Archive for Need Assistance
Mobile Food Pantry: May and June 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 be using a “drive thru” method to distribute food during the COVID-19 pandemic. May and June 2020 Dates: 5/1 – St. Joseph Parish,…
Counseling Services Available
Are you struggling? Are you experiencing increased anxiety, depression, and trauma due to the current global pandemic? Catholic Charities has counseling services available, even during this difficult time. Our therapists are all qualified mental health professionals (QMHP). During the pandemic we continue to provide mental health services to Medicaid, MCO…
COVID-19: URGENT HELP NEEDED
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet is in the process of temporarily relocating homeless shelter clients to hotels in order to keep everyone at a safe distance from one another during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Agency is in great need of monetary donations to help with the cost of hotels and…
URGENT NEEDS: Daybreak Center (Joliet)
As we navigate through the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) and work to keep our clients, staff, and volunteers healthy and safe, we have several urgent needs. Daybreak Center continues to serve individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness during this challenging time. Shepherd’s Table, our soup kitchen that serves lunch to…
Mobile Food Pantries: February 2020
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…
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…
