Did you know? At DuPagePads we are committed to our mission to end homelessness. Though we have worked in the community for 28 years, many might not be aware of the seven facts listed below.
Tickets are now available for the 8th Annual DuPagePads Taste of Hope that will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2014 from 5:30pm - 9:30pm at Abbington Banquets in Glen Ellyn, IL.
For the first time in DuPagePads’ 28 year history, volunteers will be able to complete a web-based program training program at their own convenience. This volunteer training program was made possible as a result of a grant from the Spirit of Volunteerism Fund of The DuPage Community
Join our Change for Change fundraiser to help end homelessness in DuPage County. A great community involvement opportunity for students and service groups.
What are you doing this Thanksgiving? Start your day with a morning Walk or Run at the 30th Annual Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot in Elmhurst. The race starts at 9:00 AM on Park Avenue and Adell place. To register, visit www.dangibbonsturkeytrot.com. We hope you can be a part of this excitin
DuPagePads is pleased to announce it is one of 13 community partners in DuPage County awarded funding by the DuPage County Health Department to participate in Enroll DuPage activities, which includes conducting outreach, education and enrollment in the Illinois Health Insurance Market
DuPagePads is calling all walkers and runners, individuals and families to the 9th Annual Run 4 Home on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at 8am, beginning at 703 W. Liberty in Wheaton. The new 10K and 5K CARA approved course will appeal to serious runners, casual joggers and walkers.
“Over the last year alone we have seen a 39% increase in the number of children coming to our doors. These families need access to services to obtain stable housing. We are grateful for The DuPage Community Foundation’s support of the Family Outreach Program,” said Carol Simler, DuPag
“We know our volunteers are vital to achieving our mission of ending homelessness in DuPage County. We are continually humbled by their commitment and are excited to share the stories of Diane, Ben and Riya,” says Carol Simler, DuPagePads’ Executive Director.
When people think of homelessness, a lot of their thoughts may be misconstrued or uninformed. Some people tend to think that homelessness is a choice, that people would rather be homeless than work for a living or that they aren't trying hard enough. Carol Simler and DuPage Pads is wo