Daybreak Center

Contact Information

815-774-4663
joelyj@cc-doj.org

Counties Served


Service Type

Community Services Daybreak Volunteer Opportunities

Daybreak Center
611 E. Cass Street
Joliet, IL  60432
815-774-4663

Daybreak Center operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, providing emergency housing and supportive services to homeless individuals and families. Some program participants need short-term housing due to a situational crisis. Others need support services as they work to reestablish permanent housing.

Homelessness prevention services are also provided to individuals and families at risk of losing their homes.

(Youth under 18 are not admitted unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.)

At Daybreak Center, We Offer…

  • A safe and clean environment
  • Comprehensive case management, coordination, and assisted access to community resources.
  • Educational assessments, services, and assistance enrolling in educational classes (GED and ESL – English as a second language)
  • Employment assessments, programs, and access to employment search office equipment
  • Healthy living workshops
  • Group support meetings
  • Depending on limited available resources, individuals and families may also apply for financial assistance for rent or a mortgage, temporary housing, food, utilities, prescriptions, transportation, and other miscellaneous needs.
  • Referrals and access to HELP Food Pantry

Shepherd’s Table
Feeding members of the community who are hungry and unable to provide for themselves by offering a free mid-day meal. Shepherd’s Table is also a warming and cooling center during extreme weather. To volunteer at Shepherd’s Table, contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 815-774-4663 x3138.

Permanent Supportive Housing

Permanent housing programs provide a safe environment for chronically homeless and disabled individuals. Clients reside in an independent living setting. All tenants must meet eligibility criteria. This program is limited by housing availability.

Criteria:

  • At least 18 years-old
  • Fit the HUD definition of “chronically homeless.”
  • Must have a documented disability

Donations
Donations of items to Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, are greatly appreciated by the low-income clients who receive them.

The only donations that we can accept at Daybreak Center at this time are:

  • New underwear, socks, and coats
  • Unopened hygiene products
  • Gift cards
    • Walmart, Target, gas stations, fast food restaurants
    • $25 denominations are preferred

To view and purchase items from the Daybreak Center Amazon Wish List, click here.

Interested in volunteering at Daybreak Center or Shepherd’s Table?  Contact Stephanie Bicknell: sbicknell@cc-doj.org

Are you interested in hearing more about Daybreak Center and homelessness? A staff member is available to speak to your adult or youth church or civic group about Daybreak Center. For more information or to schedule a presentation, call 815-774-4663 ext. 3138.

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