Michelle has a college degree and held many successful business positions for decades. When her health deteriorated and she was no longer able to work, Michelle began staying at the DuPagePads Interim (Overnight) Housing sites. At the same time, her 16 year old daughter, Miah wanted only to stay with her mother, and not relatives, as she was pregnant.
The mother and daughter went to DuPagePads for assistance and began the journey to finding their home.
Homeless with a Toddler – Janet’s Experience. Janet and her three-year-old granddaughter Lulu became homeless, with nowhere to go. They came to DuPagePads for help and their lives were never the same.
DuPagePads Featured in Winfield Express. DuPagePads was recently featured in The Winfield Express newspaper on February 7, 2017.
Hope is Powerful – One Family’s Journey. Dan, Diana and their young son Gabriel became homeless and had nowhere to stay. With the help of DuPagePads they had renewed hope – read the full story here.
Improving Clients’ Health through Collaboration – DuPagePads Offers Chronic Disease Self-Management Series: DuPagePads is encouraging their clients who are homeless to choose better health through offering six-week Chronic Disease Self-Management workshops. Through a partnership with the DuPage County Health Department and Age Options, DuPagePads hosts this free educational series.
DuPagePads 11th Annual Taste of Hope – Thursday, March 2, 2017; 6:00pm-9:00pm – Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Kalee Dionne of NBC 5 Chicago Emcees as guests experience signature dishes from 25 of the area’s leading upscale restaurants in one evening.
DuPagePads has recently joined the Great Hearts Initiatives Community. Easy, fun and free to join. Sign up today and you to help us receive grants.
A Day I Will Never Forget – John’s Story. Read about his journey below and find out why July 11, 2016 is a day he will never forget.
Homeless Service Providers Come Together for National Homeless Person’s Memorial Day Proclamation. Yesterday morning, DuPage County Board members voted to designate December 21st as National Homeless Person’s Memorial Day.
Dreams are Possible – Keanna’s Story. Keanna knew that she had to get out of an abusive relationship for herself and her three young boys 7, 8 and 12. Unsure of where to turn, she came to DuPagePads.
5 Impactful Ways to Help the Homeless this Holiday Season – 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, here are the top 5 suggestions.
Local Companies and Schools Brighten Thanksgiving for 300 DuPagePads Clients – This week, 122 holiday meal bags were created for families and individuals in DuPagePads Supportive Housing apartments as a result of a generous food drive organized by Villa Park Office Equipment. Holiday meal bags are being delivered this week, along with a $25 Jewel gift card for each household, donated by First Trust Portfolios.