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Savvy Saving Seniors (Grundy and Kankakee Counties)
Becoming Resource-FULL with the help of benefits and financial knowledge! When: Wednesday, June 30th, 2021 Where: Bradley Public Library: 296 N. Fulton Ave., Bradley, IL 60915 Time: 10:00AM – 12:00PM Discover: · Senior Scams/Identity Theft · Benefits and Resources · Peer Discussions Materials for this workshop will be provided. Facilitator:…
Advanced Directives Presentation
Join Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet and Prairie State Legal Services for a virtual presentation about advanced directives and end of life planning. Prairie State Legal Services lawyers Ketura Baptiste and Deanna Carlson Webb will present and answer your questions on this important topic. June 17th, 2021 2:00pm-3:00pm RSVP by…
Crafting Connections (Kankakee and Grundy Counties)
Watermelon Canvas Tote Bags! Join us for fresh air, friendly faces, and some fun-in-the-sun! We will be painting a summer-themed watermelon tote bag using a canvas bag, acrylic paints, paint brushes, and a fabric adhesive. All supplies will be provided and this class is FREE for participants 60+ living in…
Biannual Community Partnership Luncheon (virtual)
Join us for an online luncheon to bridge families and the community together to embrace our new normal. Wednesday, April 28, 2021 11:45am – 1:00pm Enjoy lunch as you login from the comfort of your own home or office. Participants have a chance to win fun raffle prizes! Keynote Speaker:…
Annual Virtual Job Fair
Wednesday, May 5, 2021 10:00am – 2:00pm (Link opens at 9:45am) Special Seminar: “Resume Workshop and Interview Skills” 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Virtual Job Fair: 10:30 a.m.— 2:00 p.m. Meet with various agencies Prepare to interview during the fair Dress to impress Community Resources will be available Participating Employers…
COVID-19 Vaccine Resources (Kankakee County)
COVID-19 vaccine resources are available to older adults in Kankakee County by calling 815-523-9918. Our Team is here to help older adults and their caregivers in Kankakee County navigate the through the process. We can help with: REGISTRATION: A trained case manager will help you complete your online registration to…
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…
Mobile Food Pantry: June 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…
Donate to Angel Fund
For the second year, we are experiencing Lent while enduring a pandemic. Our poor and vulnerable neighbors have been devastated by the impact of COVID-19. Catholic Charities is witnessing an increasing number of families in-need of emergency services such as food and shelter. Job loss and illness have created great…
Breastfeeding Nurse-In Support Group
Join us every Wednesday at noon for a Breastfeeding Support Group. These meetings will take place over Zoom from the comfort of your own home. All levels of experience are welcome. A certified lactation specialist will be available during the meetings. To register, contact Abby at 815-724-1237 or aorlando@cc-doj.org.
