DuPagePads Receives the Exceptional Service Non-Profit of the Year
Recently, DuPagePads was awarded the Exceptional Service Non-Profit of the Year from the Oak Brook Chamber of Commerce.
Recently, DuPagePads was awarded the Exceptional Service Non-Profit of the Year from the Oak Brook Chamber of Commerce.
Laughing, Listening and Letting Go – DuPagePads New Improv Class. Starting this year, DuPagePads began providing improv classes at our Client Service Center for those who are homeless. Led by volunteer Jenn Fondel, who studied for a year at Second City, these improv activities provide more than laughter.
Caitlyn, a single mom, supported her children on one income for years. In a single moment, Caitlyn and her children became homeless.
Strike out homelessness at DuPagePads 16th Annual Bowl! You are invited to join us Saturday, April 14th, 2018 from noon to 3pm at the Fox Bowl in Wheaton for our annual bowling competition. All the funds raised will help our mission to end homelessness.
WGN visited our Client Service Center as generous wedding planner, Kristin donated trays of delicious and nutritious meals left over from a wedding. Kristin’s company, Weddings and Events by Kristin, donated high-end entrees to feed 50 people.
From Temp Job to Dream Job – Art’s Story. When Art came to DuPagePads, he was going from one temporary job to the next. Read how DuPagePads assisted him in finding his dream career and housing.
Homeless on Dialysis – DuPagePads Addresses Jose’s Serious Health Challenges. Read how DuPagePads assisted Jose through their Interim (Overnight) Housing, Medical Respite and Supportive Housing programs.
Volunteer Spotlight: Jack. Learn how one high school student raised over $2,000 in cash and $7,500 worth of critical supplies for DuPagePads.
Where Dreams Happen – Diana and Gabriel’s Story; Last year over 200 children in our community did not have their own bed. Here is the story of one of them, five-year-old Gabriel.
DuPage County Board members voted to designate December 21st as National Homeless Person’s Memorial Day. This year, we will remember 10 members of our community who died while experiencing homelessness and the six people who died victims of domestic violence.
Local Companies and Schools Brighten the Holidays for DuPagePads Clients. Villa Park Office Equipment organized a large food drive with local schools.
“You Changed Two Lives” Leslie and Charlie’s Story. Recently Leslie shared her family’s story. Read about her incredible journey here, in her own words.