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Back to School Fair Registration (NOW OPEN!)
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…
Prenatal and Childbirth Class (Will County)
Catholic Charities’ Healthy Families Illinois Doula Program invites you to join their prenatal group. This FREE group is open to all pregnant mothers and partners/support people in Will County! Join us weekly for evidence based information provided to you by seasoned doulas & certified lactation counselors. We also have…
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: June 15th
June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). It can be difficult for older individuals to stay involved with and connected to our communities as they age. As a result, older people are more likely to experience social isolation, which increases the likelihood of abuse and neglect. When we address…
Back to School Fair donations needed!
Each summer, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet coordinates Back to School Fairs to help students and their families from low-income households in DuPage, Kankakee, Iroquois, and Will Counties. Catholic Charities began the Back to School Fairs 30 years ago when we determined that many families are forced to make difficult…
Alzheimer’s Communication Strategies
Join Catholic Charities for a free online class to learn about effectively communicating with individuals who have Alzheimer’s Disease. Communication is more than just talking and listening — it’s also about sending and receiving messages through attitude, tone of voice, and body language. As it progresses, individuals living with Alzheimer’s…
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (Kankakee County)
This program provides low-income older adults who live in Kankakee County with coupons to use at the Kankakee Farmer’s Market to promote healthy habits and provide access to fresh fruits, vegetables, and honey. Please bring your completed application to Catholic Charities — look for the tent in the parking lot…
Online Tai Chi Classes
Join Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet for FREE online Tai Chi Classes! If you are age 60 or older, join us for this FREE, gentle exercise class designed for all fitness levels! This is your chance to try a class in the privacy of your own home! You are guaranteed to…
