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DuPagePads YPN FUNdraising Friday Trivia Nite

August 7, 2020 Events

Friday, Aug 7th 2020, 8:00pm – 9:00pm. DuPagePads Young Professionals Network is hosting a Friday night trivia fundraiser for DuPagePads! Raise funds to help end homelessness from the comfort of your couch!

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Moving Home

August 6, 2020 Press Releases and Media

The Journey to Stable Housing   In her mid 20s, Mia* was in and out of homelessness. Starting in 2017 Mia moved between shelters and group homes for nearly two years, occasionally sleeping on a pad at DuPagePads’ Interim (Overnight)…

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DuPagePads announces April Redzic as the next President and CEO

July 28, 2020 BlogPress Releases and Media

The DuPagePads’ Board of Directors is pleased to introduce April Redzic as the next President and CEO of DuPagePads. Dedicated to ending homelessness in DuPage County for 35 years, DuPagePads will welcome Redzic on July 27th following the retirement of…

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Run4Home - Ending homelessness one step at a time

Run 4 Home 2020

July 27, 2020 Events

16th Annual Virtual Run 4 Home, September 1st – 19th, 2020. Online registration is available through September 19th!
Run/walk solo, or bring your family, friends, congregations and co-workers together for a socially distanced virtual run or walk!

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18th annual wake up your spirit virtual day

Wake Up Your Spirit Day 2020

July 26, 2020 Events

Please join us virtually Wednesday, November 4th to share in an inspirational message and new client developments during the 18th Annual Wake Up Your Spirit Virtual Day. Enjoy an uplifting presentation featuring keynote speaker, Angela Sanchez, author and advocate.

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Drive for 135 – 2020

June 27, 2020 Events

10th Annual Drive for 135 The Race to End Homelessness Saturday, June 27th, 2020 4:30pm – 9:30pm Autobahn Country Club 3795 Centerpoint Way, Joliet Continental Motors of Naperville, Autobahn Country Club and DuPagePads have teamed up for the tenth annual 4-hour karting…

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19th annual bowl to strike homelessness

DuPagePads Strikes Back 2020

April 25, 2020 Events

DuPagePads Strikes Back 18th Annual Bowl to Strike Out Homelessness! Summer 2020 – Saturday, 12:00pm-3:00pm Fox Bowl 1101 Butterfield Road Wheaton, IL Registration is now open! Register or Donate Volunteer DuPagePads 18th Annual Bowl to Strike Out Homelessness benefits DuPagePads and…

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Ending Homelessness Matters Now More Than Ever!

March 22, 2020 ArchiveBlogHomelessness in the News

Ending Homelessness Matters Now More Than Ever!   Since the arrival of COVID-19 DuPagePads has remained committed to safely ending homelessness during the pandemic. Our highest priority is keeping clients sheltered and keeping volunteers and staff as safe as possible…

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14th annual delicious event to support dupagepads

Taste of Hope 2020

March 5, 2020 Events

Taste of Hope 2020 – Thursday, March 5, 2020; 6:00pm – 9:00pm Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Guests will have the luxury of sampling signature dishes from 25 of the area’s leading upscale restaurants.

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Taste of Hope Through the Years

February 20, 2020 Blog

For 14 years DuPagePads’ Taste of Hope has brought our community together for an inspiring and delicious evening. Since the Taste of Hope’s debut in 2007, delectable food, community involvement, and inspiring tales of hope have told the story of…

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Carol Simler to Retire as President & CEO of DuPagePads after 23 Years of Leadership

January 15, 2020 ArchiveBlogPress Releases and Media

Carol Simler to Retire as President & CEO of DuPagePads after 23 Years of Leadership DuPagePads announced today that Carol Simler, the organization’s President & CEO for 23 years, has decided to retire effective June 30, 2020. Simler first assumed…

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Three New Year’s Resolutions that Help End Homelessness

January 9, 2020 Blog

Three New Year’s Resolutions that Help End Homelessness A new year is a great time to not only recommit to yourself but your community. Every day, DuPagePads has opportunities for you to join in the mission to end homelessness in…

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