CATHOLIC CHARITIES

Site Information:
Area Director: Catholic Charities in Effingham
Funding Agency: CATHOLIC CHARITIES
1502 E.. Fayette Avenue
Effingham
Area Director
Carrie Crippen
Hours: M-F 8:30am - 4:30pm

Agency Mission: To extend to all the healing & empowering
presence of Jesus. Through our competent &
compassionate ministries, Catholic Charities
will
support the dignity & sanctity of human life at
all stages of development & growth; value
families & the sac

Service Summary: Human services for the materially poor

Access: Designated Parking, Full Wheelchair Access,

Services Offered: Counseling, food pantry, clothing, & household
vouchers, emergency & prescription medication
assistance, rent, utility assistance, dental
vouchers, transient transp. 1-night lodging,2nd
hand rose resale shop, school supplies & legal
services.

Fees: Forgiveness fee in counseling Med Assist
(Prescription Advocacy)-Minimal & can be
negotiated purchases at Second Hand Rose Resale
Shoppe

Family Composition/Income Level/Other: DHS of Illinois income guidelines

Geographic Area Served: Effingham, Jasper, Cumberland, Fayette,
Crawford, Clark & Shelby counties in Illinois.