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19th annual wake up your spirit day

Wake Up Your Spirit Day 2021

June 22, 2021 Board PortalMain Events

Please join us on Wednesday, November 3rd to share in an inspirational message and new client developments during the 19th Annual Wake Up Your Spirit Virtual Day. Enjoy an uplifting presentation featuring keynote speaker, Joe Chura, entrepreneur, podcaster, investor, and philanthropist.

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DuPagePads Welcomes Five New Members to Board of Directors

DuPagePads Welcomes Five New Members to Board of Directors

June 1, 2021 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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Ending Homelessness Matters Now More Than Ever!

March 22, 2020 BlogBoard PortalHomelessness in the News

Ending Homelessness Matters Now More Than Ever!   Since the arrival of COVID-19 DuPagePads has remained committed to safely ending homelessness during the pandemic. Our highest priority is keeping clients sheltered and keeping volunteers and staff as safe as possible…

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Carol Simler to Retire as President & CEO of DuPagePads after 23 Years of Leadership

January 15, 2020 BlogBoard PortalPress Releases and Media

Carol Simler to Retire as President & CEO of DuPagePads after 23 Years of Leadership DuPagePads announced today that Carol Simler, the organization’s President & CEO for 23 years, has decided to retire effective June 30, 2020. Simler first assumed…

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DuPagePads 15th Annual Run 4 Home

August 21, 2019 Board PortalPress Releases and Media

DuPagePads 15th Annual Run 4 Home Ending Homelessness One Step at a Time For Immediate Release July 29, 2019 Contact: Carol Simler President & CEO 630.682.3846 Ext. 2310 csimler@dupagepads.org Chad Pedigo Vice President, Development 630.682.3846 Ext. 2220 cpedigo@dupagepads.org Printable Press…

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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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“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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