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 c
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 hour
On Sat., Sept. 6th DuPage Pads held their 10th Annual Run 4 Home 5K & 10K Run, 5K Walk in Wheaton. DuPage Pads welcomed the largest participation in its ten year history and raised a record amount of funds to help the organization’s goal to end homelessness in DuPage County.