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.
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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.
From Loss to Joy, Mary’s Story – In a short amount of time Mary lost her husband and her home of more than 20 years. At the end of her rope, she came to DuPagePads who helped her with the most overwhelming transition of her life.
Recently Lamont shared his story at our Wake Up Your Spirit Breakfast and moved the audience to a standing ovation. Read about his incredible journey here, in his own words.
New Advisory Council for the Career Employment Solutions Program – Recently a new advisory council met to discuss ways to improve employment opportunities and career solution programming for DuPagePads clients.
Dan Hampaton at Wake Up Your Spirit Breakfast – Tickets are now on sale for DuPagePads’ most inspirational event, the 14th Annual Wake Up Your Spirit Breakfast, this year featuring keynote speaker Dan Hampton, on Wednesday, November 2nd at Benedictine University in Lisle from 7:00am-8:30am.
DuPagePads receives Not-For-Profit of the Year from Chamber630.