DuPagePads has launched a new program: Short-Term Housing Employment Program for people working overnight shifts to rest, shower and focus on their career. One individual, Tom, has already benefited from this program. Learn more.
9 Reasons to Attend the Taste of Hope – DuPagePads 9th Annual Taste of Hope will be March 5th from 5:30pm-9:00pm at the Abbington Banquets in Glen Ellyn. Tickets are selling fast, here are nine reasons why you will want to reserve your seat today.
DuPagePads collaborates with Walgreens to help prevent the families and individuals who are homeless in the county from catching the flu this winter. Walgreens pharmacists came out to DuPagePads Client Service Center and provided vouchers for DuPagePads program participants to either redeem on the spot or to be used at any Walgreens.
National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day is December 21, 2014 & remembers those who have died without a home. Also timely info. on 2014 year-end donation.
Cleveland stopped smiling in 1987. Cleveland says the turning point in his life came when he came into contact with DuPagePads. I want to thank DuPagePads for saving my life.
Because of DuPagePads, my children can stay at their school; there is one less family that is homeless, one less child on the streets. There is one less because they cared when everyone else would not.
The holiday season is a time that inspires us to think about giving not only to our loved ones, but to those in need through gifts of time and funds. DuPagePads has many ways that you can give back to your community and brighten someone else’s holiday this year.
Help Share the Fare! Despite the weather and the cost of public transit, DuPagePads is committed to finding solutions to ensure that transportation barriers do not prohibit individuals from receiving shelter, food and support services.
Last year DuPagePads served 1,360 individuals, including 241 children and 144 families as well as 86 veterans who were homeless here in DuPage County. These numbers are unacceptable!
With no one left to turn to, Catina found herself at one of DuPage Pads’ Interim (Overnight) Housing sites. Working closely with the staff at the DuPage Pads Employment & Education Center, she was able to update her resume, search for jobs online, prepare for interviews and gain the confidence she needed to succeed.
On Wednesday, November 5th from 7:00-8:30am, DuPagePads will host its most inspirational event, the 12th Annual Wake Up Your Spirit Breakfast at Benedictine University in Lisle. This will be a truly uplifting event and an excellent way to start your day!
In the summers of 2010-2013, Mike DeMeritt ran 100 miles to raise funds for DuPage Pads’ housing programs and supportive services for families and individuals who are homeless. This year, in a break from tradition, Mike decided that he would lift 100 tons over the course of eight hours!