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Volunteer Mike DeMeritt Lifts 100 Tons for DuPagePads

Volunteer Mike DeMeritt Lifts 100 Tons for DuPagePads

September 12, 2019 Blog

Lifting for a Purpose! DuPagePads volunteer and homeless advocate, Mike DeMeritt is back after a two-year hiatus from his fundraiser, Mike Lifts 100 Tons! Mike is no stranger to creative and physically challenging fundraisers. From 2010-2013 Mike’s fundraiser was Mike…

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Walk, Run or Sprint - DuPagePads Run 4 Home has Something for You!

Walk, Run or Sprint – DuPagePads Run 4 Home has Something for You!

August 21, 2019 Blog

Walk, Run or Sprint – DuPagePads Run 4 Home has Something for You! 15th Annual Run 4 Home – 10K & 5K Run, 5K & 1K Walk Saturday, September 21st – 8:00am 703 West Liberty, Wheaton DuPagePads Run 4 Home…

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Under Construction! DuPagePads Builds Client Service Center Expansion

Under Construction! DuPagePads Builds Client Service Center Expansion

August 13, 2019 BlogBoard Portal

DuPagePads is Growing to Better Support Our Clients The Client Service Center is the only daytime facility available for people who are homeless in DuPage County. Here, families and individuals can work with their Case Manager on goal setting, planning…

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DuPagePads Welcomes Five New Members to Board of Directors

DuPagePads Welcomes Five New Members to Board of Directors

July 8, 2019 BlogBoard Portal

DuPagePads Welcomes Five New Members to Board of Directors. Recently, DuPagePads welcomed five new members to the agency’s Board of Directors. Read about why they wanted to be part of our solution to end homelessness.

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DuPagePads Partners in Award-Winning Health Research

DuPagePads Partners in Award-Winning Health Research

June 10, 2019 Blog

DuPagePads Partners in Award-Winning Health Research This year, DuPagePads, the DuPage County Health Department, Advocate Healthcare and Benedictine University partnered to research the health disparities of those experiencing homelessness. The research clarified the healthcare barriers and needs of those we…

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Happy Fathers Day

3 Ways You Can Help End Homelessness this Father’s Day

June 10, 2019 Blog

3 Ways You Can Help End Homelessness this Father’s Day Father’s Day is Sunday, June 16th. Find a Father’s Day gift that dad can enjoy and help others.  This year make him smile while also making a difference in the…

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“I had to learn to trust people”, Cleveland’s story of Transforming Impossible into Possible

“I had to learn to trust people”, Cleveland’s story of Transforming Impossible into Possible

May 28, 2019 BlogBoard Portal

“I had to learn to trust people”, Cleveland’s story of Transforming Impossible into Possible Cleveland came to DuPagePads in 2012, after being homeless for 8 years. During his time in the Interim (Overnight) Housing program, he was reluctant to use our…

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Mental Health Awareness Month: Why Care?

May 16, 2019 BlogBoard Portal

 May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Why Care? To create dialogue, reduce stigma, and prompt action regarding mental health, the National Alliance on Mental Illness has launched their “Why Care?” initiative, challenging everyone, including us at DuPagePads, to come up…

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Happy Mothers Day

3 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for You that Help End Homelessness

May 7, 2019 BlogBoard Portal

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12th. Looking for a special way to honor your mother or a special woman in your life? Consider these three Mother’s Day gift ideas that will make her smile while also making a difference in the lives of families and individuals who are homeless.

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DuPagePads Young Professionals

April 29, 2019 BlogBoard Portal

DuPagePads Young Professionals   Since 2015, DuPagePads Young Professionals have played a key role in supporting our mission to end homelessness in DuPage County. The network of professionals 50 years and younger have a strong presence at all DuPagePads events and…

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Over 20 Years of Service: Celebrating Ginny

April 26, 2019 BlogBoard Portal

Over 20 Years of Service: Celebrating Ginny Ginny is a faithful volunteer at DuPagePads for more than 23 years now. She was first introduced to DuPagePads by a friend, who encouraged her to help serve dinner at Trinity Episcopal Church in…

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DuPagePads Youth Volunteers are Learning while Helping Others

April 16, 2019 BlogBoard Portal

DuPagePads Youth Volunteers are Learning while Helping Others There are many health benefits of volunteering, these include a longer life, reduced stress, making you happier, and provide a sense of purpose. There are even more benefts for young people when…

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