Peoria-Area Community Impact Guide 2022-2023

CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF PEORIA

419 N.E. Madison Avenue Peoria,IL 61603 Phone: (309) 671-1550 Email: sr_michelle@ccdop.org Website : cdop.org/catholic-charities

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Peoria, is a ministry inspired by Christ’s love and care, committed to serve Christ’s Mystical Body by upholding the dignity of each person and serving each individual as we would serve Christ Himself, advocating for a just and compassionate society according to our Catholic Social Teachings of the Church; and encouraging others to join us in fulfilling our mission.

Facebook : @PeoriaDiocese Instagram : @peoriacatholic

KEY STAFF: Sr. Michelle Fernandez, SCTJM MINISTRIES: St. Nicholas Charity on Wheels Christmas Program Backpack Program Fulton Sheen Food Pantry Tolono Food Pantry St. Gianna Baby Pantry St. Bessette Lunch Kitchen Senior Potlucks Good Samaritan Program

Wounded Healers Bereavement Group Guardian Angel Outreach for Mothers Blessed Carlo Acutis Feeding Children Program The Hope Project

HOW TO HELP For seasonal volunteer opportunities call Sr. Michelle at 309-677-7018 or make a contribution at ccdop.org .

VISION To work in solidarity, helping those in need to alleviate poverty and help people restore their dignity within the 26 counties of the Diocese of Peoria. VALUES Advocacy, Compassion, Dignity, Empower ment, Excellence, Integrity, and Spirituality.

WHAT WE DO Food Pantries, Baby/Diaper Pantries, St. Nicholas Charity onWheels Hygiene Bags, Lunch Kitchen, Senior Potlucks, Light of Hope Direct Care Ministry, and Christmas and Backpack Programs. DID YOU KNOW? Our St. Nicholas Charity onWheels serves 26 counties in Illinois.

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