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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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Maximize Your Year-End Charitable Giving

December 30, 2019 Blog

Maximize Your Year-End Charitable Giving…While Minimizing Taxes. Time is running out to make a 2017 donation. There are benefits to donating funds to non-profit organizations and listed below are a few options to consider.

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2019 National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day

December 19, 2019 BlogPress Releases and Media

National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day View Press Release Here December 21st marks the winter solstice, which is the longest night of the year. On this day, DuPage community members will take time to remember the 5 members of our community…

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8th Annual Villa Park Office Equipment Thanksgiving Food Drive

December 12, 2019 BlogPress Releases and Media

Thank You Villa Park Office Equipment! Last month, Villa Park Office Equipment’s 8th Annual Food Drive brought the joy of Thanksgiving to our clients. Holiday meal bags were delivered to our tenants, along with gift cards for each household to…

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Giving Tuesday – December 3rd, 2019

November 8, 2019 Blog

This Giving Tuesday, December 3rd, we ask you to consider helping us reach our goal of $25,000 providing Medical Respite and Case Management services for the next year!

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The 36th Annual Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot Needs You!

November 1, 2019 Blog

Volunteer at Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot in Elmhurst. What are your plans for Thanksgiving? Kick of your day with a morning walk or run at the 35th annual Dan Gibbon’s Turkey Trot in Elmhurst. Proceeds from this race will benefit area charities that feed the hungry, including DuPagePads and our mission to end homelessness.

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17th annual wake up your spirit breakfast

Wake Up Your Spirit Breakfast 2019

October 11, 2019 Events

Enjoy an uplifting morning featuring keynote speaker Chris Norton, professional speaker and author. Attendees will also hear from a client whose life has been transformed by DuPagePads.

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Run4Home - Ending homelessness one step at a time

Run 4 Home 2019

September 21, 2019 Events

Saturday, September 21st, 2019 – 8:00am, Wheaton. Ending homelessness one step at a time! Bring your family, friends and coworkers to DuPagePads 15th Annual Run 4 Home. The course will take runners and walkers through scenic streets of Wheaton and back to DuPagePads for a celebration!

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Volunteer Mike DeMeritt Lifts 100 Tons for DuPagePads

Volunteer Mike DeMeritt Lifts 100 Tons for DuPagePads

September 12, 2019 Blog

Lifting for a Purpose! DuPagePads volunteer and homeless advocate, Mike DeMeritt is back after a two-year hiatus from his fundraiser, Mike Lifts 100 Tons! Mike is no stranger to creative and physically challenging fundraisers. From 2010-2013 Mike’s fundraiser was Mike…

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