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Fatherhood Conference 2020
Join the Early Childhood Services Division of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet for the annual Fatherhood Conference. This year, due to the pandemic, the conference will be held virtually. December 8th, 2020 English: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Spanish: 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM The guest speaker at this year’s…
Crafting Connections: December 2020 (Kankakee County)
Join us for TWO free Crafting Connections classes for seniors in Kankakee County in December! These classes are virtual to allow participants to stay safely and comfortably in their own homes. Tablets can be provided for anyone who doesn’t have the technology to join us. On Tuesday, December 8, 2020…
Executive Director of Catholic Charities Announces Resignation
Dear Friends, For over a decade, Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Joliet has been blessed with the leadership of Mr. Glenn Van Cura. With a heart full of gratitude for his excellent service, today I am announcing that Mr. Van Cura will be resigning his position as Executive Director…
Crafting Connections: November 2020 (Kankakee County)
Catholic Charities will host Crafting Connections on Friday, November 13th from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. This is a free online class for seniors in Kankakee County. The November class will create a beautiful wreath. Glue guns and tablets (for accessing the class) are available, if needed. Pre-registration is required…
A Matter of Balance: Kankakee
Do you have concerns about falling? Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A MATTER OF BALANCE is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. This program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls. YOU WILL LEARN TO: view falls as controllable set…
A Matter of Balance: Wilmington
A Matter of Balance: Do you have concerns about falling? Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A MATTER OF BALANCE is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. This program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls. YOU WILL LEARN TO: –…
Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers (Kankakee)
The Stress-Busting program is designed to improve the quality of life for family caregivers of persons with dementia by helping them manage their stress and cope better with their lives. Caregivers who have participated have reported significantly lowered stress, depression and anxiety, as well as improvement in their ability to…
Lawnmower Donation Needed
Do you have a working lawnmower that you no longer need? We have two clients in DuPage County who would be very grateful for them. Please call 630-495-8008 x6509 or email abrown@cc-doj.org to donate.
A Matter of Balance: Crest Hill
Do you have concerns about falling? Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A MATTER OF BALANCE is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. This program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls. YOU WILL LEARN TO: view falls as controllable set…
Box Fans Urgently Needed
A high rise apartment building for seniors who are living on low-incomes in Kankakee is currently operating without air conditioning. Repairs are underway, but are going to take some time. While the 120 residents have been offered alternative housing, many have declined to leave their homes. There is an urgent…
