Effingham Catholic Charities Announces Changes to Daily Operations

Effingham Catholic Charities continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation and has announced how normal operations will change in upcoming weeks to minimize the spread of the virus. Please keep in mind this is a fluid situation, and more updates may be forthcoming.

The Effingham Catholic Charities main office remains open with normal business hours with the following changes:

·         Resale Store: The Second Hand Rose Resale Shoppe is closed until further notice. No donations will be accepted during this time.

·         Food Pantry: The food pantry will continue normal business hours, Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The lobby is closed to food pantry clients. Anyone receiving food can use the drive through on the east side of the building. The food pantry is accepting donations and they can also be dropped off in the lobby entrance.

·         MedAssist: MedAssist will continue to remain open for the public by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, please call Sr. Kathleen Bushur at 217-857-1458 ext. 108. Other medical requests are being handled by phone.

·         Tax Assistance: The Tax Assistance Program is closed.

·         Financial Assistance: All requests for financial assistance are being handled by phone at this time. Please call 217-857-1458 for assistance.

·         Counseling: By appointment. Please call 217-857-1458 and the operator will connect you with a counselor.

“We will continue our mission to treat everyone with dignity and respect and to serve those in need during these difficult circumstances. We pray your families are staying healthy and safe. Thank you for your patience during this uncertain time. We will get through this, together,” said Steven Roach, Executive Director for Catholic Charities, Diocese of Springfield in Illinois.