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Top 5 Reasons to Attend DuPagePads Galaxy Bowl

February 24, 2016 BlogBoard PortalPress Releases and Media

There’s not a moment to “Spare” before our 14th Annual Galaxy Bowl on Saturday, April 16th at Fox Bowl in Wheaton, 12:00pm-3:00pm. View the Top 5 Reasons to Attend DuPagePads Galaxy Bowl.

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From Eviction to Promotion – Theresa’s Journey

February 17, 2016 BlogBoard Portal

Theresa’s Journey- Evicted from her home with 3 children and poor credit history puts Theresa in one our Interim Housing sites, but with hard work and perseverance, Theresa finds a new home for her family.

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Homeless to Housing in Less Than 10 Days

February 9, 2016 BlogBoard Portal

Karen, a single mother of two was able to move from a temporary hotel into stable housing in 10 days, due to DuPagePads Housing NOW program.

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30 Restaurants Unite for DuPagePads Taste of Hope

February 2, 2016 BlogBoard PortalPress Releases and Media

30 Restaurants Unite for DuPagePads 30 Years of Service
Tickets on Sale for the 10th Annual Taste of Hope Fundraiser to Benefit Homeless, March 3rd, 2016

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“Your Help Saved My Life,” Sharon’s Story

January 28, 2016 BlogBoard Portal

“Your Help Saved My Life,” Sharon’s Story. After losing her job, Sharon and her four children, all under the age of 10, were evicted from their home. Struggling to find employment and a new stable home for her family, Sharon turned to DuPagePads.

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Year End Charitable Giving

December 30, 2015 BlogBoard PortalPress Releases and Media

Year End Charitable Giving. Time is running out to make a 2015 donation. There are benefits to donating funds to non-profit organizations and listed below are a few options to consider.

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“DuPagePads Helped Me Through the Fire”- Jessica’s Story

December 18, 2015 BlogBoard Portal

“DuPagePads Helped Me Through the Fire” – Jessica’s story. Jessica lost her apartment due to a fire. Alone and frightened, she had no where to go. Hear her story and learn how DuPagePads assisted her transition from homeless to having a place to call home.

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Lamont’s Story – “I Had Nothing to Lose and Everything to Gain”

November 30, 2015 BlogBoard Portal

Lamont’s Story – “I had nothing to lose and everything to gain”. When Lamont and his wife divorced, he was devastated. In a short amount of time he lost his marriage; his home and his job. His daughters no longer lived with him. Homeless and in shock, he turned to DuPagePads.

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5 Impactful Ways to Help the Homeless this Holiday Season

November 20, 2015 BlogBoard PortalHomelessness in the News

5 Impactful Ways to Help the Homeless this Holiday Season! 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. Get involved to brighten the holiday of someone in need.

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DuPagePads Ends Chronic Veteran Homelessness

November 9, 2015 BlogBoard PortalHomelessness in the NewsPress Releases and Media

DuPagePads Ends Chronic Veteran Homelessness – This Veteran’s Day, DuPagePads announces that the agency has ended chronic veteran homelessness for those the agency serves.

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DuPagePads Recognizes 30 Years with NBC 5’s Dick Johnson

October 21, 2015 BlogBoard Portal

DuPagePads Recognizes 30 Years with NBC 5’s Dick Johnson at annual Wake Up Your Spirit Breakfast, Wednesday, November 4th at Benedictine University from 7:00am-8:30am.

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Giving Improves Health!

October 16, 2015 BlogBoard PortalHomelessness in the News

Giving Improves Health! Did you ever think that a monetary donation or volunteering could bring you physical and psychological health benefits in the long run? Well according to a recent Chicago Tribune article, it can and it does.

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