IMPACT AREA: IMMEDIATE ACCESS AND BASIC NEEDS

Catholic Charities offers a continuum of services to our neighbors experiencing homelessness or at high risk of becoming unhoused. Our programs staff connects individuals and families with essential provisions like food and clothing each day. Additionally, we provide emergency financial assistance to individuals in crisis. 

Some ways you can serve and accompany neighbors in need:

• Help connect people with the services they need as an Emergency Assistance Intake Volunteer
• Sort and organize clothes donations in one of our Clothing Rooms (in Cicero or Des Plaines)
• Make Blessing Bags or Shower Kits with basic necessities for homeless individuals