Spring is coming! Soon we will say farewell to the harsh winter weather that has taken a toll on us all. As the weather warms up, consider springing into action for DuPagePads. Our volunteers, donors and community supporters are essential to our mission to end homelessness. Please consider helping us in the following ways
Enroll in benefits for Affordable Care Act. You may be eligible for benefits under the new health care law. Licensed DuPage Pads Navigators and Illinois Assisters can help you with health care enrollments. Every insurance plan on the Marketplace will cover services called “Essential Health Benefits”.
DuPagePads 8th Annual Taste of Hope – Tickets Almost Sold Out! Foodies in the area are gearing up for DuPagePads 8th Annual Taste of Hope, a culinary explosion of signature dishes from more than 25 of the area’s most elite restaurants. This delicious event will be held on Thursday, March 6th at Abbington Banquets in Glen Ellyn.
DuPage Pads Online Volunteer Training is Now Live! For the first time in DuPage Pad’s 28 year history, volunteers can be trained at their own convenience.
During this winter’s Arctic Blast, DuPagePads has remained committed to the health and safety of families and individuals who are homeless. With subzero temperatures and windchills sometimes as low as negative 40 degrees, DuPagePads developed solutions that would ensure no one would be exposed to the elements when weather conditions could seriously jeopardize their health.
This winter, ABC 7 Chicago came out to our Interim (Overnight) Housing site, reporting on the effects of the Arctic Blast on families and individuals who are homeless and seeking emergency shelter. Watch the video by clicking here.
Did you know? At DuPagePads we are committed to our mission to end homelessness. Though we have worked in the community for 28 years, many might not be aware of the seven facts listed below.
Tickets are now available for the 8th Annual DuPagePads Taste of Hope that will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2014 from 5:30pm – 9:30pm at Abbington Banquets in Glen Ellyn, IL.
For the first time in DuPagePads’ 28 year history, volunteers will be able to complete a web-based program training program at their own convenience. This volunteer training program was made possible as a result of a grant from the Spirit of Volunteerism Fund of The DuPage Community Foundation. Beginning January 6, 2014, volunteers will be able to log into the DuPagePads website and learn about the agency mission to end homelessness, programs and services provided, best practices in risk management, volunteer roles and responsibilities and more.
Join our Change for Change fundraiser to help end homelessness in DuPage County. A great community involvement opportunity for students and service groups.
What are you doing this Thanksgiving? Start your day with a morning Walk or Run at the 30th Annual Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot in Elmhurst. The race starts at 9:00 AM on Park Avenue and Adell place. To register, visit www.dangibbonsturkeytrot.com. We hope you can be a part of this exciting event with us!
On Saturday, September 7th DuPagePads held their 9th Annual Run 4 Home in Wheaton. This year’s race shattered all previous attendance records in its nine year history with an estimated 1,200 in attendance. Not only did this year’s race bring…