Holiday Outreach and Giving Programs

Thank you for considering donating to Catholic Charities at Christmas this year! We have many programs to choose from.

Agency-Wide

Click here to learn more about the Gift of Christmas Program, which helps clients in all of Catholic Charities’ programs. This program uses monetary donations to help fill client’s needs at Christmas.

Click here to donate to Catholic Charities’ Holiday Appeal, to provide help and hope all year long!

Donations to Catholic Charities can also be made by calling 815-724-1140 or sending a check to: Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, 16555 Weber Road, Crest Hill, IL 60403

DuPage County

This program matches parishes with low-income families who have already prepared a wish list based on their needs. Each year the program meets the needs of over 200 families. To get involved or become a donor, contact Amy Lambert at 630-495-8008 x2110 or email alambert@cc-doj.org.

Donations of new and unwrapped winter outerwear, hats, gloves and scarves in children’s and adult sizes will also be distributed to the low-income families and homeless who seek our help during the winter months. Contact Joy Newburn at jnewburn@cc-doj.org

Kankakee County

Click here to learn more about Sharing the Warmth, a program to help seniors in Kankakee County at the holidays.

Will County — Head Start

This program matches donors with low-income families from our Head Start and Early Head Start Programs. Head Start serves over 700 families each year. To get involved or become a donor, contact Dan Waddick at dwaddick@cc-doj.org.

Will County — Daybreak Center

Daybreak Center provides emergency shelter for up to 100 persons each night. This Christmas giving program matches donors with the needs of families and children in the shelter. To get involved or become a donor, email Dan Waddick at dwaddick@cc-doj.org.