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Where Dreams Happen – Diana and Gabriel’s Story

December 18, 2017 BlogBoard Portal

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.

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National Homeless Person’s Memorial Day

December 14, 2017 BlogBoard PortalHomelessness in the NewsPress Releases and Media

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.

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Local Companies and Schools Brighten the Holidays for DuPagePads Clients

December 6, 2017 BlogBoard Portal

Local Companies and Schools Brighten the Holidays for DuPagePads Clients. Villa Park Office Equipment organized a large food drive with local schools.

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“You Changed Two Lives” – Leslie and Charlie’s Story

November 27, 2017 BlogBoard Portal

“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.

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5 Impactful Ways To Help The Homeless this Holiday Season

November 13, 2017 BlogBoard PortalPress Releases and Media

5 Impactful Ways To Help the Homeless this Season. Learn how you can brighten the holiday of someone in need through assisting DuPagePads.

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DuPagePads Adds 12 New Supportive Housing Units

October 27, 2017 BlogBoard PortalPress Releases and Media

Recently, DuPagePads received funding for 12 new Supportive Housing apartment units, transforming the lives of 12 chronically homeless individuals.

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Reducing Length of Stay

October 18, 2017 BlogBoard Portal

Reducing the Length of Stay for Clients! DuPagePads has reduced the average length of stay of clients at the interim overnight housing sites. Read more.

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Wake Up Your Spirit Breakfast with Eric Soderholm

October 11, 2017 BlogBoard PortalPress Releases and Media

Wake Up your Spirit Breakfast with Eric Soderholm – DuPagePads – Join DuPagePads and keynote speaker Eric Soderholm, on Wed, Nov 8, 7:00am-8:30am, for our Wake Up Your Spirit Breakfast at Benedictine University in Lisle. Start your morning with an uplifting message of hope! Tickets are now on sale!

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Volunteer Spotlight: Jenn

September 26, 2017 BlogBoard Portal

Volunteer Spotlight: Jenn. What do you do when you see a homeless person? Many people walk on by. This spurred Jenn to want to volunteer for DuPagePads.

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DuPagePads Clients Graduate from New Computer Class

September 13, 2017 BlogBoard Portal

DuPagePads Clients Graduate from New Computer Class – DuPagePads congratulated 5 clients for graduating from the Career Employment’s new computer class.

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“I Have Pride Again” – Joy’s Story

September 7, 2017 BlogBoard Portal

“I Have Pride Again” – Joy’s Story – As a result of DuPagePads Housing Now program and her case managers, formerly homeless Joy has been employed & housed for over a year.

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Every Penny Counts – 11-Year-Old Aidan’s Fundraising Success

August 23, 2017 BlogBoard Portal

Every Penny Counts – 11-Year-Old Aidan’s Fundraising Success 11-year-old Aidan of Naperville has been attending DuPagePads Annual Run 4 Home for years. Five years ago, he decided he wanted to be a fundraiser and decided to host a lemonade stand…

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