Catholic Charities

Catholic Charities is a community and social services organization. It connects people in need with support across Cook and Lake counties, regardless of faith, gender, race, or ethnicity. Services address food and basic needs, housing, family and parenting support, crisis assistance, counseling, and mental health. The organization also supports seniors, veterans, immigrants and refugees, mothers, and families. Its programs include food pantries, emergency financial assistance, pregnancy and parenting support, and help finding and maintaining stable housing. Catholic Charities is the charitable arm of the Catholic Church in Chicago and serves people through frontline teams and a network of programs and resources. An interactive map helps people locate nearby services.