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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…
December 2018 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…
#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…
Office closed due to weather: Monday, November 26, 2018
As employee and client safety always come first, due to predicted extreme weather conditions throughout the night and morning hours, Catholic Charities will be closed on Monday, November 26, 2018. The predicted heavy snow amounts coupled with high winds will likely cause drifting snow and white-out conditions which may make…
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…
