Mercy in Action Stories

Summit Community Center opens to serve those in need 

The Catholic Charities Summit Community Center, 7437 W. Archer Ave., officially opened its doors to the public at the end May, and is already serving...

Through accompaniment, Catholic Charities empowers new moms with confidence 

For 33 years, I have dedicated my career at Catholic Charities to mothers and families. From my first role as a HeadStart teacher to my current role as director...

How the FY27 state budget will impact Catholic Charities

Proposed FY27 State Budget: Gov. JB Pritzker proposed a $56.1 billion budget reflecting a 1% increase over last year. The budget must be approved...

Immediate Needs

Annual Investor Call Recap

Catholic Charities held its Annual Virtual Investor Call March 5, 2026, for investors and partners of the agency, while outlining rising needs across Cook...

Voice of Charity

Called to Support Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide 

By Deborah R. Major, PhD, LCSW  After working as a private banker for years, I realized I wasn’t doing what I was called to do. I returned to school, earned a degree in social...

Empowering Mothers and Families

Lake County single mom finds strength to move forward with Catholic Charities by her side 

Sienna instructs her son to never give up, and she’s an inspiration to those who are struggling to overcome tragedy.  Born and raised in Waukegan, Sienna...

Voice of Charity

Help us lift up and support mothers this Mother’s Day 

We’re here for moms in a myriad of ways through mental health counseling, case management, and employment assistance, plus essentials that are often out of reach...

Voice of Charity

Beyond the Basket: Nourishing Families With More Than Groceries  

By Jessica Martinez, RD, LDN  Each month, more than 22,000 people visit our 10 WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) grocery stores, managed by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese...

Voice of Charity

Helping seniors age with dignity

Caring for seniors has always been in my heart, and that’s why I joined Catholic Charities 15 years ago. Growing up in Roseland, I...

Voice of Charity

Charities Resource Hub offers hope

When Tanya, a young mother participating in a Catholic Charities housing program, couldn’t afford to attend the graduation ceremony for her associate’s degree, we stepped in to help her...