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Family Caregiver Education Series (Online)
Are you caring for an older family member? Join us on Wednesdays from noon – 1:00PM for a virtual/online series. Schedule: Sept. 9th: Finding Help and Accessing Services with Amanda Foltz, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet Sept. 16th: Hands-On Care: How to Safely Care for Your Family Member with a speaker…
Alzheimer’s Association Online Education Programs
Join Catholic Charities and the Alzheimer’s Association (Illinois Chapter) for a series of free virtual (online or by phone) programs this fall! August and September 2020 Schedule: COVID-19 and Caregiving: Wednesday, August 12 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. To register, click here! Dementia Conversations: Wednesday, August 26 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:30…
Emergency Services for Grundy and Kendall Counties
Catholic Charities’ Emergency Services for individuals who live in Grundy and Kendall Counties is available each Wednesday from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM at 519 W. Illinois Street in Morris. Services also available by appointment on other days. Emergency Services and Homelessness Prevention: Vouchers for food, travel, clothing, and furniture….
Free Online Tai Chi Classes!
Join Catholic Charities’ Aging and Disability Services for free online Tai Chi Classes from the comfort of your own home! If you are age 60 or older, you’re welcome to experience this gentle exercise class designed for all fitness levels! You are guaranteed to feel energized without even breaking a…
Crafting Connections: Kankakee County
Join Catholic Charities for two upcoming Crafting Connections sessions! To ensure safe social distancing, each session will be live online. These classes are FREE and all crafting supplies will be delivered to your home! Friday, July 31st, 2020 @ 1:30PM-3:30PM Pre-registration is required by Friday, July 24th, 2020. Please call…
Mobile Food Pantry: August 2020
The Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet Mobile Food Pantry delivers healthy food (meat, produce, and non perishable items) to people in need. All Mobile Food Pantries will use a “drive thru” method to distribute food during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please clear space in your trunk or backseat so volunteers can load boxes of…
Back to School Fair Registration
Each summer, Catholic Charities hosts three Back to School Fairs to help prepare children from low-income households for the new school year. This year, the Fairs have been modified to ensure safe social distancing. Registration is required for each of the Fairs. Each Fair will be conducted as a drive-thru…
Mobile Food Pantries: July 2020
The Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet Mobile Food Pantry delivers healthy food (meat, produce, and non perishable items) to people in need. All Mobile Food Pantries will use a “drive thru” method to distribute food during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please clear space in your trunk or backseat so volunteers can…
Live Well, Be Well Workshop (all counties)
Take Charge of Your Health: Live Well Be Well Workshop Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet in partnership with AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois presents a FREE series of classes for older adults called “Live Well Be Well.” Are you an older adult with an ongoing health condition? This series will help you…
Crafting Connections (Kankakee County)
Join Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet for a FREE online Crafting Connections class for seniors! Participants will decorate a cheerful flower pot for summer! All necessary supplies for the craft will be delivered to each participant’s home prior to class. Crafting Connections will be held on Thursday, July 9th. Choose…
