DuPagePads collaborates with Walgreens to help prevent the families and individuals who are homeless in the county from catching the flu this winter. Walgreens pharmacists came out to DuPagePads Client Service Center and provided vouchers for DuPagePads program participants to either redeem on the spot or to be used at any Walgreens.
View our article in My Suburban Life – Community Voice Column – ‘One less family that is homeless’. 2014 was an exciting year for DuPagePads: 392 people obtained permanent housing, 145,501 meals were served, 44,284 nights of shelter were provided and 1,360 individuals were assisted including 241 children in 144 families. One of these families was Angel’s, and she shares her journey below.
National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day is December 21, 2014 & remembers those who have died without a home. Also timely info. on 2014 year-end donation.
Cleveland stopped smiling in 1987. Cleveland says the turning point in his life came when he came into contact with DuPagePads. I want to thank DuPagePads for saving my life.
Because of DuPagePads, my children can stay at their school; there is one less family that is homeless, one less child on the streets. There is one less because they cared when everyone else would not.
DuPagePads 12th Annual Wake Up Your Spirit Breakfast was a huge success. DuPagePads welcomed more than 450 attendees to Benedictine University and raised approximately $100,000 toward the agency’s mission to end homelessness.
The holiday season is a time that inspires us to think about giving not only to our loved ones, but to those in need through gifts of time and funds. DuPagePads has many ways that you can give back to your community and brighten someone else’s holiday this year.
Help Share the Fare! Despite the weather and the cost of public transit, DuPagePads is committed to finding solutions to ensure that transportation barriers do not prohibit individuals from receiving shelter, food and support services.
The Galaxy Bowl is a fun, family bowling event open to all! Gather your team of five and help us STRIKE BACK against homelessness in DuPage County!
You can assemble your five-person team today by generating $500 in team fundraising or $100 in individual fundraising. Team registration includes a team t-shirt, pizza, soda, ice cream and more! Plus compete to win prizes while having fun and supporting DuPagePads!
March 5, 2015, 5:30pm – Abbington Banquets, Glen Ellyn, IL. Taste of Hope offers guests the luxury of sampling signature dishes from 25 upscale restaurants. Leading area restaurants will serve samples of their signature dishes with wine pairings and an open bar. Music, auctions and a unique raffle will round out an evening of delicious dining.
Drive for 75 will be June 28, 2015 at Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, IL. Join us at the 5th Annual “Drive for 75 Race to End Homelessness” with the goal to raise $75,000 for DuPagePads mission. 15 karting teams will compete in a 4 hour race while raising funds to end homelessness.
DuPagePads 11th Annual Run 4 Home, 5K & 10K Run, 5K Walk will be on September 19, 2015 at 8:00am starting from DuPagePads in Wheaton. Take a step to end homelessness with DuPagePads.