Programs

Social Service | Youth| Community| Living Greener | Faith

ÿ Social Service Programs

ÿ Food Pantry

We serve more than 500 families per month Our food pantry has been in existence since 1983 Pantry services are open to anyone in need  and the need is determined by standard federal income tables without Prejudice to anyone Funded by churches and individuals, not by the government, using a wide net of supporters St. Aloysius Parish and our sharing parishes Non-Catholic churches from the local area Hispanic Lawyers Association Individual contributors who give monthly support Additional funding through the Chicago Hunger Walk Christmas and Easter programs include special food baskets and gifts for children Food is brought to those who are homebound

ÿ Ozanam Thrift Store

Thrift store run by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul provides low cost clothing and household items to needy families Profits generated by the store are poured back into the community through direct help of needy families to pay bills or cover a family crisis

ÿ Kenya School Mission

We support St. Aloysius Gonzaga High School in Nairobi which cares for orphans from the AIDS epidemic

ÿ Nsukka School Mission

ÿ Youth Programs

ÿ Youth Group (ages 12-18)

 

Friday night socials provide opportunities for young people 12-18 to hang out and have organized fun in a safe, nurturing environment Youth activities include significant learning opportunities about the environment, refugee camps and the effects of war, awareness of social problems both here and abroad and developing leadership skills The group sponsors outings to places such as Great America, skiing and retreats

ÿ Young Adults

 

Planned formation of basketball and indoor soccer clubs to provide opportunities for busy young adults and professionals to participate in athletic events close to their home Special educational and social programs will be available for women, couples and young parents as space becomes available

ÿ Community Programs

ÿ Twelve Step Programs

 

St. Aloysius has been a host site for a number of 12 step programs

ÿ Community Meetings

 

Open commitment to make facilities available for general meetings sponsored by the city or alderman without charge, as always

ÿ Day Care Program

 

ÿ Hall for families, clubs, parties

 

Renting the hall space for private parties or non-partisan club meetings will be possible

ÿ Living Greener

ÿ Faith Programs