Catholic Charities Special Events & Fundraisers

 

 

 

Looking for a gift for the person who has everything or looking to recognize someone special in your life?

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  First Look for Charity – Friday, February 8th, 2013
 


This black tie extravaganza offers more than just the first peek at the Chicago Auto Show. It’s an opportunity for you to join us in our renowned hospitality suite filled with amenities galore. You won’t want to miss the magnificent hors d’oeuvres, the “Charitini” (our signature martini), private coat check, professional portraits, and more. It’s a night to remember!

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Playing for Miracles – September 13, 2013 6:30 p.m. 11:30 p.m.




Famous for their antics and showmanship at Chicago’s Howl at the Moon, Andrew Blendermann and Tommy Sklut combine their talents to provide a fun-filled, casual, high-energy, request driven, sing-along, clap-along, dance-along show with their dueling pianos.

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Holiday Appeal November–January



Support the works of Catholic Charities through a monetary contribution that will be used to support programs and services that provide help and create hope for 60,000 persons each year. Did you know that 90 cents of every dollar raised goes directly to client programs?

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  Gift of Christmas/Sponsor a Family Program – November – December




Read about “real-life” families, children, individuals and seniors who are currently clients of Catholic Charities and are hoping and praying that their Christmas will be filled with joy and a few necessities this year. Choose one or more compelling stories and “sponsor” that family’s need.

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  Holiday Outreach Program – in DuPage, Will and Grundy Counties




Some of your neighbors might find this Christmas season impossible to deal with. Families have been unemployed and times are the toughest they have ever been in years. If you want to help meet the specific needs of a family or person who is currently a client in need at Catholic Charities, participating in this program is a great way to share your holiday blessings!

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  Sharing the Warmth – in Kankakee County




If you want to be an angel on earth to a low-income senior living in Kankakee County this Christmas, this is your opportunity. This program matches low-income seniors with donors who are willing to buy the items on their “wish list”. You can be their “Secret Santa”!

To get involved or become a donor, call 815.723.3405.
 
  Back to School Fairs – August



Help get children from low-income families ready for the new school year by supporting the Back to School Fairs in Will, DuPage, and Kankakee Counties. Most fairs offer free school supplies, immunizations, physicals, dental exams and more! Planning for the fairs begins in January each year, but it's never too late to call. More Info

Please contact the following persons for more information:
In DuPage County, call 630.495.8008.
In Will County, call 815.774.4663. In Kankakee County, call 815.933.7791.
 
  Undy Sunday October




Many of us take things like underwear and socks from granted, but for low-income persons, especially children and seniors, they are often a luxury. Your church, civic group or community group can be part of this exciting underwear drive.

For more information, contact Angela Mehalek at 815.724.1139.



  The Angel FundApril and May




In the past nine months Catholic Charities has seen things we've never seen before. Families are in crisis in record numbers, and they need your help.

But the Lord sent us an angel, again. Our angel is the same anonymous donor who came to our rescue last year. Our "angels" are anonymous donors who will match your contribution dollar for dollar up to $60,000 in April and May.

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  Feinstein ChallengeMarch - April




If you want to help feed the hungry, this campaign raises funds to provide for food for our Emergency Services clients in all seven counties we serve.  A portion of your contribution will be matched by philanthropist Alan Shawn Feinstein.


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Catholic Charities Month Appeal – July–September



Need never takes a vacation. This mail appeal helps Catholic Charities generate revenue during the months we need it the most – July, August and September.

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Will County
203 N. Ottawa St.
Joliet, IL 60432
815.723.3405
Fax: 815.723.3452

 

Grundy and Kendall Counties
201 N. Liberty, Suite 251
Morris, IL 60450
815.941.2560
Fax: 815.941.2563

 

DuPage County
26 W. St. Charles Rd
Lombard, IL 60148
630.495.8008
Fax: 630.495.9854

 

Kankakee, Ford &
Iroquois Counties
249 S. Schuyler Ave., Suite 300
Kankakee, IL 60901
815.933.7791
Fax: 815.933.4601