Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago

Join the crowd of guardian angels!? ? Without our guardian angels, Catholic Charities would not be able to protect, guide and serve over 374,000 people in need every year. We thank our amazing Guardian Angel Sponsors for their support at the Spirit of Saint Nicholas Ball this year!? ? Ascension Illinois? CIBC? Deloitte? JMJ Foundation? Sheila M. Mickus? Misericordia? Northern Trust? P&S Smith Family Charitable Fund? Richard and Megan Witzel? ? Join the crowd supporting Catholic Charities at the Saint Nicholas Ball on Friday, December 6: https://lnkd.in/g2Kfu4FK?

“When you feel like you’re not going to make it, they come through and say, ‘Yes, you can do it, we are here, we have you.’”? — Ashley, a graduate of the Catholic Charities Family Self-Sufficiency Program ? ? Funding raised through the Spirit of Saint Nicholas Ball helps Catholic Charities heal, strengthen, and empower people served by its programs, with a focus on mothers and seniors. Join us at this year's Spirit of Saint Nicholas Ball on Friday, December 6!? ? Learn more about Ashley’s story, and help extend generosity and compassion to many others in need: one.bidpal.net/2024ssnb? ?

Expand your wine horizons at d’Vine Affair!? ? Sip and savor in style while supporting the work of Catholic Charities! Join us February 2 at Venue West and sample 200 wines from around the world — all from the heart of West Town!? ? To purchase sponsorships and tickets, visit:?https://lnkd.in/gRMSVCqi?

Double your impact by making an online gift by the end of the day tomorrow, 11/19! If you make an online gift to Catholic Charities by midnight tomorrow, 11/19, a generous donor will match your gift dollar for dollar, empowering you to make twice the impact in providing essentials, support and hope to our neighbors in need in Cook and Lake Counties. Make an online gift today! bit.ly/3YNpV1q

When asked what Madonna House did for her and her family, Lee* breaks down in tears. Maria Cardona, Program Manager for the Catholic Charities pilot program, rises to hold and comfort Lee, who embraces the woman she calls mom. “Many things have changed in my life since I came to Madonna House,” Lee says in her native Spanish. “I learned to love myself, value myself as a woman, defend myself, and not let anyone mistreat or abuse me, or my rights as a woman and person.” In response to the increasing need for services for survivors of domestic violence, Catholic Charities partnered with Saint Clement Parish to open Madonna House in February 2024 as a transitional home and counseling program for survivors of domestic violence who had recently arrived as migrants to the Chicago area. Learn how this ministry changed lives: https://lnkd.in/g45Ai4uM

For 35 years the Spirit of Saint Nicholas Ball has raised more than $26 million to help Catholic Charities support anyone in need, regardless of faith, gender, race, or ethnicity. Thank you to our amazing Angel Table Sponsors for their support this year! Ascension Illinois Maryjeanne and Richard Burke Cozen O’Connor Foundation Robert and Mary DeCresce James and Margaret Herrmann Mark and Darlene Hoppe Mark and Mary Hoppe and Family Peter and Dawn Lantero Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Join us Friday, December 6: https://lnkd.in/g2Kfu4FK

"I'm forever grateful," says Dianne about the support she received from Catholic Charities. Funding raised through the Spirit of Saint Nicholas Ball helps Catholic Charities heal, strengthen, and empower people served by its programs, with a focus on mothers and seniors. Join us at this year's Spirit of Saint Nicholas Ball on Friday, December 6! Learn more about Dianne's story, and help extend generosity and compassion to many others in need: one.bidpal.net/2024ssnb

When we respond with generosity to the needs of our neighbors, love grows and awe abounds. It connects us to a shared purpose greater than ourselves. We see this every day at Catholic Charities in the vast reach of our community. It is in our commitment to love and serve our neighbors. It is in the hundreds of thousands of people who come to our doors, trusting us to be there for them in moments of distress. It is in the staff who lead with courageous compassion and joy. It is in our partners, who serve alongside, pray with, and support us financially. Help bring the awe and miracle of this season to life by making a year-end gift to support Catholic Charities and the people we serve. Be a part of something greater today: https://lnkd.in/gkTEmqBV

Together at The Secret Garden Glow of Hope Brunch, we raised more than $317,000 to benefit survivors of domestic violence at the House of the Good Shepherd. To everyone who planned, participated, sponsored, donated, and bid — thank you! Your generosity plays a vital role in empowering survivors to build a brighter, more hopeful future for themselves and their families. We are deeply grateful to the House of the Good Shepherd Women’s Board, our volunteers, and compassionate supporters who make this transformative work possible. Click here to view photos from the afternoon: https://lnkd.in/gyVWAvpU

Thank you to all our veterans for your service! Catholic Charities is honored to serve and support veterans who have served our country. Read how Catholic Charities programs across the U.S. empower veterans on the homefront: https://lnkd.in/gMQUSmXG