A Brighter Future Starts Here
Together, Helping Families Build Stability with Pathways out of Poverty
Padua® Chicago is a Goodwill program first established by Catholic Charities Fort Worth. As one of the first Padua Mission Sites in the nation, we’re establishing a foothold in the quest to end poverty. This program is free to our community and incorporates a proven, research-backed, holistic approach designed to help families build stability, set and achieve goals, and ultimately rise above extremely challenging circumstances.
How it works
Dedicated Team
Individuals in need are paired with a dedicated Case Management Team
Establish Trust
Case Managers provide personalized, judgment-free support when getting to know clients
Explore Opportunities
Case Managers and clients explore housing, employment, education and healthcare needs
Devise a Plan
A clear plan to keep clients moving toward goals by building skills and exploring tools for emotional and financial resiliency
No Time Limits
Case Managers stand by clients until they gain stability and reach independence
Another Way We Serve Our Mission
Created by Catholic Charities Forth Worth and named after St. Anthony of Padua — the patron saint of the poor — Padua has redefined traditional case management through its client-led, long-term and research-driven approach. The program honors human dignity by providing support and guidance to those entrenched in poverty.
The adoption of the Padua program is another way Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago works toward its mission: Connecting people to work. Preparing people for life.