Archive for Need Assistance
April 2019 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…
Rental Assistance for Veterans Available
Are you a veteran who is struggling to afford rent? The Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program at Catholic Charities may be able to help. If you are at-risk of becoming homeless, facing eviction, or living in substandard housing, please contact us for help. In DuPage, Grundy, or Kendall…
Mobile Food Pantries: March 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…
A Matter of Balance: Herscher
Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet is offering A MATTER OF BALANCE, an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. This program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls. PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN TO: view falls as controllable…
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…
Mobile Food Pantry: January 2019
The Catholic Charities Mobile Food Pantry will be at St. Lawrence Church, 135 Rice Road in South Wilmington (in the church parking lot) on January 28, 2019 from 4:00PM – 6:00PM (or until food runs out) This event will take place RAIN, SNOW, OR SHINE! The Catholic Charities, Diocese of…
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…
Mobile Food Pantries: November 2018
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…
Kankakee Program for Caregivers to Those With Dementia/Alzheimer’s
Do you provide care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia? You are not alone. We know caregiving can be stressful. This FREE program will teach: stress management techniques relaxation and coping strategies The program is available for family caregivers for individuals with dementia. It meets weekly (for…
