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Thomas: Finding Home Again

May 22, 2025 Blog

Growing up in DuPage County, Thomas*, in his 40’s, never expected to find himself without a roof over his head. At age 19 he followed in his father’s footsteps and joined the Navy, thinking he would have a long path…

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DuPagePads Welcomes Five New Members to Board of Directors

DuPagePads Welcomes Five New Members to Board of Directors

June 1, 2021 BlogBoard Portal

DuPagePads Welcomes Five New Members to Board of Directors. Recently, DuPagePads welcomed five new members to the agency’s Board of Directors. Read about why they wanted to be part of our solution to end homelessness.

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DuPage Pads Annual Appeal Message

December 22, 2020 Blog

A Room at the Inn As we enter into the holiday season, I write this letter wishing you and your family good health, grateful for the privilege to share how things are going at DuPagePads. Winter is a time when,…

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DuPagePads announces April Redzic as the next President and CEO

July 28, 2020 BlogPress Releases and Media

The DuPagePads’ Board of Directors is pleased to introduce April Redzic as the next President and CEO of DuPagePads. Dedicated to ending homelessness in DuPage County for 35 years, DuPagePads will welcome Redzic on July 27th following the retirement of…

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Ending Homelessness Matters Now More Than Ever!

March 22, 2020 BlogBoard PortalHomelessness in the News

Ending Homelessness Matters Now More Than Ever!   Since the arrival of COVID-19 DuPagePads has remained committed to safely ending homelessness during the pandemic. Our highest priority is keeping clients sheltered and keeping volunteers and staff as safe as possible…

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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 BlogBoard PortalPress 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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