Celebrating 100 Years of Catholic Charities Chicago
Celebrating 100 Years of Catholic Charities Chicago
Catholic Charities of Chicago is one of the largest private, nonprofit social service agencies in the Midwest.
Since 1917, Catholic Charities of Chicago has supported all who turn to us for help through services touching almost every human service need. Our legacy of services began with our founding the day after the United States entered World War 1, beginning first to assist veterans, women, and children.
Celebrating 100 Years of Catholic Charities Chicago
Each year, we serve nearly 1 million people who turn to us for help.
Celebrating 100 Years of Catholic Charities Chicago
Each year, we serve nearly 1 million people who turn to us for help.
Every 30 seconds someone turns to Catholic Charities for help.
We help all who turn to us, those with or without religion, regardless of nationality and background. We believe anyone who turns to us for help deserves to be treated with respect and dignity on their paths to self-sufficiency.
Celebrating 100 Years of Catholic Charities Chicago
We have 150 programs in 153 locations in Cook and Lake counties.
Celebrating 100 Years of Catholic Charities Chicago
We have 150 programs in 153 locations in Cook and Lake counties.
For 100 years, Catholic Charities has provided hope to all in need.
Our centennial celebration allows us time to reflect on our rich history, be proud of our present, and reaffirm our commitment to the next century of providing help and hope to those who need us most.
Celebrate
We have more than 400 community partners, 300 parish partners, and 15,000 volunteers
Celebrate
We have more than 400 community partners, 300 parish partners, and 15,000 volunteers
Join Us in Celebration
We couldn't do what we do without your support. Please join us in celebration at our anniversary events held throughout the year and shop our anniversary merchandise store.
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92 cents of every dollar raised is invested directly back to our clients.
Donate Today
92 cents of every dollar raised is invested directly back to our clients.
We remain nimble to the evolving needs of our communities.
Programs evolve as the needs of our communities evolve. We embrace change to better respond to shifts in demographic and societal circumstances facing our clients.