Our Programs

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Wednesday Dinners

Every Wednesday, a nutritious meal, donated by our partner restaurants and supporters, is provided to 130 guests in the diningroom at Catholic Charities, in downtown Chicago.

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Health Services

Health and Wellness

The Chicago Help Initiative offers a number of health and wellness services to our guests.

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Consultation

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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Learning

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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Did you know?

Over 85% of the people we serve are unemployed.

“Goodness. All-encompassing goodness. In a world filled with so many who have so little, they give so much.”

Gloria