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3 Thoughtful Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

April 20, 2016 ArchiveBlog

3 Thoughtful Mother’s Day Gift Ideas – This year Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8th, make her smile while also making a difference in the lives of families and individuals who are homeless.

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Thank YOU Volunteers! – It’s National Volunteer Week

April 10, 2016 ArchiveBlogPress Releases and Media

National Volunteer Week is here: April 10th-16th 2016! We want to thank and acknowledge our 4,000 volunteers, for their dedicated support of our mission to end homelessness.

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As a veteran, i never thought I would be struggling with addiction and living on the streets

Street Outreach – How You Can Help

April 6, 2016 ArchiveBlog

The Street Outreach program works toward restoring dignity and assisting people who are homeless in obtaining their life goals. Hear Kenny’s story and learn how you can help.

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Mitchell’s Story – “I Owe My Life and Recovery to DuPagePads”

March 31, 2016 ArchiveBlog

One of the 90 veterans DuPagePads served last year, Mitchell struggled with homelessness. Read Mitchell’s story, “I Owe my Life and Recovery to DuPagePads”

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Music to My Ears – Harmony, Hope & Healing Workshop

March 21, 2016 ArchiveBlog

Music to My Ears – Harmony, Hope & Healing Workshop — A few weeks ago, DuPagePads invited Harmony, Hope & Healing (HHH) to provide a workshop for the families and individuals we serve who are homeless. HHH provides creative, therapeutic and educational music programs that offer emotional support to homeless and underserved individuals.

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Jillian’s Journey Home

March 17, 2016 ArchiveBlog

Jillian’s Journey Home – “I had nothing when I came to DuPagePads. No home, no income and no direction,” Jillian shares, “It was a roller-coaster of emotions, but DuPagePads was with me through it all,” Jillian reflects.

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Top 5 Reasons to Attend DuPagePads Galaxy Bowl

February 24, 2016 ArchiveBlogPress Releases and Media

There’s not a moment to “Spare” before our 14th Annual Galaxy Bowl on Saturday, April 16th at Fox Bowl in Wheaton, 12:00pm-3:00pm. View the Top 5 Reasons to Attend DuPagePads Galaxy Bowl.

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Mike and Friends Lift 100 Tons!

February 22, 2016 Events

Mike and Friends Lift 100 Tons! Volunteer Mike DeMeritt and friends are repeating their goal of lifting 100 tons in under 8 hours to benefit DuPagePads Annual Run 4 Home on Saturday, September 17 at CrossFit Carol Stream.

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From Eviction to Promotion – Theresa’s Journey

February 17, 2016 ArchiveBlog

Theresa’s Journey- Evicted from her home with 3 children and poor credit history puts Theresa in one our Interim Housing sites, but with hard work and perseverance, Theresa finds a new home for her family.

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Homeless to Housing in Less Than 10 Days

February 9, 2016 ArchiveBlog

Karen, a single mother of two was able to move from a temporary hotel into stable housing in 10 days, due to DuPagePads Housing NOW program.

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30 Restaurants Unite for DuPagePads Taste of Hope

February 2, 2016 ArchiveBlogPress Releases and Media

30 Restaurants Unite for DuPagePads 30 Years of Service
Tickets on Sale for the 10th Annual Taste of Hope Fundraiser to Benefit Homeless, March 3rd, 2016

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“Your Help Saved My Life,” Sharon’s Story

January 28, 2016 ArchiveBlog

“Your Help Saved My Life,” Sharon’s Story. After losing her job, Sharon and her four children, all under the age of 10, were evicted from their home. Struggling to find employment and a new stable home for her family, Sharon turned to DuPagePads.

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