For Immediate Release July 31, 2015 Contact: DuPagePads is Ending Homelessness One Step at a Time Registration Now Open for 11th Annual Run 4 Home- 10K & 5K Run, 5K Walk WHEATON, ILLINOIS – DuPagePads is calling all walkers and runners, individuals and families to the 11th
One Family’s Unforgettable Experience - A family with disabilities loses their benefits due to an error and become homeless. DuPagePads provides them with the specialized support services they need to obtain a home of their own.
The Homeless Housed - Jon Stewart Video Clip. This video was shown at a workshop during the National Alliance to End Homelessness Conference in Washington, DC on Friday, July 17th. The workshop was titled "Homeless Assistance Providers and the Media" and Lloyd Pendleton spoke about Ut
Volunteer and athlete Mike DeMeritt is setting out again Saturday, September 12 (8am – 4pm) at CrossFit Carol Stream, to repeat his goal of lifting 100 Tons to benefit DuPagePads Annual Walk/Run Event (on September 19).
Naperville Jaycees Donate to DuPage Pads. Best known for the four-day family festival called “Last Fling” over Labor Day Weekend, the Naperville Jaycees also hosts year-round fundraising efforts to provide grants for worthy causes and projects.
Meals and Volunteers Needed this Summer! DuPagePads provides meals, overnight housing and safety 365 nights a year to families and individuals who are homeless, but summer is where we are most in need of meal donations and volunteers.
Announcing DuPagePads 2015 Volunteer of the Year! Two Volunteers Selected Out of 4,000. A committee selected the winners who were awarded plaques and given surprise recognition among their peers. Adult Winner: Gerald Massie; Youth Winner: Mario Jayes.
Four Creative Fathers Day Gift Ideas that Help End Homelessness. Tired of the same-old Father’s Day gifts? This year make him smile while also making a difference in the lives of families and individuals who are homeless.
Board Chair Responds to Rauner's Budget Cuts - In a My Suburban Life Community Voice article published yesterday, Jane Doyle, DuPage Pads Board Chair, responded to Governor Rauner's proposed budget, which severely cuts supportive housing programs that save money for the state.