The Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago Review

Horrible don't waste your time. Thumbs down for this place.

Temporary laid off. Went thru small hardship with rent. I call them and they told me bring misc. paperwork. Only to was $10.50 to go there to be turned away. I was truly needy at time. But made ot out. I would NOT recommend them what so ever.

I called this office seeking information, and the operator was unbelievably rude. Instead of getting the help I needed, I was laughed at in a very condescending way. She made it feel like I was a major inconvenience. Words cannot describe this disgusting and terrible behavior!

A place where catholics from different denominations gather for prayer and life events

Good people doing much-needed work for the disenfranchised.many programs to help those in need.if you or your family are down on your luck i highly recommend checking them out to see how they can give you or your loved ones the helping hand that you may need.God bless them for their good deeds

Where People are helping People wide ...What a blessing just to be alive :)

With all my heart and soul they do so much good for people

They really help homeless people with food and other services and there is also a food pantry as well as clothing and household items check them out

They are doing God's will on Earth for those in need.

Great meals from local restaurants and taverns..served 5 days a week, except certain holidays...theres often enough food to call for seconds, then after that they give out food til its gone..they often have items to give away as you leave, and they have other services available, but you need to ask

Friendly to speak to, but they just kept bouncing me around from phone number to phone number. Plus, I needed emergency food and clothing but they do not offer it for someone as young as myself. Sad

This is a update on this place they have some of the wrong race there n the service is going down

Every body need help sometime. Catholic charities can help. They also accept donations st this site

When you need help call them to assist
Family in crisis

If you stay in the service area you'll enjoy it. If you stay outside the aea you'll hate it cause you'll get nothing but clothes once every 3 months and a bag lunch. What about us that are struggling with the taxing nobs we have that pay.minimum wage and can't make it to any other place.

Free clothing room &food pantry 4those who need extra help...

You can get a bag of food once a month just sign up

This is my work place with beautiful people and kind heart people, we are working for God Almighty and Jesus.

Very polite and helpful staff. They do so much for the needy and homeless. Catholic charities has helped so many people and I hope that they never stop helping others.

Rude Security staff, the people are slow but friendly.

Amazing social services organization that works hard to serve those in need.

Maria is so passive makes me afraid to go there because she seems sort of mean spirited.

I always have a good experience here despite the personalities I might run into.

One word.
SCAM

They have really helped me keep food on the table. Thank God there are people and organizations to help a veteran whom is now disabled.

They do great work, and best of all the staff is awesome. They embody an essence that is spiritual

People are very rude there. They act as though everyone less fortunate are thieves.

This is a place of charity and giving it was a great experience

Keeps me grateful and permits me to be of service to others!

Catholic Charities Provide Community Outreach Services In The Chicagoland Area For The Last 100 Years.

Well organized and you can get spiritual satisfaction

We are regular donators to this organization. It is a godsend for people. Every year my husband even volunteers his time when he is away from his career.

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Would give it 0 stars they told me that because I was homeless and didn't have proof of address I couldn't eat

Great social services, plus meals are available Mon thru Fri 5pm.

Offer human support to those in need. Donations are welcomed.

Very organized now clean and the people are more friendlier now

The best place if you need help as far as clothing, food and showers for the homeless, even to help out the people who have low income housing with food and other services

They don't start on time(social service department). They also get client/customer's information mixed up via computer intake. Over the phone, they don't tell you all you need to bring. Clothing area is unorganized, messy and need cleaning. Overall good location to go to for help.

Good charity, but they need to update their policies and fscilities. Its not 1800s

This place is dedicated to helping people that are on their road to recovery.

Be prepared to spend hours waiting but when you are seen they will do anything they can to help you. Apparently not with a bus pass though

Too many hours waiting in person to tell me no for my Emergency crisis having no heat is not an emergecy in my home and no gas. And not just because they send you there don't mean you will get any type support although they have a Big name in offering different support for different situations. We wouldn't come to Catholic Charities if it wasn't a place offering to help in need of crisis. I'm in one. It's winter and freezing! What amount money in world in their system claiming what your emergency that occurred shouldn't happened to you! It happens to people everyday. I was sent by 311 and it's been very disappointing that even the people who rarely ask for any help never qualifies on their principles of living. You wouldn't be there if you didn't need help! Bottom line! Some of us barely getting by although we have some kind roof over our heads. But it doesn't mean cause you don't tell the world by tweets you're not in a crisis situation of daily necessity living. A one person household doesn't qualify making minimum wage. I don't believe it!
Taxpayer: my taxes go towards programs too. What about us when we are in need. I pray for people like myself that truly needs the assistance. No one intentionally, wants be there.

Great clothing and free household items and also free food and poultry

Terrible, for the clothing pantry individuals are supposed to get 15 minutes which seems like 5 minutes. Then they have items "On display" that you can't have. They only let you pick 3 to for clothing items, and they don't have much to choose from with all the filled bins they have sitting in the hallway.

I enjoy going for the nightly dinners. And being able to talk w people

Wonderful service provided and mass in the chapel is great.

Wonderful time with the St. Vincent's Orphanage reunion!

Friendly staff, they give fresh food and help with clothing, very personal, offer help with employment...Enjoy volunteering

They could actually be more considerate and helpful to those in need than they actually are I've recently had a bad experience with them and am still recovering as a disabled Vietnam era veteran

I adore everyone that works and volunteers here!!! So very helpful and caring!!

Gets worse every year
.....shortage of Employees

I came for the clothing donations. They welcome all zip codes and they were very nice to me. You cannot donate clothes until September but they will gladly give you what they do have. Everything was clean and I even got some nice outfits for my toddler.

Chapel's temperature too cold. Other visitors have been complaining

Unfortunately I have to Post this I recently visited Catholic charities on Lasalle Due an appointment I had I was Approach by Kendria Atkins The Manger No hello No proper introduction In the hall way she was very Argumentative she was encouraging me to go back home due to the weather . I requested that to continue to be seen since i came a long way and lack of transportation! she became Abrasive and i was confused unsure what i had done. She then threatened me multiple times first was to Reject my referral as i ask to speak with Executive in charge she then threatened me again with Security Guards . She then Proceeded to the Security Guard to discuss dishonest words on my character when serval people witness this incident! Its was Clear she didn't want me there for her own Personal reasons and Inequity! This was my Experience!

Catholic Charities Downtown only helps Walk-In people every three (3) months for Assistance. Catholic Charities celebrates 100 years serving the community in the Chicago land area. Thanks Be To God!

Honestly I don't review much but I'm new in Chicago I came here for a form of help since I started a new job and quickly got turned cuz supposedly I agreed to something I dint and they thought I was getting paid it dint seem like they really wanted to help I was givien misleading information try talking to the person in charge and got turned down too and they only reason why I'm reviewing be is cuz this is a place to help those in real need I was in a need in a town I have no one and they dint even bother to clarify anything with me at all or hear me out door shut quickly