DuPagePads Survives Deep Freeze
During the deep freeze, DuPagePads remained open 24 hours! The frigid weather did not stop the largest provider of homeless services in DuPage County!
During the deep freeze, DuPagePads remained open 24 hours! The frigid weather did not stop the largest provider of homeless services in DuPage County!
Full Press Release Here For Immediate Release January 30, 2019 Contact: Carol Simler President & CEO 630.517.0649 csimler@dupagepads.org DuPagePads remains open 24 hours in deep freeze! WHEATON, IL – This week and especially today, DuPagePads remains open 24…
Taste of Hope 2019 – Thursday, March 7, 2019; 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.
When temperatures dip into the single digits, our top priority is the safety of the people we serve who are homeless.
Prairie Path Foot & Ankle Clinic will be hosting their annual Sock Drive throughout the month of November to benefit DuPagePads.
December 21st marks the winter solstice and the longest night of the year. On this day, DuPage community members will take time to remember the 6 members of our community who died while experiencing homelessness. This week, DuPage County Board members voted to designate December 21st as National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day.
“We Just Needed a Boost…” -Demetrius’s Story. Recently Demetrius shared his family’s story at our Wake Up Your Spirit Breakfast and moved the audience to a standing ovation. Read about their journey here, in his own words.
DuPagePads clients often have health conditions that are intensified by homelessness. Not having stable housing, being food insecure and experiencing harsh weather conditions all negatively impact people’s health and contribute to healthcare gaps.
On November 7th, 400 attendees gathered at Abbington Distinctive Banquets in Glen Ellyn for DuPagePads’ annual inspirational breakfast. This 16th annual event raised over $110,000 for programs and services to help people move from a pad on the floor, to a key in the door!
The holiday season is a time that inspires many of us to think about not only our loved ones, but also those who are less fortunate. We are often asked this time of year by generous community members how they can get involved to brighten the holiday of someone in need.
Housing ends homelessness. Currently, DuPagePads is in the process of adding 13 new Supportive Housing apartment units, providing the opportunity to transform the lives of chronically homeless individuals
Under Construction! DuPagePads Builds Client Service Center addition to better support clients, read how volunteers and donations will be impacted.