Our Programs
Wednesday Dinners
Every Wednesday, a nutritious meal, donated by our partner restaurants and supporters, is provided to as many as 200 guests in the dining room at Catholic Charities, in downtown Chicago.
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Social Services
The Chicago Help Initiative serves much more than food. We also provide our guests with access to an array of free social services.
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Arts and Culture
We host regular outings for a group of our guests to some of the finest cultural and entertainment venues Chicago has to offer.
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Adult Learning
Our trained education volunteers provide on-one-one tutoring to our guests on a variety of subjects such as computer skills, reading, writing, math, GED preparation and books club.
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Jobs Club
We provide job listings, resources to job training and referrals, and a weekly jobs club for our guests who want to brush up their skills and re-enter the workforce.
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New Foundations
The New Foundations program enables guests at our weekly meals to apply for Medicaid and SNAP benefits, get placed on the city’s housing lists, qualify for a free cell phone, obtain a new State ID, and apply for rental and utility assistance.
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