With a passion for helping the homeless and over 5 years of volunteering, 17-year-old Justin has set up more than 1,400 sleeping pads, prepared more than 1,200 lunches, served more than 1,400 hot meals and raised $1,100 for DuPagePads mission.
Consider getting your students involved in our new “Learning through Lunches” Initiative. This program targets youth (ages 6-17) and families to plan and prepare sack lunches for our Interim (Overnight) Housing program.
Walmart Foundation Awards $90,000 to DuPage County Charities – Grants to DuPagePads and Loaves & Fishes help to fight hunger, homelessness. DuPagePads grant funds will be used to provide meals and support for the Interim (Overnight) Housing Program and Client Service Center.
An insurance salesman with a steady income, Steve never thought he would end up homeless. In an instant, Steve’s life changed.
Overcoming Obstacles – Mike Lifts 100 Tons for DuPagePads on September 12, 8:00am at CrossFit Carol Stream.
The Homeless Housed – Jon Stewart Video Clip. Shown at NAEH conference, Lloyd Pendleton spoke about Utah’s progress in ending homelessness through supportive housing.
This July, leadership members of DuPagePads had the opportunity to attend the National Alliance to End Homelessness Conference in Washington, D.C, along with over 1,600 advocates from across the country focused on Ending Homelessness. Among the impressive list of speakers was Richard Gere, the movie star who will be featured in a new film, “Time Out of Mind,” about a homeless man with a mental illness.
For Immediate Release July 31, 2015 Contact: Carol Simler President & CEO 630.682.3846 Ext.2310 csimler@dupagepads.org Janelle Barcelona Vice President, Development 630.682.3846, Ext. 2220 jbarcelona@dupagepads.org View Printable Press Release DuPagePads is Ending Homelessness One Step at a Time Registration Now Open…
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 Utah’s progress in ending homelessness.
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).
ICNA Relief Chicago Donates Hygiene Products to women who are homeless and served by DuPagePads to mark Ramadan.