A Matter of Balance (Wilmington)

Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A MATTER OF BALANCE is an award-winning  program facilitated by Catholic Charities and designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. This program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls. YOU WILL LEARN TO: view falls as controllable set goals…

Donate to help fund our Back to School Fairs

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet is already busy preparing for our 2019 Back to School Fairs. We provide these fairs to ensure that each student who lives in poverty is prepared to learn and succeed when they return to school in the fall. As the new school year approaches, many parents experience anxiety as…

Counseling Appointments Available!

The counseling program at Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet has immediate openings for new clients this summer in Downers Grove and Joliet! Counseling services are available in English or Spanish. Catholic Charities Counseling Services provides outpatient counseling. Individual, group, family, and couples therapy are offered, in addition to specialized services…

Crafting Connections (Manteno)

Crafting Connections, a class sponsored by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, will take place on Friday, July 12, 2019 from 2:00PM – 4:00PM at Oak Ridge Clubhouse (1099 Oak Ridge Drive) in Manteno. This class is free and open to all older adults. Participants will create a beautiful watercolor mosaic…

Mobile Food Pantries: June 2019

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…

Board of Young Professionals Meet & Greet

Our Board of Young Professionals is expanding and seeking new members! Membership is open to young professionals, ages 21-40, who are committed to helping the poor and vulnerable in their communities. This is a great opportunity to network with other professionals and gain board experience. Meetings are held throughout the…

Crafting Connections (Kankakee)

Join Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet for a FREE Crafting Connections class for seniors on Thursday, June 6, 2019 from 2:00PM – 4:00PM at River Station Residences (245 S. 6th Ave.) in Kankakee. Class participants will create a beautiful paper mosaic canvas. Pre-registration is required for this event. To register,…

Help with Housing in Ford and Iroquois Counties

Live Well, Be Well with Diabetes (Channahon)

Are you an older adult with type 2 diabetes? Learn the skills needed for the day-to-day management of diabetes; how to maintain and/or increase activities; and learn tips on talking with your doctor and family about your diabetes. Register today for a free Live Well, Be Well with Diabetes workshop…

Foster Grandparent Volunteers Needed in Will County

Catholic Charities’ Foster Grandparent Program is seeking volunteers in Will County for the upcoming school year! Foster Grandparents are role models, mentors, and friends to local children with exceptional needs. The program provides a way for volunteers (age 55 and over) to stay active by serving children and youth in…