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Peter Claver Center 172
S. Chicago Street Contact: OPEN Location: The Peter Claver Center is located six blocks north of I-80 and 2 blocks south of downtown Joliet at 172 S. Chicago Street.
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The Peter Claver Center is a United Way member agency and non-profit organization that provides numerous programs designed to encourage the educational, recreational, and social growth of Will County residents.
"Serving the Will County Community for Over 50 Years"
As a multi-service organization, we extend guidance through teaching, counseling, and coaching to local area youths, as well as adult members.
The Peter Claver Center
does not charge for most of its services. Those who can afford it are
charged a nominal fee for some of the classes. Classes are open to all
residents of Will County and provide an excellent opportunity to increase
job skills, earn a college degree, and provide exercise and recreation.
EDUCATION
G.E.D., Tutoring, Earn & Learn Work Fare Program, CPR Certification, Aerobic Instruction Certification
RECREATION
Karate, Kickboxing, Boxing, Wrestling, Softball, Weightlifting, Table
Tennis, Aerobics/Step Aerobics, Open Recreation
COMPUTER
CLASSES
Computer Literacy, Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Database, DOS, Windows,
Typing Skills
COLLEGE
DEGREE
The Carlson Institute - Accredited college correspondence courses
for personal enrichment and degree completion.
COMMUNITY
SERVICES
Referral-Emergency Service, Substance Abuse Counseling, Thanksgiving
Food Drive, Clothes Distribution, Christmas for Tots
JOB
TRAINING
Job Training/Recruitment Program, Youth Employment Program, Peer-Leadership
Program, Resume Assistance
