Archive for Need Assistance
Companionship for Homebound Seniors in Grundy County
Catholic Charities’ Senior Companion Program (SCP) is looking for individuals age 60 and over who live in Grundy County and are in need of additional assistance. This free program is designed to help homebound seniors remain living independently in their own homes. Individuals receiving services from the Senior Companion Program…
Community Baby Showers (Will County)
Expectant moms and dads who receive Medicaid, TANF, SNAP or WIC are invited to join Catholic Charities and Healthy Families Illinois for a Community Baby Shower! Enjoy refreshments, giveaways, raffles, music and helpful information. This event also includes an opportunity to meet with family support workers, doulas, certified educators in…
Flooding in Steger: Do you need help?
If you have been affected by the recent flooding in Steger, Illinois and need help please see below: Will County Residents | Cook County Residents
Cooling Center
Due to the dangerous heat, Daybreak Center (611 E. Cass St.) in Joliet is operating as a cooling center through Saturday, July 20, 2019. The cooling center is open from 9:00AM – 6:00PM and is available to anyone who needs to cool off during the extreme weather. Cold water is…
Appointments in Bolingbrook
An emergency services and homeless prevention specialist from Catholic Charities will be at the Community Service Council of Northern Will County in Bolingbrook each Friday morning to meet with individuals who may need assistance. Available Resources May Include: Food vouchers Travel vouchers Clothing vouchers Furniture vouchers Financial assistance for prescriptions…
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…
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: 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…
