7 Ways to Support DuPagePads this Summer
Looking for ways to keep busy this summer? Here are 7 fun and simple ways to help end homelessness.
Volunteer at an overnight site– Summer is when we have the greatest need for volunteers. With vacations and shifting work schedules, we need your help.
Click here for more information on volunteer opportunities.
2. Donate a meal or bag lunch– Not able to volunteer? Help feed those who are homeless by providing a meal.
Creating a warm dinner, serving breakfast or putting together sack lunches can all be great experiences for your family, co-workers, congregation or service group.
Contact our volunteer coordinator Diana for the most up to date list of needs: volunteer@dupagepads.org.
3. Volunteer at a festival– The more volunteers DuPagePads sends, the more event proceeds are donated back to our missions to end homelessness.
The benefits are numerous: fun atmosphere, great music, often free event t-shirts and festival entry. Shifts fill up fast, so contact Linda today if you are interested: Lflo@dupagepads.org .
- Rotary Grovefest on June 23-26, 2016
- Naperville Ribfest on July 1-4, 2016
- Naperville Ale Fest on July 16, 2016
4. Host an in-kind drive– Consider hosting a drive for items that could provide dignity and support for people who are homeless. Our most needed items are:
- Men’s undergarments
- Women’s undergarments
- Men’s t-shirts ( M, L, XL & XXL)
- Bug spray
- Backpacks
- Clear ponchos (the dye in the colored ones can stain clothing)
- Umbrellas
- Razors twin blades
- Shaving cream
- Cotton swabs
- Deodorant
- Brushes
- Diapers for newborns (Newborn- 06)
- Baby wipes
- Bath towels
- Batteries
- Paper products
- Food storage containers
- Train and bus transit cards
- Men’s dress shoes(9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
- Men’s black work pants Dickies or Dockers (waist 36, 38, 40, 42 length 30, 32, 34)
- Women’s dress pants(sizes 12-22)
- Women’s dress pants(sizes 12-22)
- Women’s shoes(6, 8, 9, 10, 10 1/2)
For a complete list, click here: https://dupagepads.org/solutions/needed-items/
5. 
Have Fun– Check out these fun, family-friendly events that allow you to make memories while helping to end homelessness:
- Watch the Kane County Cougars baseball game.
- Enjoy ice cream at Kimmer’s in downtown Wheaton on the evening of June 23rd.
- Dine at Chipotle in Wheaton on June 27th.
- See a concert. When you purchase the tickets through Tix4Cause, you can select DuPagePads to receive a percentage of your ticket sales.
6. Support Drive for 75– Experience a one-of-a-kind 4 hour karting race to raise $75,000 for DuPagePads on Sunday, June 26, 2016 from 10:00 am-2:00 pm.
Hosted by Continental Motors of Naperville and Autobahn Country Club, gather a team of at least 5 drivers to race fast karts around a custom track.
Not able to attend? Consider donating to help us reach our goal. Click here for more information: https://dupagepads.org/drive-for-75/
7. Run 4 Home 5K & 10K Run, 5K Walk– Bring your family, friends and co-workers to DuPagePads Run 4 Home on Saturday, September 17, 2016, at 8:00 am. Race through the scenic streets of Wheaton and back to DuPagePads where there will be music and refreshments.
All event proceeds go towards our mission to end homelessness. Awards will be given out to the group with the most participants, King/Queen of the Hill, top fundraisers and fastest times. Learn more at- padsrun.org. 
