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Foster Grandparent Volunteers Needed in Will County
Catholic Charities’ Foster Grandparent Program is seeking volunteers in Will County for the current school year! Foster Grandparents are role models, mentors, and friends to local children with exceptional needs. The program provides a way for volunteers (age 55 and over) to stay active by serving children and youth in…
Mobile Food Pantry: November/December 2021 Dates/Times
The Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet Mobile Food Pantry delivers healthy food to people in need. All Mobile Food Pantries use a “drive thru” method to distribute food during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please clear space in your trunk or backseat so volunteers can load boxes of food directly into your…
Bingocize!
Looking for a fun, new way to be interactive? Bingo + Exercise = Bingocize! BINGOCIZE® is a 10-week health promotion program that combinesthe game of bingo with fall prevention exercise. Play bingo with us andmeet new people while learning about techniques to reduce falls. Upcoming Bingocize Programs: Dates: Tuesday and…
Christmas: How You Can Help!
Thank you for considering helping the clients of Catholic Charities for Christmas this year! We have many giving opportunities, some of which are listed below. If you have any questions or concerns, please email Maggie Snow at msnow@cc-doj.org. Thank you! The Gift of Christmas: Read stories about the individuals and…
Wits Workout (Fall 2021)
Coming together and learning new things is good for your noggin! Join the Wits Workout group where you’ll engage in all kinds of interactive puzzles and games and learn what you can do in your daily life to keep your brain healthy. When: On Wednesday mornings from November 17th – December…
New Executive Director
Most Reverend Ronald A. Hicks (Bishop of Diocese of Joliet), and the Board of Directors at Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet have announced the appointment of Kathleen Langdon as Executive Director of the Agency. Langdon has worked at Catholic Charities for nine years and has served as Director of Development…
Help veterans with basic needs!
We are seeking gift card donations to help veterans (and their families) with basic needs. Recipients of the gift cards are participants in Catholic Charities’ Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program. This is a rapid rehousing/homeless prevention program that assists eligible veterans who are either homeless or imminently at…
Money Management Volunteers Needed (Will, Grundy, Kankakee and Iroquois Counties)
We are seeking volunteers for our Money Management Program. As a volunteer, you will provide basic money management services to low-income seniors who have difficulty budgeting, paying routine bills, and keeping track of financial matters. As a trained volunteer, you will use your valuable skills to help individuals who may not…
Head Start/Early Head Start/Expectant Mothers Program: Now Enrolling!
Catholic Charities’ Early Childhood Services Division in Will County is now enrolling children from six weeks through five years old at all of their locations. There is no fee for part-day Head Start. – Center Base (part day/full day)– Home Base– Expectant Mothers Head Start Provides:• Family engagement• Health services•…
