Giving Improves Health! Did you ever think that a monetary donation or volunteering could bring you physical and psychological health benefits in the long run? Well according to a recent Chicago Tribune article, it can and it does.
Struggling to Stability-Mary’s Story. As a result of divorce & health concerns, Mary & her sons became homeless. Working with DuPagePads, hear how they are doing now in their own home.
Homelessness Myths and Facts – Ever wonder what to do when you pass someone on the street that is homeless?
There is something very simple you can do to help; educate yourself.There are a lot of myths about homelessness… Check out the facts.
This past Saturday, September 12, Mike and Friends set out to lift 100 Tons in 8 hours at the CrossFit Carol Stream…in the first two hours they achieved it and set a new goal which they met: 500 tons or 1 million pounds!
With a passion for helping the homeless and over 5 years of volunteering, 17-year-old Justin has set up more than 1,400 sleeping pads, prepared more than 1,200 lunches, served more than 1,400 hot meals and raised $1,100 for DuPagePads mission.
Consider getting your students involved in our new “Learning through Lunches” Initiative. This program targets youth (ages 6-17) and families to plan and prepare sack lunches for our Interim (Overnight) Housing program.
An insurance salesman with a steady income, Steve never thought he would end up homeless. In an instant, Steve’s life changed.
The Homeless Housed – Jon Stewart Video Clip. Shown at NAEH conference, Lloyd Pendleton spoke about Utah’s progress in ending homelessness through supportive housing.
This July, leadership members of DuPagePads had the opportunity to attend the National Alliance to End Homelessness Conference in Washington, D.C, along with over 1,600 advocates from across the country focused on Ending Homelessness. Among the impressive list of speakers was Richard Gere, the movie star who will be featured in a new film, “Time Out of Mind,” about a homeless man with a mental illness.
The Homeless Housed – Jon Stewart Video Clip. This video was shown at a workshop during the National Alliance to End Homelessness Conference in Washington, DC on Friday, July 17th. The workshop was titled “Homeless Assistance Providers and the Media” and Lloyd Pendleton spoke about Utah’s progress in ending homelessness.
Volunteer and athlete Mike DeMeritt is setting out again Saturday, September 12 (8am – 4pm) at CrossFit Carol Stream, to repeat his goal of lifting 100 Tons to benefit DuPagePads Annual Walk/Run Event (on September 19).
Meals and Volunteers Needed this Summer! DuPagePads provides meals, overnight housing and safety 365 nights a year to families and individuals who are homeless, but summer is where we are most in need of meal donations and volunteers.