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Education and Support Group for Family Caregivers (Kankakee County)
Are you caring for an older family member? Join Catholic Charities for an Education and Support Group for Family Caregivers each month. Offered at two times/locations each month: First Wednesday of every month from noon – 1:00PM. First Church of the Nazarene 1000 N. Entrance Ave., Kankakee Third Monday of…
Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program (Kankakee County)
Our Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program provides low-income older adults with coupons to use at the Kankakee Farmers Market to promote healthy habits and provide access to fresh fruits, vegetables, and honey. Participants of the program must be over the age of 60 (or if Native American, over the…
Telephone Reassurance Program: Virtual Open Houses and In-Person Volunteer Orientation
Volunteers wanted in our Telephone Reassurance Program (serving Will, Grundy, and Kankakee Counties)! Virtual Open Houses:Join us for a virtual open house to learn about volunteer opportunities with theTelephone Reassurance Program! Make an impact on the lives of older adults bymaking friendly phone calls from the comfort of your own…
The Giving Tree Donation Center
The Giving Tree donation center in Lockport is no long accepting donations. The facility has closed as we cannot afford current rental prices. Thank you for your generosity! If you have a rental property and are interested in renting to Catholic Charities at a reduced rate for The Giving Tree,…
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…
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…
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…
