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Senior Corps Week
Catholic Charities proudly provides two Senior Corps Programs: the Senior Companion Program and the Foster Grandparent Program. This week we celebrate the committed individuals who volunteer their time and energy to help others within this programs. Senior Corps volunteers work in countless ways to make our communities stronger. Senior Companion…
Our offices will be closed on 2/9/18
Our offices will be closed on Friday, February 9, 2018 due to extreme weather conditions. Our shelters will remain open to serve the community. We will re-open on Monday, February 12, 2018.
The Human Race 5k walk/run to benefit Catholic Charities
Join Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet as we participate in this year’s The Human Race 5k walk/run to benefit over 70 local charities! What? 5k Run/Fitness Walk – A family friendly fundraiser When? Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. Where? The Esplanade at Locust Point, 1901 W. Butterfield Road,…
Catholic Charities Named Project Protect Program Facilitator in Will County
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet is pleased to announce that the Will County “Project Protect” program will officially join the agency as of January 1, 2017. This program is part of the Agency’s Counseling division and serves clients throughout Will County. The Illinois Supreme Court mandates all parents and guardians…
Catholic Charities Named Ombudsman Program Grantee
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet is pleased to announce that the State of Illinois’ long-term care Ombudsman Program will officially join the agency as of April 1, 2016. This program is part of the Agency’s Aging and Disability Services division and serves clients in Kankakee, Will, and Grundy Counties. The…
Offices Closed: Monday, February 2nd, 2015
Due to extreme weather conditions, our offices will be closed on Monday, February 2nd. Our shelters will remain open.
Fifth Third Bank Donation
THANK YOU to Fifth Third Bank for a $5,000 donation to Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet to help fund our Money Management Program! Catholic Charities’ Money Management Program offers eligible older adults (in Kankakee, Grundy, Iroquois, and Will Counties) basic assistance with money management tasks such as balancing the checkbook;…
Mark Your Calendar — Head Start Summer Open Houses!
Our Early Childhood Services Division is hosting a series of open houses at our Head Start sites the week of July 21 – 25th. Each open house will take place from 2:30 – 5:30pm at the following locations: Monday, July 21st: Felman Early Childhood Center (200 S. Desplaines St. in…
Catholic Charities Receives Grant from DuPage Community Foundation
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet was one of 22 not-for-profit organizations in DuPage County to receive a grant from the 2014 Spring Community Needs Grant Cycle of The DuPage Community Foundation. The grant, awarded during a special distribution breakfast on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at the Glen Oak Country Club,…
Head Start Recruitment Fun Fair in Bolingbrook!
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet is hosting a Head Start recruitment fun fair at Good Shepherd Head Start Center (151 East Briarcliff at New Song Church) in Bolingbrook on Saturday, May 3rd from 11:00am – 3:00pm. This is a great opportunity to register your child (six weeks to five years…
