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The Week of the Young Child Celebration: Rockdale
Join Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet for a celebration of The Week of the Young Child with Rockdale Head Start on Monday, April 16th from 4:30PM – 6:30PM at Rockdale City Park (Meadow and Connell Ave.) in Rockdale. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy fun activities for young children…
Angel Fund: Matching Donations
Lent is a time for introspection, fasting, prayer, and almsgiving. The season is an ideal time to reflect upon the importance of the mission of Catholic Charities. This Lenten season, our clients are praying for an angel to answer their prayers and keep them safe. Will you be an angel…
Urgent donation need: toilet paper!
URGENT NEED: Toilet paper for our clients in permanent supportive housing at Daybreak Center! Can you help? Please drop off donations to: The Giving Tree, 3016 S. State Street in Lockport Monday 9:00 am – noon Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Friday 9:00 am – noon Questions?…
Catholic Charities USA Volunteer of the Year Finalist
Congratulations to Grandma Sarah Marsh from our Foster Grandparent Program! She’s a finalist for the Catholic Charities Volunteer of the Year award! This award is given to an individual who embodies the mission of Catholic Charities USA, provides critical services to those in need, advocates for justice in social structures…
Support Group for Family Caregivers
Lunchtime Date Saver for Family Caregivers First Wednesday of every month from noon – 1:00PM Join us for education and support. A light lunch will be provided. To register call Amanda 815-523-9918. All sessions held at Kankakee First Church of the Nazarene,1000 N. Entrance Ave., Kankakee IL. Funding provided by…
DACA National Call-In Day: February 26, 2018
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet supports the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) National Call-in Day! Call 855-589-5698. Background on why Catholics stand in solidarity with Dreamers: Why We are Advocating for Dreamers (English) Why We are Advocating for Dreamers (Spanish) Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) was implemented in…
Dementia Friendly America initiative in Kankakee County
Kankakee County is holding a meeting to learn more about how the community can work together to improve the lives of people with dementia and their caregivers. Learn more about Dementia Friendly America and what Kankakee County can do to take action to improve opportunities and outcomes for people with…
Board of Young Professionals General Meeting
Join our Board of Young Professionals at Alter Brewing Company on March 8th. This is a great opportunity to gather for fun, networking, and info about the BOYP. Everyone is welcome — please join us! RSVP to Julie Primozic at jmprimozic@gmail.com. To learn more about our Board of Young Professionals,…
Out of Poverty Classes in DuPage County
Are you looking to make personal changes in 2018? Do you want to understand your gifts and how to feel more competent, peaceful and productive? Catholic Charities is offering a program called Out of Poverty. This program explores “poverty” beyond a lack of money; but also poverty of the spirit….
A Matter of Balance Classes in Herscher
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 for individuals ages 60 and older. The program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls. YOU WILL LEARN TO: • view falls as controllable…
