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Media Room
Welcome to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago's Media Room. For media inquiries, please contact our Communications Department at (312) 655-7010.
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(312) 655-7019
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Recent Press Releases
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PRESS RELEASE May 02 2013
Award-winning “Backpack Beds” for Homeless to be Distributed TodayWHO: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago welcomes Tony Clark, founder of the nonprofit organizations Swags for Homeless and Backpack Bed.
WHAT: Distribution of “Backpack Beds” to homeless individuals.
WHERE: Catholic Charities, 721 N. LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60654
WHEN: TODAY, Noon-12:30 PM
Designed in Australia by husband and wife team Tony and Lisa Clark, the lifesaving Backpack Bed has won five global product design awards over the last two years including the Edison Award for Social Impact and the prestigious German Red Dot award.
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PRESS RELEASE April 30 2013
Local Diaper Banks Partner With The National Diaper Bank Network To Bring 1,000,000 Diapers To Cook And Lake Counties Two local diapers banks are joining forces to bring 1,000,000 diapers to families throughout Cook and Lake Counties over the next two years. Bundle of Joy Diaper Bank of Chicago currently collects and distributes diapers to low-income families throughout Chicago and surrounding Cook County. The Diaper Depot, a project of Catholic Charities Lake County Services, provides diaper collection and distribution throughout Lake County. Together, the two diaper banks serve over 40 area food pantries and social service agencies that supply diapers to low-income families. -
PRESS RELEASE April 16 2013
Catholic Charities Offers Prayers for Those Killed and Injured by Boston Bombings
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago extends its deepest sympathy to those who were injured or killed in the explosions at The Boston Marathon yesterday. Our thoughts and prayers are with them and their families. -
PRESS RELEASE April 15 2013
Catholic Charities' St. Patrick's Day Party Raises over $30,000 for West Suburban HomelessOn Thursday, March 7th, Catholic Charities West Regional Advisory Board hosted its 10th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Party Fundraiser at FitzGerald’s, 6615 Roosevelt Road in Berwyn. More than 280 people attended the event, which raised over $30,000 for Catholic Charities’ New Hope Housing Program in West Cook County.
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PRESS RELEASE April 01 2013
Catholic Charities Seeks Medical Professional Volunteers for its Seasonal Health Fairs Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago is seeking Medical Professional Volunteers (Doctors, Dentists, Optometrists, Podiatrists, Nurses, Resident Medical Staff, etc.) to assist with school physicals and dental screenings, and immunizations; adult and children’s medical and dental evaluations at Catholic Charities Community Health Fairs free for community residents.
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