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Run/Walk to Benefit Catholic Charities in DuPage County
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet will benefit from The Human Race 5K run/fitness walk in Downers Grove. This fun event is on Saturday, April 27th and starts at 9:00am at The Esplanade at Locust Point (1901 W. Butterfield Road). To register or donate, click here and please choose “Catholic Charities, Diocese…
Daybreak Center Warming Center & Cold Shelter
Daybreak Center (611 E. Cass Street in Joliet) will be operating as a 24 hour warming center and cold shelter site for the next several days due to the sub-zero temperatures. Doors to the cold shelter will open at 5:00 PM tonight (Tuesday, January 29, 2019). Individuals who need shelter…
Early Childhood Services Division (Head Start) Severe Weather Closure
Due to inclimate sub-zero weather predicted for January 30, 2019 and January 31, 2019, center operations for Catholic Charities’ Early Childhood Services Division (Head Start) will be closed to children and families on those two days. Transportation services have been suspended until February 4, 2019. Center operations for children and…
Offices closed: Wednesday, January 30, 2019
As employee and client safety always come first, due to predicted extreme weather conditions forecasted on Wednesday, January 30, Catholic Charities will be closed on Wednesday, January 30. The predicted low temperatures coupled with very windy conditions will make it extremely dangerous to be out of doors. Thus, travel should…
Mobile Food Pantries: February 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…
Daybreak Center: overnight warming center
Catholic Charities’ Daybreak Center homeless shelter in Joliet is available as an official overnight warming center for anyone who needs to be protected from the cold temperatures. The warming center operates from 9:00 PM to 9:00 AM when temperatures are 20 degrees or less. Breakfast is provided. 611 E. Cass…
Live Well, Be Well Workshop: Kankakee
Are you an older adult with an ongoing health condition? Find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue; discover better nutrition and exercise choices; understand new treatment choices; and learn better ways to talk with your doctor and family about your health. Join the free, weekly “Live Well Be…
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…
