Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois has announced that it recently achieved national reaccreditation through the Council on Accreditation (C.O.A.) during its centennial year celebration.
Across central Illinois, many people struggle with the daunting tasks of selecting and enrolling in insurance programs, solving billing issues, and fighting claim denials. Catherine Stanford volunteers as the SHIP counselor at Catholic Charities of Decatur, using her skills to help others make informed decisions about insurance coverage.
With the recent temporary suspension of SNAP benefits, there has been a surge of people seeking assistance. Luckily, Catholic Charities’ parent organization, CCUSA, rendered aid right on time.
This past week, Quincy Catholic Charities and the DOT Foods Neighbor to Neighbor program answered the call. Bright and early this past week, employees from DOT Foods unloaded a truckload of food at the Quincy Catholic Charities Food Pantry, light hearts making quick work of their burdens.
As the cost of living continues to increase, our food pantries and mobile food pantries are more essential than ever. But keeping our pantry shelves stocked is a never-ending task. This is where organizations like the Latter-day Saints step in.