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The Giving Tree Donation Center
The Giving Tree donation center in Lockport is temporarily pausing accepting donations as we transition between facilities. We look forward to gratefully accepting your donations when we reopen in a new location. Details to follow. Thank you for your generosity! If you have a rental property and are interested in…
Mobile Food Pantry: May 2022 Schedule
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…
Living with Alzheimer’s for Caregivers – Middle Stage
In the middle stage of Alzheimer’s disease, those who were care partners now become hands-on caregivers. Join us for this 3-part series and hear caregivers and professionals discuss helpful strategies to provide safe, effective and comfortable care in the middle stage of Alzheimer’s. When: Wednesday afternoons from 1:00pm-3:00pm on May…
Caregiver Stress-Busting Program (Kankakee County)
Join Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet for a FREE Caregiver Stress-Busting Program in Kankakee County. You are not alone. Caregiving can be stressful. This program will teach: stress management techniques relaxation and coping strategies Who: Family caregivers of a loved one with chronic illnesses including dementiaWhat: Multi-component program • 90…
Bingocize: Spring 2022 (Willl and Kankakee Counties)
BINGOCIZE® is a 10-week health promotion program that combines the game of bingo with fall prevention exercise. Play bingo with us and meet new people while learning about techniques to reduce falls. Spring 2022 Bingocize is offered at in Kankakee and Will County locations: (Nutrition Focus) Tuesday and Thursday afternoons…
New Aging and Disability Services Added in Will County
We are pleased to announce that our Aging and Disability Services Division has expanded several programs funded by AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois into Will County. The new programs offered by Catholic Charities in Will County include the following: Aging & Disability Resource Network Services Trained professionals provide older adults and their…
Senior Companion Program Volunteers Needed (Will, Grundy, Iroquois, and Kankakee Counties)
Help Socially Isolated Seniors During the Pandemic and Beyond! Catholic Charities’ Senior Companion Program (SCP) is looking for people 55 years and older who are interested in visiting with another senior who is homebound and living in Will, Grundy, Kankakee, or Iroquois County. This is strictly a friendly visit, no…
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…
Wits Workout (Spring 2022)
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: Friday mornings 04/22/22-05/27/22 Time: 10:30AM-12:00PM Where: Three Rivers…
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…