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Year End Charitable Giving

December 30, 2015 ArchiveBlogPress Releases and Media

Year End Charitable Giving. Time is running out to make a 2015 donation. There are benefits to donating funds to non-profit organizations and listed below are a few options to consider.

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“DuPagePads Helped Me Through the Fire”- Jessica’s Story

December 18, 2015 ArchiveBlog

“DuPagePads Helped Me Through the Fire” – Jessica’s story. Jessica lost her apartment due to a fire. Alone and frightened, she had no where to go. Hear her story and learn how DuPagePads assisted her transition from homeless to having a place to call home.

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Lamont’s Story – “I Had Nothing to Lose and Everything to Gain”

November 30, 2015 ArchiveBlog

Lamont’s Story – “I had nothing to lose and everything to gain”. When Lamont and his wife divorced, he was devastated. In a short amount of time he lost his marriage; his home and his job. His daughters no longer lived with him. Homeless and in shock, he turned to DuPagePads.

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5 Impactful Ways to Help the Homeless this Holiday Season

November 20, 2015 ArchiveBlogHomelessness in the News

5 Impactful Ways to Help the Homeless this Holiday Season! The holiday season is a time that inspires many of us to think about not only our loved ones, but also those who are less fortunate. Get involved to brighten the holiday of someone in need.

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DuPagePads Ends Chronic Veteran Homelessness

November 9, 2015 ArchiveBlogHomelessness in the NewsPress Releases and Media

DuPagePads Ends Chronic Veteran Homelessness – This Veteran’s Day, DuPagePads announces that the agency has ended chronic veteran homelessness for those the agency serves.

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DuPagePads Recognizes 30 Years with NBC 5’s Dick Johnson

October 21, 2015 ArchiveBlog

DuPagePads Recognizes 30 Years with NBC 5’s Dick Johnson at annual Wake Up Your Spirit Breakfast, Wednesday, November 4th at Benedictine University from 7:00am-8:30am.

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Giving Improves Health!

October 16, 2015 ArchiveBlogHomelessness in the News

Giving Improves Health! Did you ever think that a monetary donation or volunteering could bring you physical and psychological health benefits in the long run? Well according to a recent Chicago Tribune article, it can and it does.

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Recognizing 30 Years at Wake Up Your Spirit Breakfast

October 14, 2015 Homelessness in the NewsPress Releases and Media

Tickets are now on sale for DuPagePads’ most inspirational event, the 13th Annual Wake Up Your Spirit Breakfast with guest emcee NBC 5 news anchor and reporter, Dick Johnson. This year’s breakfast will take place on Wednesday, November 4th at Benedictine University in Lisle from 7:00-8:30am.

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13th Annual Wake Up Your Spirit Breakfast 2015

October 14, 2015 Events

DuPagePads 13th Annual Wake Up Your Spirit Breakfast 2015 is November 4, 2015; 7:00am-8:30am at Benedictine University, Lisle. Emceed by award-winning NBC 5 Chicago news anchor and reporter, Dick Johnson, the morning will reflect on DuPagePads 30 years of service.

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DuPagePads 10th Annual Taste of Hope

October 13, 2015 Events

DuPagePads 10th Annual Taste of Hope – Thursday, March 3, 2016; 6:00pm-9:00pm. Experience signature dishes from more than 25 of the area’s leading upscale restaurants in one evening at our new venue – Drury Lane.

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2016 DuPagePads Galaxy Bowl

October 12, 2015 Events

Join us for the 14th Annual DuPagePads Galaxy Bowl – DuPagePads Strikes Back on Saturday, April 16th from noon to 3pm. Assemble your team of five and generate at least $500 in team fundraising for DuPagePads!

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Struggling to Stability – Mary’s Story

October 6, 2015 ArchiveBlog

Struggling to Stability-Mary’s Story. As a result of divorce & health concerns, Mary & her sons became homeless. Working with DuPagePads, hear how they are doing now in their own home.

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