is for grandparents (or other relatives) raising non-biological children. Sessions include an educational topic pertinent to your unique caregiving role….
A Matter of Balance: Morris
A Matter of Balance: 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: –…
Stepping Up Classes in Downers Grove
Join Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet for a class that promotes empowerment, prosperity and personal change! Stepping Up (formerly Out of Poverty) is a group that helps participants understand themselves and move toward achieving important personal goals. Stepping Up participants learn to set goals; manage time and money; and take…
Financial Planning Workshop
Join Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet for a FREE Financial Planning Workshop! Dan Fitzgerald, a professional with experience as an auditor and senior accountant, will present guidelines for personal financial responsibility. Tuesday, July 17th from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM 3130 Finley Road, Suite 520, Downers Grove The workshop is…
FREE Matter of Balance Classes in Crest Hill
Do you have concerns about falling? Many older adults experience concerns about falls 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…
June is World Elder Abuse Month
The International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations (UN) launched the first World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on June 15, 2006 in an effort to unite communities around the world in raising awareness about elder abuse. WEAAD serves as…
Downers Grove Office Open House
Join us on Wednesday, July 18th from 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM for an Open House at our Downers Grove office: 3130 Finley Road, Suite 520 in Downers Grove. This is a great opportunity to see our new space, meet staff, and learn more about the programs and services we…
Will County Counseling Office Has Moved!
Our Will County counseling office has relocated to a new space in downtown Joliet. This office is conveniently located near public transportation to best serve the needs of clients. The new location for Catholic Charities Counseling Services is: Joliet Executive Centre 58 E. Clinton Street, Suite 200 Joliet, IL 60432…
Daybreak Center’s New Adult Education Center
We are so excited to announce the opening of the new Adult Education Center at our Daybreak Center homeless shelter in Joliet! This new space includes a classroom where our clients participate in courses and meetings which will help them to secure employment and work toward their goals. The project…
