DuPagePads 2016 Volunteers of the Year
Announcing DuPagePads 2016 Volunteers of the Year… Learn more about our winners, which are nominated by their peers and chosen by a committee:
Announcing DuPagePads 2016 Volunteers of the Year… Learn more about our winners, which are nominated by their peers and chosen by a committee:
7 Ways to Support DuPagePads this Summer…. Learn all the ways you can have fun and help end homelessness.
DuPagePads 6th Annual Drive for 75 event is on Sunday, June 26, 2016 from 10am-2pm. Read two ways to be involved in this exciting fundraiser
Linda has known homelessness her whole life. As a child she traveled with her mom from site to site using DuPagePads Interim (Overnight) Housing program and has continued to struggle to break the cycle of homelessness.
DuPagePads first annual Career Fair will be held Friday, June 10, 2016 at 703 West Liberty in Wheaton from 10:00am-2:00pm. Admission is free and open to the public.
“Light at the End of the Tunnel” – Joy’s Journey. Joy never believed she would be homeless. When she lost her job and home, she turned to DuPagePads Career Employment Solutions program to help her find a new path.
3 Thoughtful Mother’s Day Gift Ideas – This year Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8th, make her smile while also making a difference in the lives of families and individuals who are homeless.
National Volunteer Week is here: April 10th-16th 2016! We want to thank and acknowledge our 4,000 volunteers, for their dedicated support of our mission to end homelessness.
The Street Outreach program works toward restoring dignity and assisting people who are homeless in obtaining their life goals. Hear Kenny’s story and learn how you can help.
One of the 90 veterans DuPagePads served last year, Mitchell struggled with homelessness. Read Mitchell’s story, “I Owe my Life and Recovery to DuPagePads”
Music to My Ears – Harmony, Hope & Healing Workshop — A few weeks ago, DuPagePads invited Harmony, Hope & Healing (HHH) to provide a workshop for the families and individuals we serve who are homeless. HHH provides creative, therapeutic and educational music programs that offer emotional support to homeless and underserved individuals.
Jillian’s Journey Home – “I had nothing when I came to DuPagePads. No home, no income and no direction,” Jillian shares, “It was a roller-coaster of emotions, but DuPagePads was with me through it all,” Jillian reflects.