Announcing DuPagePads 2015 Volunteer of the Year! Two Volunteers Selected Out of 4,000. A committee selected the winners who were awarded plaques and given surprise recognition among their peers. Adult Winner: Gerald Massie; Youth Winner: Mario Jayes.
Four Creative Fathers Day Gift Ideas that Help End Homelessness. Tired of the same-old Father’s Day gifts? This year make him smile while also making a difference in the lives of families and individuals who are homeless.
Board Chair Responds to Rauner’s Budget Cuts – In a My Suburban Life Community Voice article published yesterday, Jane Doyle, DuPage Pads Board Chair, responded to Governor Rauner’s proposed budget, which severely cuts supportive housing programs that save money for the state.
Our 5th Annual Drive for 75 is a fun and exciting way to support your community and DuPagePads mission to end homelessness in DuPage County. Hosted by Continental Motors at Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, this year’s event takes place on June 28, 2015.
Six Ways to Support DuPagePads this Summer! As you plan your summer calendar, keep these fun and rewarding opportunities in mind. Have a blast while helping to end homelessness.
Cleveland can attest, DuPagePads Supportive Housing ends homelessness. After an unthinkable family tragedy, Cleveland went through a dark period in his life and became homeless. DuPagePads Supportive Housing program helped him obtain a place to call “home” and he no longer uses expensive taxpayer systems: like state prison or the emergency room.
Maggie, a mother of two, suddenly faced with homelessness after her husband left them. DuPagePads assisted Maggie in obtaining a home and even after moving in, DuPagePads case managers continue to link program participants to resources that enabled her children to thrive.
We need your help! Tell Governor Rauner you oppose proposed cuts to supportive housing services. Supportive Housing ends homelessness. More affordable than housing in state hospitals, prisons or nursing homes: Supportive Housing is an investment – Not an expense.
Thank You Volunteers – National Volunteer Week is here! We want to thank and acknowledge our 4,000 volunteers for their dedicated support of our mission to end homelessness. See Clients express their gratitude and learn more about volunteering.
Amanda was just 19 when she suddenly found herself homeless after her uncle passed away. Amanda began staying with her children at the DuPagePads overnight sites. Case managers worked with Amanda on a plan for stable housing. “DuPagePads has shown me anything is possible,” Amanda says.
DuPage Pads 9th Annual Taste of Hope was a record breaking-sold out event, raising more than $220,000 for our mission to end homelessness! This event was made possible by the 26 elite restaurants in our area, our event sponsors, our volunteers, local businesses who donated auction prizes and 540 attendees all partnering with us to help families and individuals in our community rebuild their lives.
Bob and Alicia suddenly lost their jobs and found themselves homeless with their children. Through working with DuPagePads, they were able to work toward their goals and received an exciting surprise on Bob’s birthday.