the issue of Homelessness in Dupage county in the news

The issue of homelessness is in the news. Take a closer look at the reality of homelessness in our own back yard.

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• "It's a storage unit, but they call it home,"  Chicago Tribune, October 28, 2009.

• "Homeless students: 'We have everything we need,'" Chicago Tribune, October 28, 2009.

• "Local churches become overnight homeless sites," The Doings, September 29, 2009.

• "No place to call home," Naperville Sun, September 13, 2009.

• "Mayor, fire chief go head-to-head in pantry benefit," Naperville Sun, February, 22, 2009.

• "PADS offers homeless more than just shelter," Daily Herald, October 29, 2008.

• "PADS chief honored for work on affordable housing," Glen Ellyn News/Wheaton Leader, June 5, 2008.

• "There's no water break from poverty," Catholic Explorer, September 14, 2007

• "Boy Scout collecting bicycles for PADS clients," News Leader, July 5, 2007.
  

• "Lack of shelter forces homeless into dangerous situations," Catholic Explorer, June 14, 2007.
  

• "PADS seeks shelter site, volunteers," Naperville Sun, June 12, 2007.
  

• "Group sends call-out for manpower at homeless shelter," News Leader, June 11, 2007.
  

• "DuPage PADS gets grant for apartments" Chicago Tribune, August 4, 2006.
  

• "Health care for the homeless." Naperville Sun, January 3, 2006.
  

• "Annual Awards for Business Excellence, DuPage PADS, Inc.," Business Ledger, May 30, 2005.
  

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• Get more information from the National Coalition for Homelessness. and read the Illinois State Report Card on Child Homelessness (pdf).
• Do something right now. Join the DuPage PADS Action League. Your email can help end homelessness.
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• Learn about other ways you can make a difference.

Homelessness Happens In dupage county

Adam's Story
I am a fifty-two year old veteran of the armed forces and a single father. I struggled with mental illness and substance abuse issues. But, in the midst of these challenges, the one thing that was always foremost on my mind was my son and daughter. When I found out my kids had been abused by a trusted family member, I knew things had to change. I came to DuPage PADS and began working with my Case Manager/Coach to stabilize my life and to secure safe and affordable housing.

Today my family and I are adjusting well with DuPage PADS Permanent
Supportive Housing Program. PADS has changed my life tremendously. Everything I needed for my children was there. I don’t know if they understand how much they’ve
done for me and my family.

Adam, Permanent Supportive Housing Tenant

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