Centro Comunitario Juan Diego

Centro Comunitario Juan Diego Centro Comunitario Juan Diego (CCJD) is a non-profit community center in South Chicago. In 1996, it obtained its 501(c)3 status as a non-profit organization.

Some of its Programs include; CEDA (light and gas assistance program), Breast Health, Diabetes Education, prevention and management, Food Pantry, and much more. Centro Comunitario Juan Diego was founded in January 1994 by a group of eight Latina women. These women joined in their efforts to fight for a safer, cleaner, and healthier community. Then and now, the underlying goal of all their efforts

was a recognition of the need to develop self-empowerment and self-determination, especially among women in the Latino community. Centro Comunitario Juan Diego first set up shop on the front porch of co-founder and Executive Director Olivia Hernandez. In 1994, Centro Comunitario Juan Diego was recognized by the state of Illinois as a community agency. Centro Comunitario Juan Diego is the result of these women’s community activism. These early founders exemplified dedication, hard work, resourcefulness, and a desire for reform - all characteristics of a leader. From its inception Centro Comunitario Juan Diego has been an organization that serves as an example of leadership and civic participation for the community of Southeast Chicago.

01/20/2024
For more than five years Steve Dollear and his family have donated gloves, hats and gloves to CCJD. We’ve been blessed, ...
01/20/2024

For more than five years Steve Dollear and his family have donated gloves, hats and gloves to CCJD. We’ve been blessed, through their donations we have been able to provide the items to those that need them the most. Thanks Steve!

01/10/2024
Cindy McMahone and the Secretary of State Jessy White’s office have been adopting families for Christmas for the past f...
12/30/2023

Cindy McMahone and the Secretary of State Jessy White’s office have been adopting families for Christmas for the past fifteen years through the center. This year Cindy and her family were generous to five families with many beautiful gifts. On behalf of all the families, previous and current, we would like to send our most sincer appreciation for making Christmas joyous and hopefull for many children.

Before the year is over it’s important to CCJD that we recognize a few people, the Chicago Police Department, Old Saint ...
12/25/2023

Before the year is over it’s important to CCJD that we recognize a few people, the Chicago Police Department, Old Saint Mary’s Church, Herminia Vana, American legion Post 1017, and World Vision, because through their generosity we were able to help distribute coats, shoes, care items, and school items to our new immigrant neighbors.

12/18/2023

Para lugares que ayuda con biles de luz y gas mas cerca de la Comunidad del Sur de Chicago, por favor llamar a lo siguiente:

Universal Prayer Tower Church - Walk-in
1335 E. 76th Street,
773 437-3203

Spanish Coalition
9010 S. Commercial Ave.,
773 933-7575

Resurection Church
9046 S. Mackinaw
773 768-9645

Address

8812 S Commercial Avenue
Chicago, IL
60617

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+17737310109

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Centro Comunitario Juan Diego was founded on January 1994 by a group of eight latina women. These women have joined in their efforts to fight for a safer, cleaner, and healthier community. Then and now, the underlying goal of all their efforts was a recognition of the need to develop self-empowerment and self-determination, especially among women in the Latino community. Centro Comunitario Juan Diego first set up shop on the front porch of co-founder and Executive Director Olivia Hernandez. In 1994, Centro Comunitario Juan Diego was recognized by the state of Illinois as a community agency. In 1996, it obtained its 501(c)3 status as a non-profit organization. Centro Comunitario Juan Diego is the result of these women’s community activism. These early founders exemplified dedication, hard work, resourcefulness, and a desire for reform - all characteristics of a leader. From its inception Centro Comunitario Juan Diego has been an organization that serves as an example of leadership and civic participation for the community of Southeast Chicago.